THE DAMNED RELEASE NEW TRACK 'PROCRASTINATION'
NEW ALBUM 'EVIL SPIRITS' OUT THIS FRIDAY APRIL 13TH
ON SEARCH AND DESTROY / SPINEFARM RECORDS
ON SEARCH AND DESTROY / SPINEFARM RECORDS
PRE-ORDER ALBUM HERE
PLAYING SELECT WEST COAST DATES IN JULY
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| Photo: Steve Gullick |
In the week leading up to the hugely-anticipated release of Evil Spirits, the first new album in ten years from British punk rock icons The Damned, the band are giving the world another fresh taste of their new material today with the release of "Procrastination" for download/stream on Spotify. Written by keyboard player Monty Oxymoron within the burst of creative activity that led to the recording of ‘Evil Spirits’ with famed producer Tony Visconti in October of 2017 at Atomic Sound studios in Brooklyn, "Procrastination" is a pulsating, glam stomper that musically does anything but hesitate or stall, as its title might suggest.
“The song came together by accident really,” explains Monty. “I sent Captain the basic tune with some lyrics, but it didn’t have a chorus at that point; magically it all fitted with a totally separate instrumental piece that he had and it all slotted together perfectly!”
“Regarding the lyrics, I think everyone suffers from procrastination,” continues Monty. “We’re all capable of putting off the stuff we don’t want to do. I was in Glastonbury recently and got myself a T-shirt that sums it all up quite nicely; ‘procrastinators of the world unite…tomorrow!’
“Ahh yes, one of Monty’s, this one,” adds Captain Sensible. “A bit of self-analysis here: what could be the reason that this band’s last album was recorded back in 2008? It’s good to be able to laugh at yourself – well, at least I think he’s talking about himself there… Isn’t he? Or is it me? Blimey!”
Evil Spirits is released this Friday, April 13th via Search And Destroy / Sprinfearm Records and is available on digital download via Spotify and i-Tunes, on CD and 180g vinyl available to pre-order HERE
The band play select shows on the West Coast iin July following their headline slot at Burger Boogaloo. A US tour will be announced at a later date (details forthcoming).
LIVE SHOWS:
EUROPE:
May 17 - Frankfurt - Batschkapp
May 19 - Lausanne - Les Docks
May 20 - Milan - Magnolia
May 22 - Munich - Strom
May 23 - Berlin - SO36
May 19 - Lausanne - Les Docks
May 20 - Milan - Magnolia
May 22 - Munich - Strom
May 23 - Berlin - SO36
May 25 - Hamburg - Fabrik
May 26 - Oberhausen - Turbinenhalle
May 27 - Amsterdam - Melkweg Oude Zaal
May 26 - Oberhausen - Turbinenhalle
May 27 - Amsterdam - Melkweg Oude Zaal
May 29 - Paris - Petit Bain
UK:
June 16 - Birmingham - Genting Arena *
June 17 - Manchester - Arena *
June 19 - Glasgow - The SSE Hydro *
July 5 - Vancouver - Commodore Ballroom
July 6 - Portland - Crystal Ballroom
July 7 - Seattle - Showbox at the Market
July 6 - Portland - Crystal Ballroom
July 7 - Seattle - Showbox at the Market
UK:
August 22 - Southampton - 02 Guildhall
August 23 - Holmfirth - Holmfirth Picture House
August 24 - Warrington - Warrington Parr Hall
August 25 - Belfast - Belsonic Festival (main support to Stiff Little Fingers)
* supporting the Hollywood Vampires
"...a highly melodic release with huge hooks and the usual amalgamation of punk, garage, goth, and psych that the band excels at...another great album......not to be missed." Big Takeover
“A batch of songs that snap and snarl in all the right places.” Uncut
“A welcome return to form.” Vive Le Rock
“The results are terrific.” 4/5 Mojo
“Stands up with the very best of the band’s back catalogue.” Classic Rock
"...hard-charging ethos accented by smooth hi-fi production and a stylistic debt to pop’s pre-rock era.” Stereogum
The Damned have become, if possible, more eccentric and outrageous as they grow older." - The Independent
"The King’s people have drunk from the Fountain of Youth. This truly is a band at the top of its game. Long Live The Damned”
– Louder Than War
The Damned are:
David Vanian - Vocals
Captain Sensible - Guitar
Monty Oxy Moron - Keyboard
Pinch - Drums
Paul Gray – Bass
Captain Sensible - Guitar
Monty Oxy Moron - Keyboard
Pinch - Drums
Paul Gray – Bass
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