Formed in 1975, the band is made up of guitarist Steve Jones, drummer Paul Cook and bass guitarist Glen Matlock for a limited run of shows in December. (left to right) Glen Matlock, Frank Carter and Steve Jones of the Sex Pistols (Ian West/PA)The tour will kick off at Dublin’s 3 Arena on December 7 before moving to Edinburgh’s Corn Exchange on December 9 and Glasgow’s O2 Academy on December 10. The Sex Pistols disbanded in 1978 and frontman John Lydon, also known as Johnny Rotten, formed Public Image Ltd, also known as PiL. (left to right, rear) Glen Matlock, Paul Cook and Steve Jones, and Frank Carter (front) of the Sex Pistols (Ian West/PA)Remembering the first year of the band being together, Cook said: “It was kind of like a commando raid. It was a new world.”The group returned in 2024 with Carter, known for Gallows and Frank Carter and The Rattlesnakes, joining the lineup on vocals.

Source: The Herald February 23, 2026 06:05 UTC