The Damned

English punk rock legends The Damned will perform in New Zealand, for the first time in 25 years when they play at the Powerstation in January. (And coincidentally it’s at the same location they last performed back in 1987, when the room was called The Galaxy.)

Creating punk rock history in 1976 alongside The Clash, Sex Pistols and Ramones, they were the first UK group to release a ‘punk rock’ single with the scorching New Rose, and the first UK punk act to tour the US. 35-years on and the rush of witnessing a Damned live show is still comparable to that first buzz of energy released at some long-forgotten sweat box of youth.

With the longest stable line-up in their history, a cracking new album under their belts, a seemingly never-ending touring schedule, and with fans worldwide still demanding their attention, the Damned entered their fourth decade in the business energised and ready to inflict yet more anarchy, chaos and destruction on audiences everywhere.

Featuring original members Dave Vanian on vocals, and Captain Sensible on guitar, The Damned will perform songs from their classic, Nick Lowe produced debut album Damned Damned Damned (1977) as well as a selection of songs from their 35 year history which sees them play shows in the UK, Europe, North American, Japan, Australia and New Zealand.

Over the course of those 35-years they’ve influenced everyone from the Sex Pistols and Motorhead to the Offspring and Guns n’ Roses, so the Powerstation is delighted to welcome The Damned to our shores to expose another generation of NZ fans to one of the most resilient bands of the last 40-years.