The Sex Pistols, a seminal punk band of the 70’s, caused controversy through profanity and anti-establishment stances. In 1977 they released “God Save the Queen”, which attacked the monarchy during the Queen’s Silver Jubilee.

“God save the Queen,

The fascist regime.

God save the Queen,

She ain’t no human being.”

For an English punk group to attack the Queen in the 70’s is analogous to a 60’s American rock group attacking John F. Kennedy.

We need the punk aesthetic more than ever, thank God the English punk duo Bob Vylan assumed the mantle of the Sex Pistols. Through their lyrics they fight fascism in England, Israel, and the USA.

Bob Vylan is no stranger to controversy, at the 2025 Glastonbury Festival, they called out to the crowd: “Fuck the IDF.” The chant drew criticism from mainstream media, resulting in the group being banned from numerous music venues.

Bob Vylan called Charlie Kirk “an absolute piece of shit of a human being” while performing in Amsterdam. The frontman shouted from the stage: “The pronouns was/were. Cause if you chat shit you will get banged. Rest in peace Charlie Kirk, you piece of shit.”

Bob Vylan made the statements in the context of a punk concert; nobody should expect punk rockers to speak the language of diplomacy.

If you are outraged at the genocide of the Palestinian people and alarmed at the deification of a racist piece of shit, you should support Bob Vylan by buying their albums.