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Rating: 4.4 out of 5 based on 15 reviews

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THE DAMNED IN CONCERT:

The Damned will go down in music history as the first British punk band to release a single, but most fans will remember them for the fury of their epic live shows. Adrenaline-fueled guitar solos and rapid-fire snare rolls are the order of the day wherever the group plays, and audiences always go crazy for their raw, unbridled sound. They balance their high-speed energy with gothic elements like eerie keyboard flourishes and Dave Vanian's dark vocals, and the result is a dynamic concert experience that stays true to their punk roots while also exploring more shoadowy territory. On tour The Damned tears through intense tunes like “Neat Neat Neat”, “New Rose”, and “Smash It Up” with savage intensity, treating ticket buyers to a high-octane punk rock spectacle that shakes them to their core.

BACKGROUND SNAPSHOT:

Dave Vanian (vocals), Captain Sensible (guitar/bass), Rat Scabbies (drums), and Brian James (guitar) formed The Damned in 1976. That same year they beat all their punk contemporaries to the punch by releasing "New Rose", the first single of the British punk movement. They also released the first UK punk album, 1977's Damned Damned Damned, an instant classic that's as vital today as it was 30 years ago. Their early emergence on the scene and popularity allowed them to tour the US before any of their British peers, and they influenced numerous ‘80s hardcore bands in the process. The group added keyboards and began experimenting with tempo dynamics in the ‘80s -- two developments that proved pivotal to the goth movement. After being dormant in the ‘90s they reformed at the end of the decade and haven’t looked back since. The Damned are still going loud and  strong, bringing their signature sound to new generations of punk fans every time they tour.

Setlists

    1. 1.Love Song
    2. 2.Machine Gun Etiquette
    3. 3.Wait for the Blackout
    4. 4.Lively Arts
    5. 5.The History of the World (Part 1)
    6. 6.Plan 9 Channel 7
    7. 7.Stranger on the Town
    8. 8.Limit Club
    9. 9.I Just Can't Be Happy Today
    10. 10.Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde
    11. 11.Fan Club
    12. 12.Eloise (Barry Ryan cover)
    13. 13.Life Goes On
    14. 14.Beware of the Clown
    15. 15.Noise Noise Noise
    16. 16.Ignite
    17. 17.Neat Neat Neat
    18. 18.Curtain Call
    19. 19.New Rose
    20. 20.Smash It Up (Part 1)
    21. 21.Smash It Up (Part 2)
    1. 1.Love Song
    2. 2.Machine Gun Etiquette
    3. 3.Wait for the Blackout
    4. 4.Lively Arts
    5. 5.The History of the World (Part 1)
    6. 6.Plan 9 Channel 7
    7. 7.Stranger on the Town
    8. 8.Limit Club
    9. 9.I Just Can't Be Happy Today
    10. 10.Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde
    11. 11.Beware of the Clown
    12. 12.Eloise (Barry Ryan cover)
    13. 13.Life Goes On
    14. 14.The Invisible Man
    15. 15.Ignite
    16. 16.Neat Neat Neat

  2. Encore

    1. 17.Curtain Call
    2. 18.Drum Solo (Rat Scabies)
    3. 19.New Rose

  3. Encore 2

    1. 20.There Ain't No Sanity Clause
    2. 21.Smash It Up (Part 1)
    3. 22.Smash It Up (Part 2)
    1. 1.Love Song (Delayed start due to Rat Scabies forgetting to come out with his in-ear monitors)
    2. 2.Machine Gun Etiquette
    3. 3.Wait for the Blackout
    4. 4.Lively Arts
    5. 5.The History of the World (Part 1)
    6. 6.Plan 9 Channel 7
    7. 7.Stranger on the Town
    8. 8.Limit Club
    9. 9.I Just Can't Be Happy Today
    10. 10.Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde
    11. 11.Beware of the Clown
    12. 12.Eloise (Barry Ryan cover)
    13. 13.Life Goes On
    14. 14.The Invisible Man
    15. 15.Ignite
    16. 16.Neat Neat Neat

  2. Encore

    1. 17.Curtain Call
    2. 18.Drum Solo (Rat Scabies)
    3. 19.New Rose

  3. Encore 2

    1. 20.There Ain't No Sanity Clause
    2. 21.Smash It Up (Part 1)
    3. 22.Smash It Up (Part 2)
    4. 23.Arnold Layne (Pink Floyd cover) (Captain Sensible on vocals, who makes reference to "the ghost of Syd Barrett" at the end)
    1. 1.Love Song
    2. 2.Machine Gun Etiquette
    3. 3.Wait for the Blackout
    4. 4.Lively Arts
    5. 5.The History of the World (Part 1)
    6. 6.Plan 9 Channel 7
    7. 7.Stranger on the Town
    8. 8.The Limit Club
    9. 9.I Just Can't Be Happy Today
    10. 10.Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde
    11. 11.Beware of the Clown
    12. 12.Eloise (Barry Ryan cover)
    13. 13.Life Goes On
    14. 14.The Invisible Man
    15. 15.Ignite
    16. 16.Neat Neat Neat

  2. Encore

    1. 17.Curtain Call
    2. 18.Drum Solo (Rat Scabies)
    3. 19.New Rose

  3. Encore 2

    1. 20.There Ain't No Sanity Clause
    2. 21.Smash It Up (Part 1)
    3. 22.Smash It Up (Part 2)
    4. 23.Happy Talk (Rodgers & Hammerstein cover) (Short vocal only version by Captain Sensible after the rest of the group had left the stage. )
    1. 1.Love Song
    2. 2.Machine Gun Etiquette
    3. 3.Wait for the Blackout
    4. 4.Lively Arts
    5. 5.The History of the World (Part 1)
    6. 6.Plan 9 Channel 7
    7. 7.Stranger on the Town
    8. 8.Limit Club
    9. 9.I Just Can't Be Happy Today
    10. 10.Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde
    11. 11.Beware of the Clown
    12. 12.Eloise (Barry Ryan cover)
    13. 13.Life Goes On
    14. 14.The Invisible Man
    15. 15.Ignite
    16. 16.Neat Neat Neat

  2. Encore

    1. 17.Curtain Call
    2. 18.Drum Solo (Rat Scabies)
    3. 19.New Rose

  3. Encore 2

    1. 20.There Ain't No Sanity Clause
    2. 21.Smash It Up (Part 1)
    3. 22.Smash It Up (Part 2)

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Reviews

Rating: 4.4 out of 5 based on 15 reviews
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  • Awesome concert

    by BestFriendsForever on 2024-07-13Commodore Ballroom - VancouverRating: 5 out of 5

    Had the best time! These guys rock!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • Outstanding

    by Keith on 2024-06-17Commodore Ballroom - VancouverRating: 5 out of 5

    Great night with the Damned. The band was in perfect form in Vancouver Friday night. Each member seemed to be very much into the gig. Awesome selection of their vast library of hits. The band is very tight, and everyone was in sync with each other. It was one of the best gigs I have ever been to. So sad when it ended. They did three encores. Love these guys. I have always said they are the best punk band ever. The song writing and great hooks, make them a premium band. Truly the Beatles of punk. Phenomenal concert!

  • Is it 1979?

    by Swoop on 2024-06-17Commodore Ballroom - VancouverRating: 5 out of 5

    A band at the top of their game. Still playing it like they mean it. Good banter from Captain. Venue good for sound and atmosphere. The average age of the audience was around 40. They have many fans who weren’t born when they started!

  • The Damned

    by Roo on 2024-05-31The Danforth Music Hall - TorontoRating: 5 out of 5

    Great venue not to big not to small acoustics were good, & The Damned one of those bands always worth seeing live, still kicking it even now

  • A good concert by a legendary band.

    by Glenn on 2024-05-30The Danforth Music Hall - TorontoRating: 4 out of 5

    First of all,I thought the show was good. They did not play songs off any of their mid 80's albums,except for "Eloise",instead focusing on their 1977-1980 material,plus a few new tunes. My only gripe was the seating in the mezzanine level. Inadequate leg room and people with gigantic craniums occupying presumably empty seats in front of you meant you had an obstructed view of the show. The band did not need an opening act, they have plenty of material to play to fans, which is what we were there for.

  • They were Awesome!

    by Dimonic on 2024-05-30The Danforth Music Hall - TorontoRating: 5 out of 5

    The Damned absolutely did not disappoint. From the entrance Dr. Who theme to the four song encore, Dave Vanian (who is clearly immortal), Captain Sensible (who isn't), Rat Scabies (who still has it) along with Paul Grey and Monty Oxymoron delivered a stirring performance, with many crowd pleasers from the early years sprinkled with excellent later songs. The crowd were really into it, and Vanian fed from the audience with his magnetic presence and played off the other performers all the while. His voice is as good or better than ever, and Sensible's guitar was deceptively brilliant while he was simply having the time of his life, and Rat Scabies was magnificent. Paul Grey delivered an always workman-like and sometimes amazing bass, and Monty completed the sound. The Ichi-Bons were the perfect supporting band, very high energy and they warmed up the audience a treat with their high octane surf sound. I was able to get within 3 people of the stage, and the full house was just loving it, singing along and transfixed by Vanian.

  • Damned don't disappoint!

    by theartchick on 2024-05-30The Danforth Music Hall - TorontoRating: 5 out of 5

    Great show. A good mix of old and newer songs. Needed better sound mixing though-at times Dave was inaudible over the band, and I came to hear that voice!

  • Fantastic

    by MarkB on 2024-05-30The Danforth Music Hall - TorontoRating: 5 out of 5

    The Damned were better than ever. Great to see Rat, Captain, Dave and Paul back on such good form. Superb drum solo. Last saw them in 1983. Excellent line up and set list.

  • Total garbage, white trash heavin

    by SmoothlyJoe on 2018-07-09Commodore Ballroom - VancouverRating: 1 out of 5

    The show was too dark and the people were too old to have a deviant mosh pit. The commodore ball room was nice

  • by Cec1 on 2018-07-09Commodore Ballroom - VancouverRating: 5 out of 5

    Really great performance! Super fun show! Great energy