Mad About Rock

  A definitive sound in rock since 1976 and one of the most important bands in music history, celebrate 50 years of punk this winter. Steve Jones, Paul Cook and Glen Matlock of Sex Pistols once again join forces with Frank Carter for one of the greatest nights out in rock n roll and the closest thing to the original punk experience there is. The Anarchy In The U.K. Tour in December will take in Dublin (3 Arena, Dec 7), Edinburgh (Corn Exchange, Dec 9), Glasgow (O2 Academy, Dec 10), London (Brixton Academy, Dec 18) and London (Eventim Apollo, Dec 20). Described as a “rip-roaring punk rock redux” by The Guardian and “Full throttle pure punk” by The i, Louder said: "With Frank Carter up front, the Sex Pistols sound like the world's greatest punk band once more." And The Standard raved: “They sounded like the slickest garage band you've ever heard.” 50 Years of Punk 1976 was punk’s year zero. Sex Pistols set it off by playing a series of gigs, causing mayhem in their nat...

  “Ah-ha-ha. Ever get the feeling you’ve been cheated? Good night.” Sex Pistols fans will finally be able to judge for themselves with the release for the first time of three full live albums from the band’s legendary 1978 US tour. Sex Pistols singer and lyricist Johnny Rotten signed off with the immortal words on stage at the Winterland Ballroom in San Francisco on 14th January 1978 - the band’s final show until they reformed in 1996. This year will see the San Francisco show and performances in Atlanta (South East Music, 5th January 1978) and Dallas (Longhorns Ballroom, 10th January 1978) given special edition coloured vinyl releases before all three are made available in a three-CD set and for digital download. Even had the band not imploded soon afterwards, the tour would still have had a place in rock and roll history, the band’s reputation preceding it across America’s conservative heartlands. John Rotten (aka Lydon), Paul Cook, Steve Jones and Sid Vicious were sent into venu...

  Frank Carter and Paul Cook, Glen Matlock and Steve Jones of the Sex Pistols today announce special guests The Molotovs, Dirty Blonde, The Kairos, and GIRLBAND!, joining them across their sold-out UK tour this September. Having debuted with three amazing fundraising nights at London’s Bush Hall last month, the foursome are ready to take their devastating show to the UK… Critics were united in their praise for the band, who promptly announced a London show (selling out in 5 minutes) and a further string of UK dates, selling out in an hour. The group head out this month to Nottingham Rock City (20th), Birmingham O2 Academy (21st), Glasgow O2 Academy (22nd), Manchester Academy (24th), closing the tour in London at O2 Kentish Town Forum (26th). The rest of the U.K. can now experience the sonic onslaught of the foursome as they blast out the classic album Never Mind The Bollocks and more. Members of one of the most influential rock bands of all time are joined by the electric frontman ...

  Frank Carter and Paul Cook, Glen Matlock and Steve Jones of the Sex Pistols today announce 4 more dates around the UK. Having debuted with 3 amazing fundraising nights at London’s Bush Hall this month, the foursome are ready to take their devastating show to the UK…. Critics were united in their praise for the band, who promptly announced a new London date at O2 Forum Kentish Town, London for 26 September, which sold out in 5 minutes. The new shows are this September at Nottingham Rock City (20th), Birmingham O2 Academy (21st), Glasgow O2 Academy (22nd) and Manchester Academy (24th). The rest of the U.K. can now experience the sonic onslaught of the foursome as they blast out the classic album Never Mind The Bollocks and more. Members of one of the most influential rock bands of all time are joined by the electric frontman Frank Carter to perform the Sex Pistols’ iconic 1977 album Never Mind The Bollocks in full. “There was an overwhelming response on social media from fans askin...

  After an overwhelming response for their Bush Hall shows, Frank Carter and Paul Cook, Glen Matlock and Steve Jones of the Sex Pistols today announce a night at O2 Forum Kentish Town, London for 26 September. Another iconic London venue for these legendary musicians, their collaboration is fast becoming one of the music events of the year. They recently sold out 3 dates for August in just seconds, fundraisers for iconic local venue Bush Hall in West London. Members of one of the most influential rock bands of all time, will be joined by the electric frontman Frank Carter to perform the Sex Pistols’ iconic 1977 album Never Mind The Bollocks in full. “The response to the Bush Hall shows has been overwhelming and it’s a privilege to help out a local venue like that,” says Steve Jones, “And it became obvious that there are many more fans who want to see us. Playing with Frank has been such a pleasure that we wanted to extend the fun. So Kentish Town, here we come.” Tickets: O2 Presal...

  Sex Pistols are making their 3rd single available in coloured vinyl for the first time, another limited edition classic. Released on the 2 July 1977, in the post ‘God Save The Queen’ fall out, the band were careering toward their all time great album ‘Never Mind The Bollocks, Here’s the Sex Pistols’, also released that year. Along the way, Pretty Vacant came screaming into life, with its iconic primal lyrics of national frustration - “We’re so pretty, oh so pretty, we’re vacant!” Deservedly a smash hit, it also brought the band onto Top Of The Pops for the first time, finally presenting their incendiary performance and music to the mass of British public. The B-Side is one of the Pistols’ great covers, ‘No Fun’ originally by The Stooges, perfectly complimenting the late 1970s frustration and malaise especially felt by young people in Britain. After the 4576 copy limited release of ‘Anarchy in The UK,’ ‘Pretty Vacant’ will match the 4577 physical records available for ‘Holidays ...

  Sex Pistols are making their 4th single available in coloured vinyl for the first time, another limited edition classic. Further establishing their legendary status, the band's 4th single ‘Holidays In The Sun’, released on October, 14, 1977, climbed the charts to #8 and was the single used to promote their studio album, Never Mind The Bollocks, Here’s the Sex Pistols. It was inspired by an aborted trip to Jersey to find some sun and fun, an attempt to escape the drudgery and animosity they experienced in London. After the 4576 copy limited release of ‘Anarchy in The UK,’ this single sees a small run of just 4577 physical records available for collectors. Following the success of the ‘God Save The Queen’ 7” vinyl releases in 2022 (which is the top selling physical single of the year and finally took the track to Number 1 on the Official Vinyl Singles Chart, 45 years to the day after it was kept off the top spot), the band’s other key singles from 76/77 will be revisited, with more...

  Sex Pistols are making their debut single available in coloured vinyl for the first time, a limited edition classic for collectors. Their era defining opening statement as a title and a song, ‘Anarchy In The UK’ was the band’s very first single, released on November 26, 1976. It is one of the Rock and Roll Hall Of Fame’s 500 Songs That Shaped Rock and Roll. The single was the only track issued under the band’s deal with the EMI label, before they were dropped after the controversial Bill Grundy show appearance. This small run of just 4576 physical records is a reissued piece of music history, the song that originated the filth and fury - a must-have for any fan of the Sex Pistols or rock in general. Following the success of the ‘God Save The Queen’ 7” vinyl releases in 2022 (which is the top selling physical single of the year and finally took the track to Number 1 on the Official Vinyl Singles Chart, 45 years to the day after it was kept off the top spot), the band’s other key s...

  Rejoice at the re-release of the iconic 1977 single God Save The Queen with your very own Sex Pistols’ ‘Pistol Mint Commemorative Coin’. Marking the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee, and rock n roll monarchy’s own swindle, in style, this is a beautiful souvenir for all the family to cherish. This unique, once in a lifetime celebration of a pivotal moment in British history, is yours to own. Minted at the Sex Pistol’s prestigious Pistol Mint (probably), the coin is nickel plated and features Jamie Reid’s iconic Union Jack flag design on the front. The reverse features high quality decal of Jamie Reid’s depiction of our Queen, featuring her lesser known lip piercing. As befitting such a quality item, the coin comes in a cushioned sapphire velvet presentation box, with the front face design embossed in silver. The commemorative coin comes twinned with a bonus digital counterpart in the form of an NFT which can be redeemed via The Pistol Mint. The NFT collection features a number of designs ...