An electrifying resurrection at the 100 Club and the Royal Albert Hall. Punk is not dead, it’s come roaring back to life. The Sex Pistols, iconic figures of the movement, proved they still have the energy and defiance of their youth, delivering two masterful performances that will go down in history.
The legendary 100 Club in London witnessed its walls shake for the first time in fifty years under the band’s power, while the Royal Albert Hall hosted an extraordinary event in support of the Teenage Cancer Trust. Here’s a closer look at these two unforgettable nights.
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A blast of authentic punk
The atmosphere was electric on Oxford Street this past Friday night. The 100 Club, a sanctuary of punk, reclaimed its soul when Steve Jones, Paul Cook, and Glen Matlock took to the stage. Their former frontman, John Lydon, aka Johnny Rotten, was absent for the reunion, replaced by the exuberant Frank Carter, the fiery vocalist of Gallows and Frank Carter & The Rattlesnakes. Carter’s trademark energy left no respite for the crowd, galvanizing a sea of stars and fans who gathered to celebrate this revival. The concert kicked off with “Holidays In The Sun,” unleashing a beer-drenched frenzy in the sweltering venue, evoking the glory days of the ’70s. Frank Carter, in a delirious connection with the crowd, climbed the club’s structures and delivered cheeky banter, amplifying the atmosphere of controlled chaos. Classics like “Pretty Vacant” and “Bodies” resonated with infectious energy, while “God Save The Queen” awakened the memories of a generation.
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Between chaos and emotion
On Monday night, the Pistols reached new heights by gracing the prestigious stage of the Royal Albert Hall. The event, organized for the Teenage Cancer Trust, blended rebellious spirit with a noble cause. Preceded by energetic performances from The Molotovs and Kid Kapichi, the band opened with “Holidays In The Sun,” from their legendary album Never Mind the Bollocks. The Royal Albert Hall, more accustomed to classical symphonies, transformed into a haven of raw punk energy, with massive circle pits and moments of pure musical communion. Frank Carter, tireless as ever, dove into the crowd, spreading infectious mayhem. The finale, marked by a rendition of “Anarchy in the UK,” was elevated by the glow of phone lights, creating an almost ethereal ambiance. Frank Carter, paying a heartfelt tribute to his bandmates, declared, “These three men changed my f***ing life.”
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Immortal legacy
Through these two nights, the Sex Pistols demonstrated that punk lives on across decades. Blending glorious nostalgia with new challenges, their return celebrates the undying spirit of the genre, a timeless echo that resonates in the hearts of those who embrace punk as a philosophy. In 2025, punk roars on, fueled by its living legends. As the Teenage Cancer Trust’s concert series continues, the future awaits fresh pioneers, but the Pistols’ imprint remains indelible. Their anthems will resound long into the future, inspiring both old and new rebels alike.
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