Phil Campbell & The Bastard Son and Motörhead interview - Noise11.com

Phil Campbell & The Bastard Son and Motörhead interview

by Noise11.com on September 1, 2025

in News

Phil Campbell co-wrote nearly every Motörhead classic from Orgasmatron (1986) through to Bad Magic (2015). In this exclusive Noise11 interview with Paul Cashmere, Phil looks back on three decades with Lemmy, Motörhead’s legendary legacy, and his new life fronting Phil Campbell and the Bastard Sons.

Phil shares the story of his first audition for Motörhead, filming The Young Ones episode “Bambi,” and how playing with his sons has given him a new energy after Motörhead. He also reflects on collaborations with Ozzy Osbourne, Metallica, Slash, Alice Cooper, Dave Grohl and more.

🎸 Highlights from this interview:

– Joining Motörhead & Lemmy’s first impression

– Filming The Young Ones comedy classic

– Touring with family in Bastard Sons vs Motörhead

– Favourite Motörhead album (Bastards)

– Collaborating with rock legends from Ozzy to Grohl

– Australian tour dates (Sept 16–21: Perth, Adelaide, Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne)

If you love Motörhead, classic metal, and heavy riffs — this is a must-watch.

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