Phil Campbell, the longtime Motörhead guitarist and one of the band’s most recognizable figures, has been laid to rest in Wales, just under two months after his death on March 14, 2026, at age 64. According to Metal Injection, the funeral took place on Wednesday, May 13, 2026, and his children confirmed the news with a memorial post that honored his life and legacy.
Campbell’s children, through the family band Phil Campbell and the Bastard Sons—now renamed Phil Campbell’s Bastard Sons—shared an image of the memorial on Instagram and wrote, “Yesterday we laid our beloved Dad to rest.” They thanked everyone who attended and said they would “never tire of hearing stories” about him, promising to carry his legacy forward for years to come.
The family’s statement made the tone of the day clear: this was not just a private goodbye, but a public farewell to a musician whose work touched a lot of people. Their message also emphasized love, memory, and legacy, saying they would “love him forever” and keep sharing what he meant to them and to fans.
Campbell’s burial site has not been made public. Metal Injection reports that he was buried at an undisclosed location in Wales, which fits the family’s request for privacy during this difficult period.
The family first announced Campbell’s death back in March, saying he had passed away peacefully after a long and courageous fight in intensive care following a complex major operation. In that statement, they described him as a devoted husband, a loving father and grandfather, and someone known affectionately as “Bampi.” They also asked for privacy as they grieved.
Campbell spent 31 years in Motörhead, joining the band in the mid-1980s and remaining with them until the group ended in 2015 after the death of frontman Lemmy Kilmister. His guitar work helped define some of the band’s most ferocious and influential years, making him a central figure in Motörhead’s history.
The burial in Wales closes a painful chapter for Campbell’s family and for Motörhead fans who have been mourning him since March. What remains now is the music, the stories, and the tribute his children say will continue for many years to come.
