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John Lydon has hit out at the Sex Pistols’ reunion again, saying he will never rejoin the band.Earlier this year, the former Pistols frontman criticised the reunion with Frank Carter branding it “karaoke” to NME.Now, in a new interview with PA (via The Independent), when asked if he would reunite with the band, Lydon said: “Never, not after what I consider their dirty deeds, let them wallow in Walt Disney woke expectations. They’ve killed the content, or done their best to, and turned the whole thing into a rubbish, childishness, and that’s unacceptable.”He added: “Sorry, I’m not going to give a helping hand to this any longer, as far as I am concerned, I am the Pistols, and they’re not.”The singer-songwriter previously fought a high-profile court battle against guitarist Steve Jones and drummer Paul Cook in a bid to stop their songs being used in a 2022 Disney+ series of their story, Pistol, which was directed by Danny Boyle.

Public Image Ltd., Dry Cleaning and The Moonlandingz have been announced as part of the first wave of acts for Rockaway Beach 2025.The winter festival will return to Butlin’s in Bognor Regis, West Sussex from January 2 to 4, 2026. Tickets, including three-day festival passes and accommodation packages, are available here.PiL have been confirmed as the first of the three headliners, with two further announcements to come later in the year.

Sex Pistols with Frank Carter played an explosive set at London’s iconic Royal Albert Hall for Teenage Cancer Trust last night (Monday March 24). Check out photos, footage and the setlist below.The Pistols reunited last year with Carter, of Frank Carter & The Rattlesnakes and Gallows, replacing John Lydon as frontman.After playing an intimate and sweaty warm-up show at London’s iconic 100 Club on Friday – nearly 50 years since the band’s legendary residency and this time attended by the likes of Noel Gallagher and Paul Weller – the reformed punk legends took to the stage at Royal Albert Hall for what Carter described as “an amazing cause with amazing people.”Following well-received and high-octane support sets from The Molotovs and Kid Kapichi, the band kicked off with ‘Never Mind the Bollocks, Here’s the Sex Pistols’ opener ‘Holidays In The Sun’ to prove why they remain what Carter hailed as “the greatest punk band of all time”.“We’ve got a fantastic mix of old punks and new punks here,” said Carter about the crowd, “and a fantastic opportunity to have a gigantic circle pit at Royal Albert Hall.”He continued: “Open the dance floor up.

Sex Pistols returned to the 100 Club last night (Friday March 21), almost 50 years after their legendary 1976 residency at the venue, for an incendiary secret warm-up show for Monday’s Teenage Cancer Trust show at the Royal Albert Hall. Check out photos, footage and the setlist below.The punk icons reformed last year with Carter, of Frank Carter & The Rattlesnakes and Gallows, replacing John Lydon as frontman.

Sex Pistols and Frank Carter have seemingly announced an intimate London show for next week – you can find all the details below.The band reformed last year with Carter, of Frank Carter & The Rattlesnakes and Gallows, replacing John Lydon as frontman. They played two small gigs at Bush Hall in the capital before embarking on an autumn UK tour.Now, Sex Pistols are gearing up for a performance at London’s historic Royal Albert Hall on March 24 as part of this year’s Teenage Cancer Trust concert series.

John Lydon has angrily dismissed any fans who are still hoping for a sequel to the Sex Pistols’ ‘Never Mind The Bollocks’.The seminal punk band’s sole studio album was released in 1977 and is considered one of the most influential records of all time. The group split up only a few months later, with the original line-up dissolving during a US tour in early 1978.Lydon, who went by the name Johnny Rotten in the band, went on to found Public Image Ltd.

John Lydon to participate in Sex Pistols‘ reunion shows.The London punk band, who last performed with Lydon in 2008, headed out on a UK comeback tour last autumn, with Frank Carter stepping in as frontman. This followed two intimate gigs at London’s Bush Hall, where they played ‘Never Mind The Bollocks’ in full.They have since announced further live appearances for 2025, including Download Festival and the Teenage Cancer Trust series at London’s Royal Albert Hall. Additionally, guitarist Jones told NME that Sex Pistols would be hitting the road in the US.During a new interview with Rolling Stone AU – ahead of the group’s spring tour dates in New Zealand and Australia – Jones explained that he and his bandmates hadn’t spoken to Lydon in 17 years.Their relationship suffered further after the former frontman lost a court battle over the use of Sex Pistols’ music in Danny Boyle’s 2022 biographical mini-series, Pistol.“We don’t talk,” Jones told RS AU.

John Lydon has spoken to NME about his past controversial championing of Donald Trump, describing him as “one of the most horrible little runts I’ve ever seen,” and clarifying “I’ll never like him. I’ll vote for him but that’s about it.”For years, Lydon has dismayed some Sex Pistols and Public Image Ltd fans with his enthusiasm for the 45th and 47th president of the United States, even donning a red MAGA (Make America Great Again) cap during interviews. In 2017, he called Trump “magnificent” and “a cat amongst the pigeons“, before claiming that his opponents would “destroy” America.He would go on to call Trump “the only hope” and state that Joe Biden was “incapable” of leading the US.Addressing his contentious support, Lydon – who now lives in California – has now told NME he liked the idea of Trump as a disruptor rather than an individual.

John Lydon has told NME that he thinks Taylor Swift is “incredibly dull” and he “doesn’t like Lady Gaga as a human being”.The former Sex Pistols frontman and founder of Public Image Ltd. was speaking as part of this week’s edition of Does Rock N Roll Kill Braincells?!, in which he reflected on his time in the music industry and his most memorable moments.He responded to a question about whether he keeps up with contemporary punk bands like IDLES, Fontaines D.C. or Bob Vylan, to which he said there is “not much point”, adding “I’m not responsible for having to check them all out”.That prompted a further question about his previous championing of Lady Gaga, to which he said: “Lady Gaga was a massively layered and textured presentation – very Bowie era and pop music at its finest.

John Lydon has spoken to NME about how the upcoming Public Image Ltd tour and working on new “raucous” music is helping him navigate bereavement.PiL – the influential post-punk band that Lydon formed out of the rubble of Sex Pistols’ implosion in 1978 – are embarking on a series of dates for their ‘This Is Not The Last Tour’, beginning in May.From his home in Los Angeles, Lydon said he was “very much” looking forward to hitting the road again, and poignantly explained how it might help him with the grief he feels after his wife of 44 years, Nora Forster, passed away from Alzheimer’s in April 2023.“I need to get out of the house,” he told NME. “I’ve done enough wallowing, which of course you can’t avoid, even if you think, ‘No, be the bigger man’. You cannot stop it.

John Lydon has branded the Sex Pistols’ reunion with Frank Carter as “karaoke” during a new interview with NME.The former Sex Pistol’s frontman and Public Image Ltd founder made the comments to. NME during a new interview for this week’s edition of Does Rock N Roll Kill Braincells?! – coming Friday – which saw him look back on his time in the music industry and reflect on some of his most memorable moments.During one part of the discussion, the singer was asked for his opinion of his former bandmates, Glen Matlock, Paul Cook and Steve Jones, and their decision to hit the road with Frank Carter acting as frontman.Responding, Lydon said: “The poor sausage! Does he know what he’s walked into? Good on him, what a great fucking opportunity, but there’s something darker going on behind it.“It’s almost malicious in its intent.

Public Image Ltd (PiL) have announced plans to release an alternative US mix of their debut album ‘First Issue’ on Record Store Day 2025.The “long lost” version of the 1978 record from the post-punk band, fronted by former Sex Pistols vocalist John Lydon, features mixes and re-recordings of tracks from the original album that were created during the 1979 sessions for their second studio album ‘Metal Box’.This version of ‘First Issue’ has never been released and it includes different sleeve artwork compared to the original version.According to the official RSD listing “an alternative version of ‘First Issue’ was initially intended for release by Warner Bros. in 1979, but it never saw the light of day.

Sex Pistols tour with Frank Carter is on the horizon, guitarist Steve Jones has revealed.The punk legends haven’t toured in the US since 2003 or played there at all since 2008, but Jones told NME that there are plans for new dates while discussing the band’s ill-fated 1978 tour in the country.Earlier this month, it was revealed that they’re set to release three ‘Live In The USA 1978’ albums, too, following the tour on which manager Malcolm McLaren booked relatively obscure venues which ended up being filled with rather hostile audiences. Frontman Johnny Rotten, born John Lydon, left the group days after their San Francisco show on January 14, their final gig until they first reformed in 1996.NME’s Jordan Bassett asked Jones whether the band might go back to the US, to which he replied: “We are!”When Bassett replied that the news hadn’t been announced yet, Jones answered: “Yeah, but no one knows where we’re playing.”However, he refused to give any more away, explaining: “I don’t wanna put my foot in it! I’m excited.

Sex Pistols guitarist Steve Jones has spoken to NME about the band’s upcoming show at the Royal Albert Hall for Teenage Cancer Trust, as well as Donald Trump’s America, future plans, and a scrapped writing session with Arctic Monkeys‘ Alex Turner.The punk icons were announced today (Monday January 27) as part a week’s programming in aid of the Teenage Cancer Trust, with the annual series returning to London with the likes of The Who, The Corrs and James Arthur.Jones, bassist Glen Matlock and drummer Paul Cook reformed to acclaim last year with former Gallows frontman Frank Carter stepping in on vocal duties in the absence of estranged singer John Lydon – aka Johnny Rotten.The announcement of the new show coincides with news of three upcoming ‘Live In The USA 1978’ albums, which document the band’s infamous US tour when manager Malcolm McLaren had the Pistols play relatively obscure venues to largely hostile audiences.Rotten left the group days after their notorious January 14 show at the Winterland Ballroom in San Francisco, which would be the Pistols’ final gig until their first reformation in 1996.Check out our full interview below, where Jones also discussed the 2022 TV biopic Pistol, which was based on his memoir, Lonely Boy; Matlock’s criticism of the show, Donald Trump’s America; and Johnny Rotten’s vocal support of the President.NME: Hi Steve! So, the Pistols are playing the Royal Albert Hall for the Teenage Cancer Trust…Steve Jones: “It’s a good cause. Selfishly, I wanna do it because I’ve never even been to the Royal Albert Hall.

John Lydon has filed a lawsuit against a photographer over Public Image Ltd‘s (PiL) band logo.Dennis Morris is best known for his images of Lydon’s former band the Sex Pistols and Bob Marley.Lydon claims that he came up with the distinctive PiL logo in the shape of a pill, and asked Morris to use his design tools to finish off the image. But Morris claims he alone suggested using the acronym and the pill design, before sketching out the logo, with its drop-case ‘i’, on a notepad.It comes after Lydon signed a deal with the major streetwear brand Supreme in 2022 to produce a run of clothing featuring the logo on t-shirts, shirts, jackets and caps.

Sex Pistols are set to release three live albums of their legendary 1978 US tour for the first time.Centring around shows in Georgia, Texas and California, the three albums all come from the legendary punk band’s famous tour of the States in 1978. These marked their final live shows in nearly two decades, with the members not taking to the stage again until their reformation in 1996.Comprising Johnny Rotten (real name John Lydon), Paul Cook, Steve Jones and Sid Vicious, the British band broke out tracks from their iconic 1977 album ‘Never Mind the Bollocks, Here’s the Sex Pistols’ during the shows, including live renditions of ‘God Save the Queen’, ‘Bodies’ and ‘Anarchy in the UK’.

The New Year's and birthday honours lists are often viewed as the ultimate recognition of a life spent in public service.These lists, brimming with thousands of names from all over the UK, both celeb and civilian, celebrate their accomplishments and contributions with awards like knighthoods, damehoods, or MBEs.The latest list is due to be revealed on the evening of 30 December 2024. However, not everyone who is offered an honour accepts it.

Public Image Ltd (PiL) have added more dates for 2025.Fronted by former Sex Pistols vocalist John Lydon, the post-punk band last performed in the UK in September 2023 before embarking on a run of European dates in support of their 11th and most recent studio album, last year’s ‘End Of World’.Lydon later said that he thought the group may not tour together again, comments which came after his lifelong friend and manager, John Rambo Stevens, died suddenly following the last PiL tour, in December 2023. Lydon’s wife, Nora, also passed away that April.However, the outpouring of support he received from fans when he undertook a spoken word tour of the UK earlier this year inspired him to hit the road with PiL once again.In November, they announced what was initially a 23-date run, with the ‘This Is Not The Last Tour’ kicking off in May 2025, making stops in Bristol, Newcastle, Dublin, Cardiff, Oxford, Sheffield, Northampton, Holmfirth, Coventry, Cork and more.We are pleased to announce 4 more UK shows for 2025.

Sex Pistols bassist Glen Matlock has spoken to NME about once being invited to join Oasis, what the future holds for the punk icons with Frank Carter, and his thoughts on John Lydon‘s lyrics and pro-Trump stance.Matlock is currently touring the UK to promote his 2023 solo album ‘Consequences Coming’. Speaking to NME, the 68-year-old discussed his part in Blondie’s “heavy” and “atonal” new album and reflected on the Sex Pistols’ recent UK reunion tour, which featured himself, original members Steve Jones (guitar) and Paul Cook (drums), with guest vocalist Frank Carter in place of the estranged Lydon.Check out our full interview below, where he alo expressed annoyance at the ongoing veneration of “likeable nitwit” Sid Vicious, who replaced him as the Pistols’ bassist in 1977, and explained his dissatisfaction with Danny Boyle’s 2022 Pistol TV biopic, which was adapted from Jones’ memoir Lonely Boy.NME: Hi Glen! You’ve always had eclectic music tastes. Is that something you wanted to convey with ‘Consequences Coming’, which features rock’n’roll and doo-wop?Glen Matlock: “Yeah, I’d like to not just be known as the punk rocker bloke from a long time ago – there’s an element of that.

A signed photograph of the Beatles and a sheet of handwritten lyrics by Sex Pistols frontman John Lydon have each fetched over £65,000 at auction. The autographed image of the Fab Four on-stage, intended for their 1964 Australian tour promoter, was estimated to sell for 40,000 dollars (£31,922).

Sex Pistols’ Steve Jones has revealed he has not spoken to his former bandmate Johnny Rotten since their last tour in 2008.The guitarist and founding member of the iconic punk band spoke about his estrangement from the band’s frontman Rotten, aka John Lydon, in a new interview on the Rockonteurs podcast.“I haven’t spoken to him in years,” he said. “2008 was the last time I spoke to him.