Phil Campbell, former Motörhead guitarist, dies at 64

Phil Campbell, the longtime guitarist for the heavy metal band Motörhead, has died at the age of 64. His family confirmed the news, stating that he passed away on Saturday following a long period of hospitalization in the intensive care unit after a complex surgical procedure. Campbell was a member of Motörhead from 1984 until the band's dissolution in 2015, contributing to iconic albums such as Orgasmatron. Beyond his work with Motörhead, he founded the group Phil Campbell and the Bastard Sons alongside his sons Todd, Dane, and Tyla. The band released three albums, with their most recent, Kings of the Asylum, arriving in 2023. Additionally, he released his debut solo album, Old Lions Still Roar, in 2019, which featured collaborations with artists like Rob Halford, Dee Snider, and Alice Cooper. The announcement of his death was first shared via the social media accounts of his band.