What does the cryptic crossword clue "The other pieces for old band (3,7)" mean?

The definition is "band". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). SEX (synonym="SEX") + PISTOLS (synonym="PISTOLS") = SEXPISTOLS; definition: "band" The answer is SEXPISTOLS.

The other pieces for old band (3,7)

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