Phil’s Fav Photos of 2025
Phil Thorns shares 25 of his favorite concert shots, featuring snaps from around the UK, including Rebellion Festival, Scarborough Punk Festival, O2 Academy Leeds, O2 Ritz Manchester, Rock and Roll Circus Sheffield, and Yellow Arch Studios, Sheffield. The selection spans 25 bands, including Lady Rage, Viagra Boys, The Stranglers, The Pill, PIL, Steve Ignorant Band, HotWax, Panic Shack, and many more.
You Can’t See Every Band, But Some You Need To See Every Time.
We asked Dick Slaughter Photo for 20 band recommendations for Rebellion Festival—he gave us 27.
Scarborough Punk Festival A Very Loud Family Reunion
Lorraine Cater takes in the Scarborough Punk Festival, with photos by Phil Thorns—the guy who literally did the photo book on it. Featuring Grade 2, The Bar Stool Preachers, The Skids, The Steve Ignorant Band, The Cockney Rejects, The Exploited, and more.
The Exploited and Total Chaos at the Mystic Theatre
John Greenwood takes in The Exploited and Total Chaos at the Mystic Theatre in Petaluma, California.
The KnuckleHeadz Band Fu*k McDonald's
Dick Slaughter takes a deep dive into Knuckleheadz Band’s now-infamous McDonald’s show, which has caught the attention of mainstream media. Featuring exclusive, never-before-seen photos from competitive mixed martial artist, Punk Rock Fight Club member, and photographer The Real Deal Flacko. Watch the full uncut video, check out the official music video, and read an interview with Knucklehead Tom. Plus, links to the KTLA 5 news segment and info on upcoming shows (not at McDonald’s—probably).
Is No Values Old Chella for punks, is it worth it, and who the hell is The Garden?
Dick Slaughter addresses nasty internet comments about the NO VALUES FESTIVAL and tells us to check out The Garden because they used to sweep his floor.