Phil’s Fav Photos of 2025
I tried very hard to put these in order and gave up. I could have added 30+ more, and there were plenty of bands I wanted to include. But In Spite Magazine asked for 25 of my favorites—so here they are, in no particular order.
(Editor’s note: Except we put Lady Rage at the top. RIP Siren Sycho.)
Lady Rage… Rebellion Punk Festival, Blackpool—all photos courtesy of Phil Thorns
PANIC SHACK … Yellow Arch Sheffield
THE EXPLOITED … Scarborough Punk Festival
COCKNEY REJECTS … Scarborough Punk Festival—all photos courtesy of Phil Thorns
HOT WAX … Temple Newsam, Leeds
SKIDS… Scarborough Punk Festival
BAR STOOL PREACHERS … Scarborough Punk Festival,
THE PILL … Yellow Arch Sheffield—all photos courtesy of Phil Thorns
The BOLOKOS … Rebellion Punk Festival, Blackpool—all photos courtesy of Phil Thorns
VIAGRA BOYS … Rock and Roll Circus Sheffield
9. The STEVE IGNORANT BAND featuring Carol Hodge… Scarborough Punk Festival,
8. PIL … O2 Ritz, Manchester —all photos courtesy of Phil Thorns
MILLIE MANDERS AND THE SHUT UP … Scarborough Punk Festival
THE STRANGLERS … 02 Academy Leeds,
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