Punk rock pioneers The Damned are set to play Newcastle City Hall as part of their 50th anniversary tour. On Tuesday, December 1, the iconic gothic band will bring the 'Final Damnation 50' show to the North East venue.
This marks half a century since The Damned helped spark the British punk explosion, following a triumphant 50th Anniversary show at the OVO Arena Wembley in April. The line-up of Dave Vanian, Captain Sensible, Rat Scabies, Paul Gray, and Monty Oxymoron will return to Newcastle for the first time in three years.
Historic Punk Legacy
The Damned were the first UK punk band to release a single, an album, and tour the US. They will perform the best of their 50-year musical catalogue. Australian punk band The Saints '73-78', pioneers in their own right, will be special guests throughout.
Drummer Rat Scabies said: "Half a century on and who'd have thought we would still be upright and breathing? We never thought we'd make it this far and neither did you!"
"But here we are, a finely tuned engine. The Damned still has the power and finesse to excite, entertain and accelerate into our 50th year."
Tour Details and Support Act
Guitarist Captain Sensible added: "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."
The Damned released an acclaimed covers album titled Not Like Everybody Else earlier this year, featuring tracks that late founding member Brian James loved and that helped shape the band. The Saints '73-78' will perform material from their first three fabled albums.
For more information and to get tickets to see The Damned and The Saints '73-78' at Newcastle City Hall on Tuesday, December 1, visit the band's website.
