Frank Carter: Last News

Frank Carter & The Rattlesnakes have announced that they are taking a hiatus.The frontman broke the news on Instagram earlier this morning (October 4), confirming that the line-up will take an extended break from working on any new material after completing their upcoming run of live shows.“Nine years, five Albums, hundreds of stages shared all over the world and our songs sung with each and every one of you. It is with sadness we announce that The Rattlesnakes are taking a hiatus,” the post began, showing a handwritten note from the members.

Glen Matlock has recalled how David Bowie kept original artworks by Picasso and Matisse in his car. Watch our exclusive taster clip from Never Mind The Buzzcocks above.The Sex Pistols icon and Blondie bassist shared the anecdote during a new episode of the UK music quiz show, which is set to air tonight (October 16).Appearing on the panel alongside fellow rock icon Courtney Love, and comedians including Joel Dommett and Noel Fielding, Matlock went on to recall how he ended up in Bowie’s car after a performance in New York City.“With Iggy Pop, we played an extra club gig in New York and David Bowie came,” he began.

Frank Carter and members of Sex Pistols have revealed the support acts for their upcoming ‘Never Mind The Bollocks’ tour.Following on the heels of their Shepherd’s Bush Hall shows to help save the venue, Carter and the Pistols have announced a full UK tour playing the seminal album in its entirety.Stopping off in Glasgow, Manchester, London and more, the band have now revealed the support acts for the tour, which will kick off tomorrow (September 20) in Nottingham.London indie rockers The Molotovs will be joining them in Nottingham and Birmingham, whilst Manchester duo Dirty Blonde will support Carter and the Pistols in Glasgow.Meanwhile, Liverpudlians The Kairos are due to open on the Manchester date, with GIRLBAND! finishing the list of supports by playing in London.Find a full list of dates and support acts below and get any remaining tickets here:SEPTEMBER20 – Nottingham – Rock City (with The Molotovs)21 – Birmingham – O2 Academy (with The Molotovs)22 – Glasgow – O2 Academy (with Dirty Blonde)24 – Manchester – Academy (with The Kairos)26 – London – O2 Forum Kentish Town (with GIRLBAND!)Carter revealed how the collaboration came to be speaking to NME earlier this year. “I first met Steve [Jones, guitarist] back in Los Angeles in 2007 and we had a long chat about punk rock and what it means to be kicking against the pricks,” he said.

Sex Pistols and Frank Carter have announced more UK tour dates – you can find all the details below.Carter first joined forces with Glen Matlock, Paul Cook and Steve Jones to play ‘Never Mind The Bollocks’ in its entirety to raise funds for Bush Hall in Shepherd’s Bush, west London. The venue was chosen after it came under threat when its owners revealed that it needed to raise £42,000 through crowdfunding to prevent it from losing its ability to host music.The first sold-out show took place on August 13, with further gigs then announced on 14 and 15 following immense demand.An “overwhelming response” to the gigs saw Sex Pistols and Carter later announce another live gig in the capital at the O2 Forum Kentish Town on Thursday September 26, which sold out in five minutes.Now, they’ve revealed they’ll be playing an extra four UK shows in September.

Yungblud joined The Offspring on stage in Switzerland on Friday (August 16) for a version of ‘Self Esteem’ – check out footage below.The show took place at the Open Air Festival in Gampel and saw the Californian band play a set packed with their biggest songs, including ‘Come Out and Play’, ‘Why Don’t You Get a Job?’ and ‘Pretty Fly (For a White Guy)’.During the encore, Yungblud joined them for a rendition of ‘Self Esteem’, from the band’s 1994 album ‘Smash’. Posting on Instagram after the show, Yungblud quoted the song’s lyrics, writing: “That’s okay man, cause I like the abuse,” alongside footage of him standing among the crowd.Watch below:A post shared by YUNGBLUD (@yungblud)‘Come Out and Play’ ’Want You Bad’ ‘Staring At the Sun’ ‘Make It All Right’ ‘Hit That’ ‘Blitzkrieg Bop’ ‘In the Hall of the Mountain King’ ‘Light It Up’ ‘Million Miles Away’ ‘(Can’t Get My) Head Around You’ ‘Bad Habit’ ‘Gotta Get Away’ ‘Why Don’t You Get a Job?’ ‘Pretty Fly (For a White Guy)’ ‘The Kids Aren’t Alright’ ‘You’re Gonna Go Far, Kid’ ‘Self Esteem’ (with Yungblud) It comes just days after Yungblud made a brief cameo at the Sex Pistols’ and Frank Carter’s first Bush Hall show earlier this week.

Sex Pistols and Frank Carter have kicked off their run of Bush Hall shows, and switched up the lyrics to classic track ‘God Save The Queen’. Check it out below, as well as their brief cameo from Yungblud.Taking place on Tuesday night (August 13), the gig marked the first of their three sold-out shows at London’s Bush Hall, and saw Carter and Sex Pistols‘ Glen Matlock, Paul Cook and Steve Jones perform ‘Never Mind The Bollocks’ in its entirety.While they did not perform the album’s tracklist in chronological order, they did play every song featured, including their cover of The Stooges‘ ‘No Fun’.One standout moment though was the rendition of the 1977 classic track ‘God Save The Queen’, which not only starred an impromptu appearance from Yungblud, but also saw Carter switch up the lyrics to “God save the King”.Coming eighth in the setlist – following on from ‘Liar’ and ahead of ‘Submission’ – the punk hit was adapted by the new frontman to reflect the current UK monarch, King Charles III.Check out footage from the set and the full setlist below.1. ‘Holidays in the Sun’2. ‘Seventeen’3. ‘New York’4. ‘Pretty Vacant’5. ‘Bodies’6. ‘Did You No Wrong’7. ‘Liar’8. ‘God Save the Queen’ (Lyrics changed to fit “God Save The King”, and with a cameo from Yungblud)9. ‘Submission’10. ‘Satellite’11. ‘No Feelings’12. ‘E.M.I.’13. ‘Problems’14. ‘No Fun’ (The Stooges cover)15. ‘Anarchy in the U.K.’The shows were announced to raise funds for the historic Shepherd’s Bush venue.

Sex Pistols and Frank Carter have kicked off the first of their three sold-out shows at London’s Bush Hall – here’s what they played.Last night (August 13), Frank Carter and the Sex Pistols‘ Glen Matlock, Paul Cook and Steve Jones took to Bush Hall in London to perform ‘Never Mind The Bollocks’ in its entirety.

Sex Pistols and Frank Carter have announced another headline show in London – you can find all the details below.Carter joined forces with Glen Matlock, Paul Cook and Steve Jones to play ‘Never Mind The Bollocks’ in its entirety to raise funds for Bush Hall in Shepherd’s Bush, west London.The first sold-out show took place at the venue last night (August 13), with further gigs scheduled for this evening (14) and tomorrow (15).Now, following an “overwhelming response” to the gigs, Sex Pistols and Carter have confirmed that they’ll be returning to the capital for another live concert. The band are due to take to the stage at the O2 Forum Kentish Town on Thursday September 26.In a statement, guitarist Jones said: “The response to the Bush Hall shows has been overwhelming and it’s a privilege to help out a local venue like that. And it became obvious that there are many more fans who want to see us.”He continued: “Playing with Frank has been such a pleasure that we wanted to extend the fun.

Frank Carter and the Sex Pistols sold-out shows at London’s Bush Hall will help secure a future for the iconic independent venue.Last month it was announced that Frank Carter would be joining Glen Matlock, Paul Cook and Steve Jones to play ‘Never Mind The Bollocks’ in its entirety to raise funds for the historic Shepherd’s Bush venue.They were originally billed to play two nights, but after the dates on August 13 and 14 soon sold out, they added a third show, taking place on August 15. You can find any remaining tickets here.Now, thanks to some crowdfunding and the success of these upcoming shows, the independent London venue is continuing to make plans for the months ahead.

Frank Carter has spoken to NME at Download 2024, and opened up about what fans can expect to see from his upcoming gigs with Sex Pistols.The frontman caught up with us backstage at this year’s edition of the Donington Park festival, shortly before he took to the main stage for a career-spanning set with The Rattlesnakes. During the interview, he shed insight into his forthcoming gigs fronting the Sex Pistols, where they’ll be joining forces in London to play the classic ‘Never Mind The Bollocks’ in its entirety.The two shows will be held at London’s historic Bush Hall in August – a venue chosen after the space came under threat when its owners revealed that it needed to raise £42,000 through crowdfunding to prevent it from losing its ability to host music.Now, Carter has opened up to NME about how the idea arose, and why he thinks it is integral for more light to be shed on the smaller venues across the country.“I first met Steve [Jones, guitarist] back in Los Angeles in 2007 and we had a long chat about punk rock and what it means to be kicking against the pricks,” said Carter, “then I eventually met all of them throughout the years.

The National, IDLES and more are going up for auction to raise funds for the Tiny Changes mental health charity. Find out more information below.Tiny Changes was set up in memory of Frightened Rabbit frontman Scott Hutchison, who died by suicide in May 2018 after battling depression.

Sex Pistols and Frank Carter have added an extra show to their run of gigs at London’s Bush Hall in August.It was announced earlier this week that Carter would be joining Glen Matlock, Paul Cook and Steve Jones to play ‘Never Mind The Bollocks’ in its entirety to raise funds for the Shepherd’s Bush venue.After the dates on August 13 and 14 sold out, they have now added a third show on August 15. Any remaining tickets are available here.Speaking about the shows, Cook said via a press release: “We’re doing a benefit for Bush Hall with the famous Frank Carter. We’re going to be playing Pistols numbers cause they need support and they need the money.

Download Festival has shared the stage times ahead of its 2024 edition taking place next week – check them out below.The rock and metal festival will return to Donington Park in Leicestershire from June 14-16 and will be headlined by Queens Of The Stone Age, Fall Out Boy and Avenged Sevenfold. The event has almost sold out, but any remaining tickets can be purchased here.Also set to perform are Royal Blood, The Offspring, Machine Head, Pantera, Corey Taylor, While She Sleeps, Sum 41, Billy Talent, The Used, Babymetal, Bowling For Soup, Heilung, Polyphia, Thy Art Is Murder, The Black Dahlia Murder, Biohazard, and Fear Factory.They will be joined by the likes of Busted, Wheatus, Tom Morello and Enter Shikari as well as Frank Carter and The Rattlesnakes, The Struts, Mr Bungle, The Hunna, Escape The Fate, HEALTH, Code Orange, Royal Republic, Kerry King, Creeper and Soft Play.Bad Omens were supposed to appear but dropped out due to frontman Noah Sebastian suffering from “extreme burnout”.

Frank Carter and the Sex Pistols‘ Glen Matlock, Paul Cook and Steve Jones have announced plans to play ‘Never Mind The Bollocks’ in its entirety for two concerts.Both acts will be performing together at London’s Bush Hall on August 13 and 14 in order to raise funds to preserve the venue.Tickets for the gigs go on sale this Wednesday at 10am BST. Details of how to purchase tickets will be revealed in due courseSpeaking about the shows, Cook said via a press release: “We’re doing a benefit for Bush Hall with the famous Frank Carter. We’re going to be playing Pistols numbers cause they need support and they need the money.

Roskilde Festival has completed the line-up for its 2024 edition, with the likes of 21 Savage and PinkPantheress joining the bill.The 52nd edition of the Danish non-profit event is due to take place between June 29 and July 6. Foo Fighters, SZA, Doja Cat and Skrillex will all headline this year.

Slayer’s Kerry King, Creeper and Soft Play are among the names that have been added to this year’s bumper line-up for Download Festival.The festival will return to Donington Park for its 21st edition from June 14-16 this year. Tickets are on sale now and can be purchased here.Other new additions include Bayside, Bambie Thug, Lowlives, Florence Black and Mallavora.Last November, Queens Of The Stone Age, Avenged Sevenfold and Fall Out Boy were announced as the headliners of Download Festival 2024.Royal Blood, The Offspring, Machine Head, Pantera, Bad Omens, Corey Taylor, While She Sleeps, Sum 41, Billy Talent, The Used, Babymetal, Bowling For Soup, Heilung, Polyphia, Thy Art Is Murder, The Black Dahlia Murder, Biohazard, and Fear Factory were also part of that first wave of names added to the bill.In January, a host of further names were added, including Busted, Wheatus, Tom Morello and Enter Shikari.Frank Carter and The Rattlesnakes, The Struts, Mr Bungle, The Hunna, Escape The Fate, HEALTH, Code Orange and Royal Republic were also added.In an interview with NME, Queens Of The Stone Age’s Josh Homme reflected on their decision to step up and headline the 2024 edition of the festival, saying they see “no reason to trip out” over the set.“Is it just going to be same-old-same-old?’ said Homme.

Blur, Queen, David Bowie, One Direction, The Who, Take That and many more.It reopened in May last year having undergone a £48million revamp, and was rebranded as The Halls.

Kid Kapichi and Suggs have spoken to NME about their collaboration on the politically-motivated new single ‘Zombie Nation’, memories of late Specials frontman Terry Hall, and the struggles faced by new artists. Watch the music video first on NME below.The track is the latest taster of Kid Kapichi’s new album ‘There Goes The Neighbourhood’ – following on from the previously shared singles ‘Let’s Get To Work’, ‘Tamagotchi’ and ‘999’.

Primal Scream’s Bobby Gillespie joined Frank Carter and the Rattlesnakes on stage in London last night to perform their 2021 collaboration ‘Original Sin’ – check it out below. The appearance was part of the Rattlesnakes’ show at the Roundhouse on Friday night (February 16), the last in a run of UK headline shows for the band. ‘Original Sin’ was first released as the final track on the band’s 2021 album ‘Sticky’, with Gillespie lending his vocals to the album version too.

Roskilde Festival has announced another wave of acts for its 2024 installment – check out the line-up below.The 52nd edition of the Danish non-profit event is due to take place between June 29 and July 6. You can buy tickets here.PJ Harvey and Foo Fighters have already been announced as headliners for this year’s Roskilde, with the line-up also featuring the likes of Romy, Skrillex, Aurora, Blondshell and Heilung.Today (January 25) organisers have added a further 29 names to the bill, including Doja Cat, Jane’s Addiction, Ice Spice, Jungle, Khruangbin, J Hus and Frank Carter & The Rattlesnakes.Doja Cat was booked to appear at Roskilde 2020, but the event was later cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.Anders Wahrén, Roskilde Festival’s Head Of Programme, said: “At long last, we’re thrilled to bring Doja Cat to Roskilde Festival.”He continued: “In 2020, she was a star in the making, and in the meantime, she has arguably become the most hyped and popular rapper in the world.

Frank Carter and the Rattlesnakes have shared their reflective new single ‘Self Love’ from their upcoming LP.The track is the third single from ‘Dark Rainbow’, the band’s fifth album which is set for release on January 26 via International Death Cult. It follows the previously released songs ‘Bramble‘ and ‘Man Of The Hour’.With lyrics “If I ever fall in love again, let me love myself / ‘Cause I cause pain in my heart like no one else / If I ever fall in love again, let me love myself / Before I give it all away to someone else,” the song describes someone attempting to forgive themselves ad let go of guilt and pain.Speaking about ‘Self Love’ in a press release, frontman Frank Carter said: “‘Self Love’ is a mantra to live by in honour of the relationship that truly matters, the relationship you have with yourself.