The Sex Pistols, those immortal troublemakers of punk rock, have been forced to slam the brakes on their much-hyped 2025 North and South American tour after guitarist Steve Jones busted his wrist. The announcement dropped on September 2, 2025, via social media, leaving fans gutted and promoters scrambling.
This run was meant to be massive — their first proper U.S. tour since 2003, with the one and only Frank Carter stepping in as frontman. Punk fans from Buenos Aires to Boston were ready to pogo their hearts out… but alas, the safety pins will have to wait a bit longer.
A band statement reassured fans that Jones is expected to make a full recovery, and that rescheduled dates are on the way once the six-string anarchist is back in action. In the meantime, Twitter (or X, if you’re posh) has exploded with a mix of sympathy, memes, and speculation — some wondering if this delay could mean even more chaos and surprises when the tour finally kicks off.
Still, the message is clear from fans everywhere: Get well soon, Jonesy — punk’s not quite ready to go gentle into that good night. 🤘
Stay tuned, butts — when the Sex Pistols finally hit the stage again, it’s going to be absolute carnage. 🧷🔥
Michael is the founder, editor, and chief riff wrangler behind The Riff Report, an independent Welsh rock and metal publication built by fans, for fans. With a lifelong passion for loud guitars, unforgettable live shows, and the incredible community that surrounds rock and metal, he created The Riff Report to celebrate everything that makes the scene special—from legendary headline acts and grassroots venues to rising bands that deserve to be heard.
A familiar face at festivals across the UK, Michael spends much of the year covering events including Download Festival, Bloodstock Open Air, Steelhouse Festival, Firevolt, Plumpton Revival, and many more. Whether he’s battling the Welsh weather on a mountainside, surviving a weekend in a muddy campsite, or squeezed against the front barrier with thousands of fellow fans, he’s always searching for the next great story to share.
As editor of The Riff Report, Michael writes festival guides, breaking news, album reviews, gig reviews, interviews, opinion pieces, nostalgia features, and behind-the-scenes stories from across the rock and metal world. His writing combines honest opinions, humour, and a genuine love for live music, bringing readers closer to the bands, festivals, venues, and people that keep the scene alive.
Michael is particularly passionate about supporting independent artists, local venues, charities, and the wider UK rock and metal community. He believes every band deserves a chance to be discovered and every festival has a story worth telling. Through The Riff Report, he aims to shine a spotlight on both the biggest names in rock and the future stars waiting to break through.
When he’s not writing or interviewing artists, you’ll probably find him exploring festival campsites, photographing live shows, chatting with fellow fans over a pint, or planning the next road trip in search of more riffs, bigger crowds, and unforgettable moments.
Above all, Michael believes rock and metal are about more than music—they’re about community, friendship, and creating memories that last a lifetime. That’s exactly what The Riff Report exists to celebrate.
Proudly Welsh. Proudly Loud. Always chasing the next great riff. 🤘
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