by Arta Gailuma
— Photojournalist —
January 2, 2018 at the O2 Academy in Birmingham, U.K. —
The Damned, a band that is recognized for its influence on the original Punk movement, now over four decades later are still packing in the crowds. Having just released a brilliant single ‘Standing On The Edge Of Tomorrow’ from the new album Evil Spirits set for release in April of 2018, the band is on tour with special guest Stray Cats drummer Slim Jim Phantom.
Reunited again with bass player Paul Gray The Damned brought tonight 40 years of classics to life on O2 Academy’s stage. The set was pieced together from several albums throughout its history, including the iconic 1976 bands first single ‘New Rose’ which guaranteed a damn good night.
Band:
Dave Vanian- vocals
Captain Sensible- guitar
Monty Oxymoron- keyboards
Paul Gray- bass
Pinch- drums
The Damned & Slim Jim Phantom Concert Photo Gallery
Setlist:
Wait For The Blackout
Lively Arts
Silly Kids Games
Standing On The Edge Of Tomorrow
Dr. Jeckyll And Mr. Hyde
Under The Floor Again
Anti- Pope
So Messed Up
New Rose
Love Song
Stranger On The Town
Gun Fury
Eloise (Paul Ryan cover)
Street Of Dreams
Devil In Disguise
Ignite
Dozen Girls
Neat Neat Neat
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Seagulls
Generals
Evil Spirits
Smash It Up
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Jet Boy, Jet Girl ( Elton Motello cover)
Band’s sites:
www.officialdamned.com
www. facebook.com/OfficialDamned/
www.slimjimphantom.com
