Drummer Rat Scabies returns to The Damned for a massive UK in December 2024

Drummer Rat Scabies returns to The Damned for a massive UK in December 2024

Posted on: 21 Nov 2023

Signalling the first time this line-up has played together since 1989, the punk veterans are taking to the road next year, including a stop off at one of Bristol’s biggest venues.

 

The Damned will play Bristol Beacon’s Beacon Hall on Thursday 12 December 2024.

 

This extensive reunion tour will see the legendary four-piece revisit sings from acclaimed albums Machine Gun Etiquette, The Black Album and Strawberries, in addition to fan favourite singles ‘Neat Neat Neat’, ‘New Rose’ and more. Tickets go on general sale at 10 AM on Friday 24 November 2023.

 

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The Damned formed in Croydon, London in 1976 after two struggling musicians, guitarist Ray Burns and drummer Chris Millar (now known as Captain Sensible and Rat Scabies respectively) met amongst the fledgling London punk scene.

 

Early efforts to create a band included future members of punk favourites including The Clash and Generation X. However, the group truly came together with the additions of guitarist Brian James and theatrical frontman Dave Vanian, with Sensible taking over on bass.

 

The band’s first gig was opening for the Sex Pistols at cult London venue The 100 Club and the four-piece became the first UK punk band to officially release a single with ‘New Rose’ – beating the Sex Pistols’ ‘Anarchy in the UK’ by a matter of weeks.

 

In 1977, The Damned released their debut album, Damned Damned Damned, and embarked on a UK support slot with T. Rex as well as their own run of dates in the US. The band have changed lineups several times since then with lead singer Vanian remaining the only constant member.

 

With twelve studio albums and various UK charting singles under their belts, The Damned are undeniable pioneers of the London punk scene, earning a fiercely dedicated fanbase that continues expanding to this day and maintaining a reputation for legendary live shows.

 

 

In addition to Bristol, The Damned’s December 2024 tour of the UK will see the band play shows in Newcastle, Glasgow, Manchester, Leeds Nottingham, Wolverhampton, Southampton, Eastbourne, Cambridge and London.

 

The Damned will play Bristol Beacon’s Beacon Hall on Thursday 12 December 2024 with tickets on general sale at 10 AM on Friday 24 November 2023. Secure your tickets HERE.

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Stanley Gray

Stan is a born and bred Bristolian, recently graduated from studying English Literature in Sheffield. His passions are music and literature and he spends the majority of his time in venues all over the city, immersing himself in Bristol’s alternative music scene. A lifelong Bristol City fan, Stan’s Saturdays are spent watching his team both home and away.