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At 95, William Shatner fronts his band The *uckers for a Riot Fest warm-up in Chicago, delivering his first heavy-metal show with covers of Metallica, Ozzy Osbourne, Motörhead and three originals from his upcoming What the F Is Heavy Metal? album.
At 95, William Shatner headlined his first-ever metal show at Park West in Chicago with backing band The *uckers, delivering covers of Ozzy Osbourne’s Crazy Train, Motörhead’s Ace of Spades and Metallica’s Enter Sandman, plus three original spoken‑word tracks, ahead of Riot Fest; a debut metal album is in the works with guests like Brian May, Rob Halford, Tony Iommi and Dave Lombardo.
Phil Campbell, Motörhead’s longtime guitarist and the band’s longest-serving member, died at 64 after a long battle in intensive care. Motörhead posted a heartfelt tribute praising his heart, humor and guitar work; Campbell joined in 1984, debuted on Orgasmatron (1986), and contributed to 16 studio albums, later performing with Phil Campbell and the Bastard Sons. His death follows other Motörhead losses, including Eddie Clarke.
Former Motörhead guitarist Phil Campbell died at 64 after a long battle in intensive care following a major operation. He played with Motörhead from 1984–2015 and later formed Phil Campbell and the Bastard Sons with his sons, drawing tributes from Mikkey Dee and fellow bandmates as the music world mourns the loss of a key rock guitarist.
Former Motörhead guitarist Phil Campbell died at 64 after a long battle following a complex major operation. Campbell joined Motörhead in 1984 and played on 16 studio albums, later becoming the band's sole guitarist after Würzel left in 1995. After Lemmy’s passing, he formed Phil Campbell And The Bastard Sons, releasing material including 2023’s Kings Of The Abyss and his 2019 solo Old Lions Still Roar. Tributes poured in from Mikkey Dee, Doro Pesch and others, celebrating his enduring influence on rock and his family’s ongoing musical legacy.
Motorhead frontman Lemmy Kilmister made a memorable and hilarious appearance in a short advertisement for AXA Legal & General, where he humorously requests "100 gallons of whipped cream, fill the bath with tequila and don't forget the goats" while discussing an investment plan, showcasing his iconic rock'n'roll persona in an unexpected context.
The late Motorhead frontman Lemmy Kilmister made a memorable and hilariously bizarre appearance in an advertisement for AXA Legal & General, where he humorously requests "100 gallons of whipped cream, fill the bath with tequila and don't forget the goats" while discussing an AXA Equity and Law Pension Plan. Known for his iconic cameos, including in music, film, and ads, Lemmy's brief but memorable stint in this insurance ad showcased his irreverent and enduring rock'n'roll persona.