OLD LIONS STILL ROAR

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Some people simply don’t need an introduction. And this fine gentleman is right at the top of the list: Phil Campbell, titan of Welsh rock, MOTÖRHEAD guitarist for over 30 years until the bitter end, father of the hard rock offspring called ‘BASTARD SONS’, rock and roll star. In short: the stuff of 6-string legend was born. Slowly but surely, approaching sixty, Phil Campbell still hasn’t lost his thirst for noise. After a very successful record as PHIL CAMPBELL AND THE BASTARD SONS (the family rock number he released with his three sons) and a feverish string of concerts with bands like GUNS'N'ROSES, he is about to shed his skin once again - only to reveal his true self this time. The title of his first solo record? “Old Lions Still Roar”. Oh yes, Mr. Campbell, they do roar. And decidedly more than the little ones. Armed with an arsenal of ferocious riffing, anthemic hooks, pumping energy and rock-solid fuel, Campbell underlines his reputation as one of rock’s fiercest custodians. Recruiting a group of guest stars to take part in what is easily not only the most anticipated solo debut of recent times, but also one that exceeds all expectations, Campbell is now reaping the harvest. A highlight. In the humble Welshman that he is, he tries to explain it all, of course. “I just wanted to make a good album,” he shrugs. An album, mind you, on which Rob Halford (JUDAS PRIEST), Ben Ward (ORANGE GOBLIN), Alice Cooper, Nick Oliveri (MONDO GENERATOR) and Dee Snider (ex-TWISTED SISTER) all took part enthusiastically.