The Damned

Black Celebration: How Goth Rock Emerged From The Shadows

From murky origins, goth music made its first stirrings in the late 70s and early 80s, coming into the light with the likes of Siouxsie Sioux and The Cure.

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Features3 months ago

Search And Destroy: 11 Rare Singles From Great Lost Punks

To celebrate punk’s singularly DIY spirit, we present 11 unsung rare punk singles from short-lived bands who stuck it to the man in style.

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News4 months ago

The Damned Reschedule UK Tour Dates To February 2022

Originally scheduled for July 2021, these dates will feature The Damned's original line-up, featuring Rat Scabies and Brian James alongside Dave Vanian and Captain Sensible.

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News5 months ago

One Thousand Motels Prepare To ‘Get In Where You Fit In’ On New Album

The band features Chris Constantinou and The Damned drummer Rat Scabies, now joined by vocalist Sean Wheeler.

Features5 months ago

Best Female Bassists: An Essential Top 25 Countdown

Our list of the best female bassists includes key players in punk, funk, and lyrical rock, and headed by one of the most versatile musicians to ever pick up the instrument.

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In-Depth5 months ago

Cover Story: A History Of Album Artwork

Music and art will always go together, as artwork can be as much a part of a record as the sound. Music fans have always taken pleasure from looking again and again...

Features6 months ago

Seduction By Mixtape: Creating The Perfect Mix For Every Relationship

In honor of Valentine's Day, here's a guide on how to make the perfect mixtape for each stage of courtship.

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In-Depth6 months ago

Anarchy Around The World: Punk Goes Global

While the US & UK continue to claim the land rights, punk was an agent of change on a worldwide scale and its impact has affected all corners of the globe.

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Features9 months ago

‘Watching The Detectives’: From One Elvis To Another As Costello Calls

As the world mourned The King, a new Elvis came along, with the breakthrough Costello single 'Watching The Detectives.'

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News9 months ago

The Damned’s Original Line-Up To Reunite For 2021 UK Tour

Dave Vanian and Captain Sensible will be appearing on stage with drummer Rat Scabies and guitarist Brian James for the first time in over 25 years.

News10 months ago

Listen To ‘Manipulator’, From The Damned’s ‘The Rockfield Files’ EP

The legendary punks' new EP is set for release through Search & Destroy/Spinefarm on October 16.

Features10 months ago

Can You Judge An Album By Its Cover? How Artwork Reflects The Music

In the vinyl era, every genre of music developed its own visual aesthetic, a tip-off to the listener as to what could be found inside the album cover.

Features11 months ago

Heaven Is A Half-Pipe: The Joys Of Skate-Punk

Supercharging punk with hardcore speed and bratty humour, the likes of Blink-182, Sum 41 and Green Day took skate-punk into the mainstream in the 90s.