Overview
- The announcement was posted by his family on Phil Campbell and the Bastard Sons’ official pages, with Motörhead sharing a tribute.
- He died Friday night, March 13, after a lengthy stay in intensive care, and no further clinical details have been released.
- In February, Phil Campbell and the Bastard Sons canceled Australia and Europe dates citing medical advice related to his health.
- Campbell joined Motörhead in 1984, became one of its longest‑serving members, and recorded key albums including Orgasmatron, 1916 and Bastards.
- After Motörhead ended in 2015, he formed Phil Campbell and the Bastard Sons with his children and continued touring and recording as his family requested privacy.