Guitar Gangsters are a London punk band formed in 1988 by brothers Pete and Phil Ley, drawing on the first wave of UK punk - The Clash, The Ramones, The Boys and Stiff Little Fingers among their key touchstones. Their debut album 'Prohibition' on Link Records caught the attention of Stiff Little Fingers, who took them on as support for their comeback UK tour. Over more than 35 years the band has toured 28 countries and released 11 studio albums, building a particularly loyal following across mainland Europe.
Guitar Gangsters played a support slot for UK Subs at London's 229 venue on 23 May 2026.
The band has a European club tour announced for 10 September to 3 October 2026, including dates in Germany and Belgium.
Guitar Gangsters released 'Live at the 100 Club', a live album recorded at the iconic London venue.
The band released the EP 'The Faithful' in 2024, which became their most-streamed release in the following months.
Guitar Gangsters headlined a sold-out show at the Hope and Anchor in Islington, London, in February 2024.
