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Glen Matlock on how the Sex Pistols have changed, while his bass rig never has and never will
By Andrew Daly published
The punk icons’ most accomplished musician explains what Frank Carter has brought to the band, the financial advantages of not using a pick, and the chance of new music with their latest recruit

Glen Matlock opens up about Sid Vicious replacing him in the Sex Pistols to become one of punk's most iconic figures
By Phil Weller published
Vicious’ bad-boy image may have underpinned the band’s legacy, but Matlock insists he’s no shrinking violet either

On July 3, 1973, David Bowie retired Ziggy Stardust – that same day, Steve Jones stole his equipment
By Janelle Borg published
Turns out the Sex Pistols guitarist had a lucrative “side hustle” as a gear thief...

Thin Lizzy guitarist and Live Aid mastermind Midge Ure was asked to join the Sex Pistols – but he didn’t think twice about turning them down
By Janelle Borg published
Ure claims he was scouted for his look by Pistols manager Malcolm McLaren and his punk co-conspirator (and later, the Clash manager) Bernard Rhodes

Guns N’ Roses are hitting the road in 2025 – and they’re bringing punk and hip-hop legends with them
By Jackson Maxwell published
Having last played live in 2023, Guns N’ Roses will play stadiums around the world – incorporating a number of countries the band have never played in before

Sum 41's Deryck Whibley plays Steve Jones’ Sex Pistols Les Paul at the band's last-ever European show
By Janelle Borg published
The storied guitar, which sold for $390,000 at auction earlier this year, was recently played by Green Day's Billie Joe Armstrong and Yungblud

Sex Pistols’ bassist Glen Matlock turned down a chance to join Oasis after seeing them live
By Phil Weller published
The approach came in the mid–’90s, but Matlock concluded “the last thing they need is someone else standing still”

Yungblud on what it was like to play Steve Jones’ Sex Pistols Les Paul
By Janelle Borg published
The iconic punk axe was also recently played by Green Day's Billie Joe Armstrong
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