The Sex Pistols kicked off the week of shows for Teenage Cancer Trust at the Royal Albert Hall on Monday.
The English punk rock band of the 70s took the stage at London’s iconic venue as they reunited with new lead singer Frank Carter for their first gig of 2025.
Frank, 40, who is also the frontman of Gallows and Rattlesnakes, joined original members Glen Matlock, Paul Cook and Steve Jones as the foursome posed together in snaps.
The band’s original lineup consisted of lead singer John Lydon – known as Johnny Rotten – however he has had an ongoing feud with the group since their split in 1978.
Kicking off the week of show’s for Teenage Cancer Trust, the band will tear through their seminal album Never Mind the Bollocks, Here’s The Sex Pistols.
They will also play punk classics from Pretty Vacant to Anarchy in the UK and God Save The Queen'(*or King).
The Sex Pistols have reunited with new lead singer Frank Carter (bottom) as they kicked off Teenage Cancer Trust shows at the Royal Albert Hall on Monday night
The band’s original lineup consisted of lead singer John Lydon – known as Johnny Rotten (L) – however he has had an ongoing feud with the group since their split in 1978 (pictured 1976)
When the line-up-featuring the Gallows singer on vocals-made its debut in 2024, Louder described the show as: ‘Sheer joy. They should tour it everywhere. God save their mad parade.’
Earlier this month Sex Pistol guitarist Steve Jones revealed he is ready to make peace with his former bandmate John after not speaking to him for 17 years.
Guitarist Steve said he was ready to bury the hatchet with his old bandmate, saying he has learned a lot about how to ‘conduct’ himself in recent years.
According to The Sun he said of a future reunion with John: ‘It could happen. I’ve got no hard feelings towards John.
‘It might not seem like that because I’ve not spoken to him since 2008. I’ve been sober 34 years and I’ve learnt a lot about how to conduct myself. I don’t want resentments – it’s not healthy.’
The group performed two sold-out charity gigs in London in August, before embarking on a UK tour the following month, which was said to have infuriated John.
The pair last spoke at their last gig together at Spain’s Azkena Rock Festival in 2008.
Speaking previously on the Rockonteurs podcast, Steve said: ‘I haven’t spoke to him in years, 2008 was the last time I spoke to him, we did 30 shows around Europe.’
We did a bunch of festivals and all that, Japan, Australia, we ended up at Hammersmith Odeon (now Hammersmith Apollo), and then we had one more show in the Basque Country, and that was it.’
The English punk rock band of the 70s took the stage at London’s iconic venue reunited for their first gig of 2025 (Glen Matlock, Paul Cook, Frank and Steve Jones L-R)
Kicking off the week of show’s for Teenage Cancer Trust, the band will tear through their seminal album Never Mind the Bollocks, Here’s The Sex Pistols
The musician admitted: ‘I was done after that, no more, it’s too much, too old, too much, not enough done.’
This year’s charity series at the Royal Albert Hall runs from March 24-30, with other headliners including The Who, The Corrs, James Arthur, Erased Tapes and a night of comedy hosted by Micky Flanagan.
Jamie Johnson, Head of Music & Entertainment at Teenage Cancer Trust, said: ‘We’re thrilled to welcome Erased Tapes to the Saturday slot at the Royal Albert Hall. Their unique sound and artistry will create an unforgettable experience that music fans won’t want to miss.
‘We are also deeply honoured that Robert Smith, one of the most influential artists of our time, has agreed to curate the Teenage Cancer Trust’s 2026 concerts at the Royal Albert Hall.
‘Robert has been a dedicated supporter of Teenage Cancer Trust for many years, and his involvement will bring extraordinary performances to this iconic week while helping us raise essential funds. These funds ensure we can continue to provide vital specialist services for young people facing cancer within the NHS.
‘You only get one chance at being young, and cancer threatens to turn lives upside down. Without the right support, the impact can be devastating. We cannot thank Robert enough for helping us make sure that no young person faces cancer alone.’
