Gig Review: Phil Campbell and the Bastard Sons – KK’s Steel Mill, Wolverhampton (22nd March 2025)

As Motörhead celebrate their 50th anniversary this year, there’s been no short of celebrations of Lemmy’s life over the past few years with tributes taking place at Hellfest, Wacken, Bloodstock, and Stringfellows alongside an upcoming statue to be unveiled in Stoke-on-Trent. Normally seen at such events is the longest-standing member of the band after Lemmy … Continue reading Gig Review: Phil Campbell and the Bastard Sons – KK’s Steel Mill, Wolverhampton (22nd March 2025)

Steelhouse: The Almighty are Sunday headliners… and Living Colour return (and more!)

Steelhouse Festival is ecstatic to announce The Almighty as Sunday headliners, in what is a UK festival exclusive. This will be the first show from The Almighty in Wales since their reconvening, and will in fact be their only date in Wales this year Also, Living Colour are now confirmed to return to the Mountain … Continue reading Steelhouse: The Almighty are Sunday headliners… and Living Colour return (and more!)

Classic Cover: King of the Dead w/ Joel Peters – “Easy Lover” (original by Phil Collins)

Menacing alternative types, King of the Dead, return with a hypnotic reworking of the 80’s classic, Easy Lover, which features Joel Peters from Phil Campbell and the Bastard Sons. The ominous dark lords have placed their trademark sinister stamp all over the track whilst retaining the essence of the song’s undeniable draw. The single and … Continue reading Classic Cover: King of the Dead w/ Joel Peters – “Easy Lover” (original by Phil Collins)

Album Review: Phil Campbell and the Bastard Sons – Kings of the Asylum

A new album from Phil Campbell and the Bastard Sons feels a little overdue given the last one was released almost three years ago. But when you consider that they’re always playing somewhere in Europe or the UK, it’s nothing short of a miracle that they were able to find time to write and record … Continue reading Album Review: Phil Campbell and the Bastard Sons – Kings of the Asylum

Festival Review: Sunday at Maid of Stone 2023 (Kit)

The final day of the first year of Maid of Stone crashed into action with Death Ingloria opening up the Maiden Stage tent with their eccentric and exciting tracks – the bassist had the strongest energy on stage, interacted with both crowd and press and put on a great opener to the last day of … Continue reading Festival Review: Sunday at Maid of Stone 2023 (Kit)

Phil Campbell and the Bastard Sons release video for new single “Hammer And Dance”

Phil Campbell and the Bastard Sons have released a video for their new single "Hammer And Dance". The new track is the second song to be taken from their upcoming third album, Kings Of The Asylum, which will be released on 1st September via Nuclear Blast Records. Phil Campbell comments, "Put on your dancing shoes … Continue reading Phil Campbell and the Bastard Sons release video for new single “Hammer And Dance”