Just anounced on the "Bastard Sons" Facebook page is the passing of another legend, and genuinely lovely human being, Phil Campbell. To quote the post, he "passed away peacefully last night following a long and courageous battle in intensive care after a complex major operation." We caught Phil on numerous tours with the Bastard Sons, … Continue reading RIP Phil Campbell of Motörhead, …and the Bastard Sons, etc (1961 – 2026)
Tag: Motörhead
Motörhead announce new video & single “Leavin’ Here”
Motörhead release "Leavin’ Here", the second single and its accompanying music video from the forthcoming album, The Manticore Tapes, which is set for release on 27th of June. The music video for "Leavin’ Here" is an explosively raucous mixed media visual combining unique model characters and set pieces with archive footage of the band. Originally … Continue reading Motörhead announce new video & single “Leavin’ Here”
Motörhead announce ‘lost’ album The Manticore Tapes
In 1976 the seminal line-up of Motörhead was solidified a year after the band’s initial inception. Known as the ‘Three Amigos’ era of Motörhead, Lemmy (bass/vocals), Fast Eddie Clarke (guitar) and Phil ‘Philthy Animal’ Taylor (drums) joined forces and began their extraordinary journey to the top of the hard rock elite. In August 1976 the … Continue reading Motörhead announce ‘lost’ album The Manticore Tapes
Celebrating the legacy of Lemmy Kilmister and Motörhead at Bloodstock 2024
Only a month now until metalheads will return to Derbyshire’s Catton Park in the UK, where Bloodstock welcomes headbangers from all over the world along with 120 bands to another unforgettable 4-day festival experience from August 8 – 11, 2024. Fans can look forward to headliners like Amon Amarth, Architects, and Opeth and see Hatebreed, … Continue reading Celebrating the legacy of Lemmy Kilmister and Motörhead at Bloodstock 2024
Classic Cover: Reverend Horton Heat – “Ace of Spades” (original by Motörhead)
The music group Reverend Horton Heat has released a recording of them covering the Motorhead song "Ace of Spades" on Fun-Guy Records. The song has recently become a staple in the live shows of the band. Reverend Horton Heat had a long relationship with Lemmy Kilmister the lead singer and bassist for Motorhead. Jim Heath … Continue reading Classic Cover: Reverend Horton Heat – “Ace of Spades” (original by Motörhead)
Classic Cover: Sabaton / Tina Guo – “1916” (original by Motörhead)
Ooft. In a word. "1916" has always been one of my favourite Motörhead tracks, and Sabaton one of my favourite bands. What's going to happen when they collide? There's always that edge of worry when you try to blend two of your favourite things and it could end up in disaster (like pineapple and pizza... … Continue reading Classic Cover: Sabaton / Tina Guo – “1916” (original by Motörhead)