The band Phil Campbell and the Bastard Sons confirmed that they will remain active after the guitarist's death. The group announced special tribute performances for the musician, who died on March 13th at the age of 64.
Through a post on Facebook, the Campbell brothers confirmed the band's plans.
“We had planned a series of live shows for 2026, and many of you were wondering if the band would continue without our father. Although everything is still very recent for us, we are pleased to confirm that we will be holding two very special shows. These shows will be dedicated as memorial concerts for our father, and it would be very important for us to see as many of you as possible there. We will announce more shows soon.”.
Confirmed performances include an event at Chepstow Castle on August 22nd and the Hella Rock Festival on September 5th, where Phil's guitar equipment will be on display for fans to pay their respects.
In February, Phil Campbell and the Bastard Sons had cancelled their scheduled tour of Australia and Europe due to health problems Campbell was experiencing. At the time, the band announced the cancellation "due to medical advice Phil had just received."
disbanded Motörhead, Campbell founded Phil Campbell and the Bastard Sons in 2016 with his sons Todd, Dane , and Tyla. Together, they released a self-titled EP in 2016 and their debut album, The Age of Absurdity, in 2018.
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