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The Sun
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Iconic British rock band spark concern as they cancel string of tour dates due to ‘catastrophic' event
PUNK pioneers The Damned have cancelled a string of shows after a "catastrophic event" at one of their homes. They've been forced to pull the plug on three upcoming tour dates, telling fans they are "very sorry". 4 4 The band - currently made up of Rat Scabies, Captain Sensible, Dave Vanian, Paul Grey and Monty Oxymoron - will no longer perform in Seattle, Vancouver or Portland this week. They shared the news in a statement posted to their official social media account on Tuesday. It said: "We are very sorry to have to cancel our Seattle, Portland and Vancouver shows this weekend, due to an unexpected and catastrophic event at a member of The Damned's home. "We apologise for the inconvenience and appreciate your understanding. "Refunds will be available for our two headline shows at your point of purchase." A further update posted this afternoon said: "We're very grateful for your kind messages. "Thankfully everyone is safe and well and no other dates are affected." The band are scheduled to return to England next week for a gig in Blackpool before they head back to the U.S. They're booked for a run of dates across the pond throughout August and September. Next year they'll celebrate their 50th anniversary with a special show at OVO Arena Wembley in London on Friday April 11. First single by British punk rock band The Damned, released in 1976 Announcing the show, they said: "We never thought we'd make it this far and neither did you…." They add: "We haven't made up the set list as yet but with 50 years of catalogue to choose from, only the best songs from our chequered history will be performed - and with the passion and commitment all good music lovers deserve." The announcement came just a few months after the death of founding member Brian James. Born in Hammersmith, London, the iconic guitarist passed away peacefully in early March at the age of 70. He was hailed as the writer of the first ever UK punk single New Rose. After helping to form the Damned, Brian left to found Tanz Der Youth, before he formed The Lords of the New Church with Stiv Bators. 4 4
Daily Mail
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Iconic British rock band CANCEL tour dates after 'unexpected and catastrophic event' at one of the bandmembers' home
British punk rock band The Damned have been forced to cancel three dates on their tour after an 'unexpected and catastrophic event'. The group - currently consisting of Dave Vanian, Captain Sensible, Paul Gray, Monty Oxymoron, and Rat Scabies - will no longer be performing in Seattle, Vancouver or Portland later this week. They announced the disappointing news in a statement posted to their official social media accounts on Tuesday. It read: 'We are very sorry to have to cancel our Seattle, Portland and Vancouver shows this weekend, due to an unexpected and catastrophic event at a member of The Damned's Home. 'We apologise for the inconvenience and appreciate your understanding. Refunds will be available for our two headline shows at your point of purchase.' The group still have a number of dates scheduled on the tour, which runs until the end of September, including performances in both Europe and America. MailOnline have contacted The Damned representatives for comment. It comes just a few months after the band's legendary guitarist Brian James died at the age of 70. The musician, who founded The Damned and played with Ozzy Osbourne's Black Sabbath, passed away peacefully in early March. Brian had been one of the band's main songwriters after they shot to stardom in the 1970s, and was hailed as the writer of the UK's first ever punk single New Rose, released in 1976. A statement on his Facebook page read: 'It is with great sadness that we announce the death of one of the true pioneers of music, guitarist, songwriter, and true gentleman, Brian James.' Brian left The Damned after the release of their second album and went on to found the short-lived band Tanz Der Youth. He later formed The Lords of the New Church with his friend and fellow rocker Stiv Bators. Together they released singles such as Open Your Eyes, Dance with Me, and Method to My Madness. He then went on to The Dripping Lips and the Brian James Gang and created more solo albums. In 2022, more than forty years after the release of New Rose, The Damned reunited for a series of shows across the UK. Throughout his career, Brian worked with a number of rock 'n' roll stars including Iggy Pop, Wayne Kramer, Stewart Copeland and Cheetah Chrome. The tribute to Brian continued: 'Incessantly creative and a musical tour de force, over a career which spanned more than six decades, with his music also gracing film and television soundtracks, in addition to The Damned and The Lords of the New Church, Brian worked with a plethora of punk and rock 'n' roll's finest, from Iggy Pop to Wayne Kramer, Stewart Copeland to Cheetah Chrome. 'Most recently, more than four decades after the release of the epoch-making New Rose, the original members of The Damned reformed for a series of very special and emotional UK shows in 2022. 'With his wife Minna, son Charlie, and daughter-in-law Alicia by his side, Brian passed peacefully on Thursday 6th March 2025.' Brian was survived by his wife Minna, son Charlie, and daughter-in-law Alicia.
Metro
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Metro
British rock band cancels tour dates after 'catastrophic event' at member's home
The British punk rock group, The Damned, announced that they will have to cancel their tour after a 'catestrophic event'. The group announced on social media that they had been forced to cancel some tour dates in their North American leg of their tour, due to an unspoken catastrophe. The band shared a note on their social media, cancelling dates which were set to take place over the weekend. 'We are very sorry to have to cancel our Seattle, Portland and Vancouver shows this weekend, due to an unexpected and catastrophic event at a member of The Damned's home,' it read. 'We apologise for the inconvenience and appreciate your understanding. Refunds will be available for our two headline shows at your point of purchase.' The wording of the announcement has confused and scared fans who have expressed concern for the rock group. The Damned is a rock group first formed in the 1970s and made up of five musicians. More Trending The group consists of lead vocalist Dave Vanian, guitarist Brian James, bass and backing vocalist Paul Gray, keyboardist Monty Oxymoron and drummer Rat Scabies. The group also once included bassist (and later guitarist) Captain Sensible, who co-founded the band. The band is best known for their hits, including Neat Neat Neat, New Rose, Life Goes On, and The Shadow of Love. Got a story? If you've got a celebrity story, video or pictures get in touch with the entertainment team by emailing us celebtips@ calling 020 3615 2145 or by visiting our Submit Stuff page – we'd love to hear from you. MORE: Rock legend worth £110,000,000 shocks fans on £47 Ryanair flight to Bristol MORE: This might be the first Glastonbury 2027 performer as rocker teases plans MORE: Linkin Park refuse to play poignant song live after Chester Bennington's death
