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Yahoo
2 days ago
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- 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
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Talks Reportedly ‘Failed' in Efforts to Bring ABBA Voyage to Australia
Plans to bring ABBA Voyage – the virtual concert experience from the eponymous Swedish pop group – to Australia have reportedly failed. First launched in May 2022, ABBA Voyage saw the quartet – which comprises Bjorn Ulvaeus, Benny Andersson, Anni-Frid Lyngstad and Agnetha Fältskog – taking to the first stage for the first time in 40 years, albeit as digital avatars (or 'ABBA-tars'). More from Billboard Jeremy Zucker Announces 2025 Australian Tour Black Sabbath Members Pay Tribute to Ozzy Osbourne: 'Goodbye Dear Friend' The Damned Cancel North American Concert Dates Following 'Catastrophic Event' While the group themselves have resisted lucrative offers to re-form since their 1982 split, the virtual, live concert experience provided a way for fans to relive the band's live concerts in the modern age. First launched in London in 2022, the immersive spectacle features 1979 versions of the band playing their biggest hits, backed by a 10-piece live band and a lofty light show. Currently, the experience is scheduled through Feb. 1, 2026, with questions having been raised as to where it may be held next (or if it will be extended). While reports of a Las Vegas debut have surfaced recently, discussions in regard to an Australian edition of ABBA Voyage have been in the works since 2023. Initially, both the cities of Sydney and Melbourne were in competition to host the production, with the latter reportedly winning out as the Victorian state government entered into what were labelled 'advanced conversations.' However, reports in May 2024 of an imminent announcement of a production at Melbourne's Flemington Racecourse were later replaced by reports of stalled negotiations, with an unnamed government official claiming that ABBA Voyage organizers – which includes Melbourne's Craig Hartenstine as CEO – 'got greedy.' Now, a new report from the Herald Sun has stated the event is 'not going ahead' in Melbourne after talks had 'failed,' with money and value for taxpayers being the sticking point. Reportedly, the ABBA Voyage production would require a purpose-built 3,000 seat venue to host the event and would cost $100 million AUD to be staged. Paul Dainty – who serves as the president and chief executive of promoter TEG Dainty, and was responsible for bringing the group to Australia in 1977 – called the news 'disappointing.' 'It's been a long journey, but [ABBA Voyage] is a super expensive project,' he added. 'Maybe we can revisit it in the future.' Though it's unclear what sort of value ABBA Voyage had been predicted to generate for the Australian economy, a December 2024 economic and social impact report noted that in the two years since its opening in May 2022, ABBA Voyage had generated £1.40 billion for the U.K. economy. 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
2 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
The Sun
2 days ago
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- 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
2 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.
