{"id":60005,"date":"2018-01-26T00:00:04","date_gmt":"2018-01-26T00:00:04","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.metalforcesmagazine.com\/site\/?p=60005"},"modified":"2021-06-01T14:00:05","modified_gmt":"2021-06-01T13:00:05","slug":"news-phil-campbell-and-the-bastard-sons-release-debut-studio-album-the-age-of-absurdity","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.metalforcesmagazine.com\/site\/news-phil-campbell-and-the-bastard-sons-release-debut-studio-album-the-age-of-absurdity\/","title":{"rendered":"PHIL CAMPBELL AND THE BASTARD SONS Release Debut Studio Album \u2018The Age Of Absurdity\u2019 (January 26th, 2018) | News @ Metal Forces Magazine"},"content":{"rendered":"

PHIL CAMPBELL AND THE BASTARD SONS Release Debut Studio Album \u2018The Age Of Absurdity\u2019<\/strong><\/span>
\nJanuary 26th, 2018<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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Welsh rock band Phil Campbell And The Bastard Sons (formerly Phil Campbell\u2019s All Starr Band), featuring Mot\u00f6rhead guitarist Phil Campbell as well as his three sons, issued their debut full-length studio album The Age Of Absurdity<\/em> on January 26th, 2018 through Nuclear Blast Records.<\/p>\n

The first pressing of the CD version of the album included a cover of Hawkwind\u2019s \u2018Silver Machine\u2019. The bonus track features a guest appearence by Hawkwind founder and guitarist Dave Brock.<\/p>\n

Phil Campbell commented: \u201cI am really excited for the fans to hear our debut record. Every part of the process was done in Wales, from the writing, to the recording and even the artwork! The album title The Age Of Absurdity<\/em> was inspired by the crazy world we live in today. The world to me seems to be a bit of a theatre show, so the album artwork idea just seemed to fit so well with the whole concept and album title.\u201d<\/p>\n

Singer Neil Starr added: \u201cWriting and recording this album was a lot of fun. We got to record at Rockfield Studios where so many great artists had been over the years – it really was inspirational. Hearing the blistering riffs that the Campbell family seem to churn out effortlessly made me ensure I pushed myself to the limits when writing the melodies and lyrics. It\u2019s an album that I and the rest of the band are very proud of and can\u2019t wait to share it with the world!\u201d<\/p>\n

The Age Of Absurdity<\/em> was recorded at Rockfield Studios and Longwave Studios in Wales, and produced, engineered and mixed by Romesh Dodangoda. Mastering took place at Abbey Road Studios in London, England.<\/p>\n

Cover artwork was created by Matt Riste.<\/p>\n

The track listing is as follows:<\/p>\n

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01. \u2018Ringleader\u2019
\n02. \u2018Freak Show\u2019
\n03. \u2018Skin And Bones\u2019
\n04. \u2018Gypsy Kiss\u2019
\n05. \u2018Welcome To Hell\u2019
\n06. \u2018Dark Days\u2019
\n07. \u2018Dropping The Needle\u2019
\n08. \u2018Step Into The Fire\u2019
\n09. \u2018Get On Your Knees\u2019
\n10. \u2018High Rule\u2019
\n11. \u2018Into The Dark\u2019
\n12. \u2018Silver Machine\u2019 (Hawkwind cover feat. Dave Brock) *<\/p>\n

* First pressing CD only bonus track.<\/p>\n

Phil Campbell And The Bastard Sons\u2019 line-up was as follows:<\/p>\n

Neil Starr (vocals)
\nPhil Campbell (guitar)
\nTodd Campbell (guitar)
\nTyla Campbell (bass)
\nDane Campbell (drums)<\/p>\n

Music videos were released for the band\u2019s cover of Hawkwind\u2019s \u2018Silver Machine\u2019 and the tracks \u2018Welcome To Hell\u2019 and \u2018Dark Days\u2019. In addition, an official lyric video was created for the song \u2018Ringleader\u2019. All four clips can be viewed below.<\/p>\n

A self-titled debut five-track EP was released<\/a> in November 2016 via UDR \/ Mot\u00f6rhead Music.<\/p>\n

Promotional photograph by Dan Sturgess.<\/em><\/p>\n