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Yahoo
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
The Damned Cancel North American Concert Dates Following ‘Catastrophic Event'
English punk veterans The Damned have been forced to cancel a trio of dates in the Pacific Northwest following an unspecified 'catastrophic event' affecting a member of the band. The group shared the news on social media on Tuesday (July 22), revealing that their upcoming July dates in North America would not be going ahead. More from Billboard Jeremy Zucker Announces 2025 Australian Tour Black Sabbath Members Pay Tribute to Ozzy Osbourne: 'Goodbye Dear Friend' Talks Reportedly 'Failed' in Efforts to Bring ABBA Voyage to Australia '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,' the band wrote. 'We apologise for the inconvenience and appreciate your understanding. Refunds will be available for our two headline shows at your point of purchase.' Currently, no details regarding the nature of the aforementioned event have been made public. The Damned were scheduled to perform three dates this coming weekend, including headline dates in Seattle, WA and Vancouver, BC on July 26 and July 28, respectively. An additional performance at Portland's Project Pabst festival on July 27 has also been cancelled, with FIDLAR being added to the lineup in the wake of the band's exit. The trio of North American dates follows on from an earlier run of shows throughout North America in May, and will be followed by further shows in September. Currently, The Damned are scheduled to return to the stage with an appearance at Belgium's Lokerse Feesten on Aug. 4. The Damned formed in 1976 and rose to fame that same year as the first U.K. punk band to release a single with 'New Rose.' Though they never charted in the U.S., the group's first three albums (1977's Damned Damned Damned and Music for Pleasure, and 1979's Machine Gun Etiquette) are considered essential listening for punk fans, with their influence still felt today. The group released their most recent album, Darkadelic, in 2023, with vocalist David Vanian serving as the only consistent member of the band. In March, founding guitarist Brian James – who performed on The Damned's first two albums – passed away at the age of 70. Best of Billboard Chart Rewind: In 1989, New Kids on the Block Were 'Hangin' Tough' at No. 1 Janet Jackson's Biggest Billboard Hot 100 Hits H.E.R. & Chris Brown 'Come Through' to No. 1 on Adult R&B Airplay Chart Solve the daily Crossword
Scottish Sun
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Iconic British rock band spark concern as they cancel string of tour dates due to ‘catastrophic' event
They updated fans again this afternoon MUSIC STOPS Iconic British rock band spark concern as they cancel string of tour dates due to 'catastrophic' event Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) 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". Sign up for the Entertainment newsletter Sign up 4 Captain Sensible, Brian James, Dave Vanian and Rat Scabies at the Roundhouse, London, in 2021 Credit: Alamy 4 Music pioneers and punk rock legends The Damned 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 They recently announced a 50th anniversary show
Metro
23-07-2025
- 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
South Wales Guardian
24-06-2025
- Entertainment
- South Wales Guardian
The Damned announce 50th anniversary show at Wembley Arena
Taking place on April 11 2026, the show will see the band supported by Peter Hook And The Light, The Loveless featuring Marc Almond and The Courettes. Announcing the gig, The Damned said: 'Half a century on and who'd have thought The Damned would still be upright and breathing? 'We have shared some tragic losses along the way, but like a finely-tuned engine, The Damned still has the power and finesse to excite, entertain and accelerate into our 50th year… 'To mark this milestone event, we've booked OVO Arena Wembley for the 11th of April 2026 and after a lot of careful deliberation have put a bill together for a night for you to remember and will be joined by The Courettes, Peter Hook and Marc Almond. '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. 'You know we won't disappoint, we never thought we'd make it this far and neither did you.' It comes after Brian James, the band's original guitarist, died aged 70 in March. The group are currently made up of original members Dave Vanian, real name David Lett, Captain Sensible, real name Raymond Burns, and Rat Scabies, real name Christopher Millar, along with Paul Gray and Monty Oxymoron, real name Laurence Burrow. Formed in 1976, The Damned's first single New Rose, released in the same year, is widely thought of as the first British punk single, while their debut album Damned Damned Damned is seen as the first punk album released by a UK group. The band are best known for songs such as Neat Neat Neat, Smash It Up and Eloise, a cover of the 1968 Barry Ryan song. They have had one UK top 10 single and two UK top 10 albums.
Leader Live
23-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Leader Live
The Damned announce 50th anniversary show at Wembley Arena
Taking place on April 11 2026, the show will see the band supported by Peter Hook And The Light, The Loveless featuring Marc Almond and The Courettes. Announcing the gig, The Damned said: 'Half a century on and who'd have thought The Damned would still be upright and breathing? 'We have shared some tragic losses along the way, but like a finely-tuned engine, The Damned still has the power and finesse to excite, entertain and accelerate into our 50th year… 'To mark this milestone event, we've booked OVO Arena Wembley for the 11th of April 2026 and after a lot of careful deliberation have put a bill together for a night for you to remember and will be joined by The Courettes, Peter Hook and Marc Almond. '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. 'You know we won't disappoint, we never thought we'd make it this far and neither did you.' It comes after Brian James, the band's original guitarist, died aged 70 in March. The group are currently made up of original members Dave Vanian, real name David Lett, Captain Sensible, real name Raymond Burns, and Rat Scabies, real name Christopher Millar, along with Paul Gray and Monty Oxymoron, real name Laurence Burrow. Formed in 1976, The Damned's first single New Rose, released in the same year, is widely thought of as the first British punk single, while their debut album Damned Damned Damned is seen as the first punk album released by a UK group. The band are best known for songs such as Neat Neat Neat, Smash It Up and Eloise, a cover of the 1968 Barry Ryan song. They have had one UK top 10 single and two UK top 10 albums.
