The sons of the late Motorhead guitarist Phil Campbell have announced their intention to continue their family-centric band following their father’s death in March. Additionally, two upcoming festival appearances will serve as memorial shows for the group.

After Motorhead disbanded, Campbell formed Phil Campbell and the Bastard Sons in 2016, with his sons Todd, Dane, and Tyla completing the lineup. They released their first self-titled EP in 2016, followed by the full-length album The Age of Absurdity in 2018. That same year, they also released an official cover of Hawkwind’s “Silver Machine” for Record Store Day.

Campbell passed away on March 13 at the age of 64.

What Did the Sons of Phil Campbell Say About Continuing Their Career?

In a post on their Facebook page, the Campbell siblings confirmed their future plans for the band.

The message states:

We originally had several live performances planned for 2026, and many of you have been wondering whether the band would continue without our dad.
While everything is still extremely raw for us right now, we’re pleased to confirm that we will be going ahead with two very special shows.
We’ll be headlining Chepstow Castle on August 22nd and Hella Rock Festival on September 5th. These shows will be dedicated as memorial concerts to celebrate our dad’s life, and it would mean a lot to us to see as many of you there as possible.
We’ll also have more shows to announce very soon.

About the Phil Campbell Tribute Shows

The Hella Rock Festival announced on their social media that this year’s event will focus more on becoming a memorial show for the late Motorhead guitarist. The band was already scheduled to headline the festival, which is set for September 5 at the HMV Empire in Coventry, England.

In a post, the festival notes, “We are beyond honored to announce that Phil Campbell’s Bastard Sons will be headlining Hella Rock Festival 2026. As many of you know, Phil Campbell was due to headline Hella Rock Festival this year alongside his sons. Since the news of Phil’s passing in March, we’ve made it our duty to all his fans and Motorhead fans to make this day unforgettable.”

They continue, “It is with deep respect and gratitude that we welcome Dane, Todd & Tyla now proudly carrying the name Phil Campbell’s Bastard Sons to headline the newly named Phil Campbell Stage.”

It was also revealed in their post that Phil’s guitar rig would be on display where fans could pay their respects. Tour backdrops from throughout Campbell’s career will be showcased around the venue. Additionally, there will be a fan memorial book where fans can share their memories and messages that will be presented to the Campbell family after the festival.

Furthermore, Motorhead beer will be available and classic Motorhead footage will be shown on cinema screens during changeovers between sets.

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“This is more than a festival; it’s a celebration of a life, a legacy, and the music that brought us all together. Join us as we honor Phil Campbell the only way we know how … LOUD. PROUD. AND UNFORGETTABLE,” they concluded. Tickets are still available through the festival website.

The other memorial performance will take place at Chepstow Castle in Chepstow, U.K. on August 22. This show is being billed as a “Phil Campbell’s Bastard Sons + Friends” date with guest appearances by Chris Holmes – The Sound of W.A.S.P., Tygers of Pan Tang, and King Kraken.

Stay tuned to Phil Campbell’s Bastard Sons website for future show announcements.

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