Legendary UK punk act The Damned have announced a North American headlining tour that will surround their June 8th appearance at the recently announced No Values festival in Pomona, California. The outing will mark The Damned’s first US tour in 35 years featuring original drummer Rat Scabies, who recently rejoined the band.
The classic early ’80s lineup of Scabies, singer David Vanian, guitarist Captain Sensible, and bassist Paul Gray will kick off the 10-date tour on May 27th in Toronto, and wrap up the run June 15th in Portland, Oregon.
Tickets to select dates go on sale this Friday (March 1st) at 10 a.m. local time via Ticketmaster, with other shows available via the band’s website. Fans can also check for deals or pick up tickets to sold-out shows via StubHub, where your purchase is 100% guaranteed through StubHub’s Fan Protect program.
According to a press release, The Damned...
The classic early ’80s lineup of Scabies, singer David Vanian, guitarist Captain Sensible, and bassist Paul Gray will kick off the 10-date tour on May 27th in Toronto, and wrap up the run June 15th in Portland, Oregon.
Tickets to select dates go on sale this Friday (March 1st) at 10 a.m. local time via Ticketmaster, with other shows available via the band’s website. Fans can also check for deals or pick up tickets to sold-out shows via StubHub, where your purchase is 100% guaranteed through StubHub’s Fan Protect program.
According to a press release, The Damned...
- 2/28/2024
- by Spencer Kaufman
- Consequence - Music
To celebrate the release of The Damned: Final Damnation available on DVD 2 disc set including 1 x DVD and 1 x bonus Live CD on 29th January 2024, we’re giving away sets to 2 lucky winners!
In June 1988, seminal punks The Damned reformed their original 1976 line-up of Dave Vanian, Brian James, Captain Sensible and Rat Scabies for 2 sell-out shows at the infamous Town and Country Club in London’s Kentish Town.
The first half of the set saw the original formation burn through tracks including New Rose and Neat, Neat, Neat from their first album Damned, Damned, Damned.
The second half of the set saw later members Roman Jugg and Bryn Merrick join the group (less Brian James) for some of their later smash hits including Love Song and Smash It Up. Brian James then rejoined the rest of the group for a finale of Looking at You and The Last Time.
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In June 1988, seminal punks The Damned reformed their original 1976 line-up of Dave Vanian, Brian James, Captain Sensible and Rat Scabies for 2 sell-out shows at the infamous Town and Country Club in London’s Kentish Town.
The first half of the set saw the original formation burn through tracks including New Rose and Neat, Neat, Neat from their first album Damned, Damned, Damned.
The second half of the set saw later members Roman Jugg and Bryn Merrick join the group (less Brian James) for some of their later smash hits including Love Song and Smash It Up. Brian James then rejoined the rest of the group for a finale of Looking at You and The Last Time.
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- 1/15/2024
- by Competitions
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
Algy Ward, the founding frontman of cult British heavy metal band Tank, has died at the age of 63 after suffering from recurring health issues.
Ward, born Alasdair Mackie Ward, reportedly passed away last Wednesday (May 17th) at a hospital in Tunbridge Wells, Kent. The news was confirmed by Tank guitarist Mick Tucker, who posted the following message on social media:
“R.I.P Algy… Just heard the sad news my old band mate passed away in hospital last Wednesday May 17th.
We formed a formidable songwriting team when I joined Tank in 1983 and recorded some great albums along the way and many shows with Tank and the Nicky Moore band who I joined in 1990 with Algy.
Over the last couple of years we had to carry on without him but hoped one day we could get him back onstage with us.
A glass will be raised tonight in your honour ….”
Before forming Tank,...
Ward, born Alasdair Mackie Ward, reportedly passed away last Wednesday (May 17th) at a hospital in Tunbridge Wells, Kent. The news was confirmed by Tank guitarist Mick Tucker, who posted the following message on social media:
“R.I.P Algy… Just heard the sad news my old band mate passed away in hospital last Wednesday May 17th.
We formed a formidable songwriting team when I joined Tank in 1983 and recorded some great albums along the way and many shows with Tank and the Nicky Moore band who I joined in 1990 with Algy.
Over the last couple of years we had to carry on without him but hoped one day we could get him back onstage with us.
A glass will be raised tonight in your honour ….”
Before forming Tank,...
- 5/22/2023
- by Jon Hadusek
- Consequence - Music
On Neal Purvis and Robert Wade’s watch, the secret agent has become a parent, grown his hair and even alluded to gay experiences. It even rains in Bond films now. But after the ending of No Time to Die, even they don’t know what happens next
When Neal Purvis and Robert Wade were students together in the late 1970s, they formed a band and wrote their own James Bond theme. “It was called Never Say Thunderballs Dr No,” Purvis tells me. “Musically, it was quite good,” offers Wade. The group is still going strong, with Rat Scabies of the Damned on drums. A decade ago, they even played their Bond theme to the producer Michael G Wilson, who with his half-sister Barbara Broccoli is one of the custodians of the franchise. “He said: ‘Don’t give up your day job,’” Purvis shrugs. “Which I thought was a bit unnecessary.
When Neal Purvis and Robert Wade were students together in the late 1970s, they formed a band and wrote their own James Bond theme. “It was called Never Say Thunderballs Dr No,” Purvis tells me. “Musically, it was quite good,” offers Wade. The group is still going strong, with Rat Scabies of the Damned on drums. A decade ago, they even played their Bond theme to the producer Michael G Wilson, who with his half-sister Barbara Broccoli is one of the custodians of the franchise. “He said: ‘Don’t give up your day job,’” Purvis shrugs. “Which I thought was a bit unnecessary.
- 11/12/2021
- by Ryan Gilbey
- The Guardian - Film News
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