Australian Motörhead fans are finally getting the show they have waited for, as legendary guitarist Phil Campbell brings a set full of classics and new material to the stage at Eatons Hill for the very first time.
Australian Motörhead fans are finally getting the show they have waited for, as legendary guitarist Phil Campbell brings a set full of classics and new material to the stage at Eatons Hill for the very first time.A Rock Icon Arrives Down Under
This tour marks the first time Phil Campbell and the Bastard Sons will perform in Australia, a long-awaited event for the nation’s rock and metal community. The national tour is scheduled for September 2025.
The band will begin in Perth on the 16 September before performing in Adelaide on the 17th. Queensland fans get their chance when the tour arrives in Brisbane on the 19 September, followed by shows in Sydney on the 20th and a final stop in Melbourne on the 21st.
Honouring A Heavy Metal History
For over three decades, from 1984 until Lemmy Kilmister’s passing in 2015, Phil Campbell served as the lead guitarist for Motörhead. He was a vital part of the band’s most stable and longest-lasting lineup. His sharp, aggressive guitar work helped to modernise the band’s sound on classic albums such as Orgasmatron and Inferno, and he co-wrote many fan favourites. Campbell’s calm and professional presence was known to balance Lemmy’s famous persona, making him a cornerstone of the group’s incredible history.
A New Chapter with The Bastard Sons
Following the end of Motörhead, Campbell formed a new musical project with the people he knew best: his sons. Phil Campbell and the Bastard Sons features Todd on guitar, Tyla on bass, and Dane on drums, creating a powerful family-driven rhythm section.
Joined by powerhouse vocalist Joel Peters, the band has earned its own formidable reputation. They have performed blistering sets at huge European festivals like Wacken and Hellfest and even supported their famous fans, Guns N’ Roses. Their debut album, The Age of Absurdity, won a Metal Hammer Golden Gods Award, cementing their status as a celebrated act in their own right.
The Sound of Then and Now
Concertgoers can expect a performance that honours the past while celebrating the present. The band’s setlist is a dynamic mix of Motörhead classics and the group’s own acclaimed material. Recent performances in Europe have included timeless Motörhead anthems such as “Ace of Spades,” “Going to Brazil,” and “Killed by Death,” played alongside the Bastard Sons’ own popular tracks like “We’re the Bastards” and “High Rule.” This blend ensures a show that delivers both fierce nostalgia and fresh, hard-hitting rock.
Published Date 04-August-2025
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