Motorhead Guitarist Phil Campbell Died of Multi-Organ Failure, Inquest Finds

Motorhead guitarist Phil Campbell died from multi-organ failure after experiencing complications from surgeries, an inquest at St Pancras Coroner's Court revealed Friday.

Campbell, who played guitar for the band from 1984 until its disbandment in 2015, was 64. He died on March 13. The inquest determined that his death could not have been prevented.

Earlier this year, the Pontypridd-born musician underwent two liver transplants and bowel surgery at the Royal Free Hospital in London. While he had a history of excessive alcohol consumption, he had been sober for seven years prior to his death. He had also been treated for Hepatitis-C.

Following a successful second liver transplant, Campbell developed further complications. He subsequently underwent bowel surgery and was moved to intensive care, where his condition rapidly declined. He died in hospital on March 13.

Dr. Richard Brittain, the coroner, recorded the cause of death as multi-organ failure, stating that the death resulted from "recognised complications of necessary surgical procedures" and that there was "nothing here to suggest his death could have been prevented."

Motörhead was formed in 1975 by bassist and singer Lemmy Kilmister and was influential in the development of heavy metal music. The band released several top ten albums, including "Ace Of Spades" (1980), "No Sleep Til Hammersmith" (1981), and "Iron Fist" (1982).

Campbell was the second-longest serving member of Motörhead, after Lemmy. After the band's dissolution, he continued to perform and record music with his sons as the group Phil Campbell and The B*****d Sons.

Campbell's family announced his death in March, sharing a statement on Instagram. The statement described him as a "devoted husband, a wonderful father, and a proud and loving grandfather," adding that he "will be missed immensely" and that "his legacy, music and the memories he created with so many will live on forever."