Punks n drunks n pills n thrills!
by Hawdivman on 22/06/2025Bellahouston Park - GlasgowRating: 5 out of 5Great day, all bands were superb, well organised inside and outside venue, had a great day.
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Frank Carter joins Paul Cook, Steve Jones and Glen Matlock of the Sex Pistols for a run of historic shows
"Rock 'n' roll is over... The Sex Pistols were the bullet in the brain. They were the last rock 'n' roll band."
So said the Sex Pistols, sticking a stiff middle finger up at the musical legacy they tore down and built back up again. Bursting out of London in the early 70s, Steve Jones, Paul Cook and Wally Nightingale defined the UK punk scene with a bunch of stolen instruments and an ear for anarchy that cut like a knife.
The decade that followed was theirs. Line-up changes brought in John Lydon (Johnny Rotten), Simon Ritchie (Sid Vicious) and Glen Matlock, as well as bringing them all into the orbit of manager Malcolm McLaren and designer Vivienne Westwood. Music, fashion, art and rebellion were never the same again.
As news of the band's infamous on-stage and off-stage behaviour fuelled more tabloid headlines, the Sex Pistols became the biggest band in the UK to have never released an album. By 1977, a signing to major label A&M Records was such big news that the press conference was held outside Buckingham Palace (in a deal that promptly fell apart within days, bringing Virgin Records into the picture instead).
There was another reason for the royal location though, since 'God Save The Queen' was the band's first major single release – an anti-establishment, anti-monarchist, anti-anthem that would go on to become the signature sound of the UK punk movement. Timed to coincide with Queen Elizabeth II's Silver Jubilee, the Sex Pistols had kicked a hornets nest (and they knew it).
A few months later, the track made it onto the band's first and only album – Never Mind The Bollocks, Here's The Sex Pistols. Now recognised as one of the most influential records of all time, the recording and release of the album is the stuff of legend. Music shops faced prosecution for indecency. The band were labelled a dangerous threat to the moral climate. Lawyers were forced to argue about the religious etymology of testicles. The Sex Pistols had made it to the mainstream.
And that's where they stopped. The band broke up – Lydon forming Public Image Ltd and Vicious tragically dying just two years later – to leave a wake that's still felt today. The aftermath was documented in Julian Temple's seminal film The Great Rock 'n' Roll Swindle (completed with the band's unreleased soundtrack material) and the rest of the band went their separate ways.
A brief reunion in 1996 gave us The Filthy Lucre tour and, later, another great Temple documentary in The Filth And The Fury, before a second comeback in 2007 brought a handful of European performances.
Dormant again for almost two decades, 2024 saw Paul Cook, Glen Matlock and Steve Jones team with Frank Carter for a short run of sold-out fundraising shows at London's Bush Hall – cementing the band's legacy with one of the most significant tours in the Pistols' history. After an overwhelming response, Frank Carter and the Sex Pistols announced another one-off performance – playing Never Mind The Bollocks in full at O2 Forum Kentish Town, London on 26 September.
In 2026, to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Sex Pistols' infamous show at The Lesser Free Trade Hall, the band return to Manchester with a huge performance at the iconic outdoor amphitheatre, Castlefield Bowl. They'll be joined by special guests The Undertones and local legend Dr. John Cooper Clarke.
Best Gig in a Long Time 👍
by Susie Blue on 22/06/2025Bellahouston Park - GlasgowRating: 5 out of 5Sex Pistols did not disappoint. They were amazing. Brought us all back to our teens. Thank you for a great day 😁
Rocking
by Mantrano9 on 22/06/2025Bellahouston Park - GlasgowRating: 5 out of 5Great day wonderful weather at Glasgow Summer Sessions Sex Pistols were full of energy as well as the Stranglers; Undertones; Buzzcocks; Skids and Rezillos excellent facilities and helpful support for those with disabilities for which I am very grateful. Happy Bus provided an excellent shuttle service to and from Buchanan Street station.
Rocking
by Mantrano9 on 22/06/2025Bellahouston Park - GlasgowRating: 5 out of 5Great day wonderful weather at Glasgow Summer Sessions Sex Pistols were full of energy as well as the Stranglers; Undertones; Buzzcocks; Skids and Rezillos excellent facilities and helpful support for those with disabilities for which I am very grateful. Happy Bus provided an excellent shuttle service to and from Buchanan Street station.
Sex pistols
by Annabananna on 22/06/2025Bellahouston Park - GlasgowRating: 4 out of 5Great day out well organised apart from end off evening the ramps were a bit high I got caught on it well my scooter did had to get off for men to lift it up over hope this is sorted for next week as back to see stereophonics it's a bit of a worry now
True display or Punk
by Nobby on 22/06/2025Bellahouston Park - GlasgowRating: 5 out of 5The venue was excellent. The accessibility team were friendly and helpful. The bands were superb each one ramping up the atmosphere. I was really impressed with Frank Carter who didn't pretend he was a Sex Pistol but seemed genuinely humbled to sing for them. All in all a great day.
Good event
by Bigb on 22/06/2025Bellahouston Park - GlasgowRating: 3 out of 5Really enjoyed the day, a few points to make, pre event instructions could have been clearer regarding the entrance to the park, instructions said West of Paisley Road West, when in reality it was off Mosspark Boulevard. The running order of the bands wasn't right, the Rezillos and the Skids should have been on later. Finally back to the pre event instructions, they advised that no seats would be allowed to be taken into the park, lo and behold lost of seats brought in. I would have over to have brought in a chair but stuck to the instructions.
Sex Pistols virgin
by Ange on 22/06/2025Bellahouston Park - GlasgowRating: 5 out of 5Great sets as usual from Stranglers, Undertones & Skids. Wasn't sure what to expect from Frank Carter but he nailed it. Great day, great tunes, really helpful stewards but with the usual overpriced rank lager.
Pink Alldayer
by Franz on 22/06/2025Bellahouston Park - GlasgowRating: 5 out of 5Fantastic day the accessible facilities were excellent as were the team
Imagine 1976 The Pistols @ the RAH
by Aerofix on 02/04/2025Rating: 4 out of 5My first visit to the RAH in 63 years. What a venue amazing acoustics, I was apprehensive seeing the Pistols without you know who. But Mr. C nailed it. I ate in the Elgar restaurant, not impressed sent the starter back, but staff great as they were throughout the whole venue. Bar prices expensive and not enough choice. Disappointed they ran out of Pistols T shirts in my size. But overall great evening.
Pistols at the Albert Hall
by Rob on 30/03/2025Royal Albert Hall - LondonRating: 3 out of 5The bar at the Roysl Albert Hall is a disgrace, ridiculous prices and poor choices, really such an iconic venue with such a dire bar and poor service. Pistols were great!
Great evening watching a legendary band for a great cause
by Nick B on 25/03/2025Royal Albert Hall - LondonRating: 5 out of 5For the teenage cancer trust it was a great evening with 2 support bands with short sets…The Molotov's and Kid Karpichi who got the crowd warmed up to see the legendary Sex Pistols. It had been an evening to raise awareness of cancer in teenagers and some great stories as how the trust has helped. The main event featured 3 existing members of the Sex Pistols plus Frankie Carter who was a brilliant front man for the group and spent plenty of time in the crowd. Those standing relived their punk days with many fans crowd surfing and were being pushed to the front. The band played all their classics and sounded so good I cannot wait to see them again
Brilliant
by Cockney Steve on 25/03/2025Royal Albert Hall - LondonRating: 5 out of 5Fantastic venue and the Pistols were brilliant. Even without Johnny Rotten
Sex Pistols @ RAH
by Hawkeye on 25/03/2025Royal Albert Hall - LondonRating: 5 out of 5Hell of a performance from the Sex Pistols and Frank Carter. They should have done this years ago. Also support from The Molotovs and kid kapichi were great
Exceeded expectations
by Ali on 09/02/2025Rating: 5 out of 5Saw The Pistols in Glasgow. Wow, they were tremendous. Instrumentally, they were flawless. Was a wee bit apprehensive with Frank Cooper but he absolutely nailed it. Roll on Glasgow in June.
Well worth the wait
by Andy Motordamn on 01/10/2024O2 Forum Kentish Town - LondonRating: 5 out of 5Having waited too many years this gig did not disappoint. Venue and staff were great. The band played a great set and the moshpit was wild and friendly. Again (+ again) please. 5☆
Frank Carter and the Sex Pistols delivered
by PT on 30/09/2024Rating: 5 out of 5It was lucky enough to be at the gig in Kentish Town with my son. Cookie, Steve and Glen were obviously superb but the real bonus was Frank Carter who brought a real energy to the gig. It made you feel as if he was as big a fan as us and was simply having a great time. Each song was precise and reminded you of how great this music was and still is. What a gig, and a privilege to be there.
Open the Time Tunnel
by Hell's Teeth on 28/09/2024O2 Forum Kentish Town - LondonRating: 5 out of 5Great show, despite the dreadful view for many of those on the balcony. £70 for a balcony ticket with those views must surely be a breach of the Trade Descriptions Act. Fortunately for me I am tall, and I was able to see most of the action, albeit with some precarious balancing. Excellent set based around NMTB. Frank Carter does a fantastic job as frontman, with his energy providing just the lift needed to support those pushing seventy. Not that you would think that of Paul Cook, he is in great shape and his playing did not seem greatly different from his youth.
Absolutely Fantastic
by Jezza on 28/09/2024O2 Forum Kentish Town - LondonRating: 5 out of 5Blasting energy of punk! Fantastic gig with punk chaos, was amazing to experience. Definitely recommend 🤘
Punk lives!
by Pointedspinner on 28/09/2024O2 Forum Kentish Town - LondonRating: 5 out of 5Superb evening. Was a night not to be missed. The support band Girlband were also excellent