Brooklyn Vegan — photos by Rudy Rubio Echo & the Bunnymen / Billy Idol / Taking Back Sunday Some of the best action of the day went down on the smallest stages. I can't begrudge anyone for focusing on the big names, but... more info

Mercury News, California — Also on tap: Psychedelic Furs, The Church, Neko Case, The Damned, Edgar Winter, Dam-Funk. more info

The Telegraph — Captain Sensible and The Damned to mark 40 years since first UK punk-rock single, New Rose, with a concert at London's Royal Albert Hall in May 2016 more info

Brooklyn Vegan — Photos by Greg Cristman The Damned / TSOL / The Briefs @ Irving Plaza 10/31/2014 From their name down, The Damned have been perfectly suited for Halloween shows for over 30 years, something they've done in NYC a few times,... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — Captain Sensible busking outside Amoeba Records last year (via Amoeba Records) As mentioned, The Damned are in town this week to play Irving Plaza on Halloween with TSOL, and The Briefs. While here, guitarist Captain Sensible will be sitting in... more info

L.A. Times - Entertainment — The horror thriller "The Damned" reconfirms one cardinal rule: When the grizzled proprietor of a crumbling inn in the middle of nowhere tells you that the joint is closed, take a hike. more info

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Stereogum — A large supergroup calling themselves Dead Men Walking have announced they will play a one-off show at the Troubadour in Los Angeles on September 14. The core members of the group are Captain Sensible of the Damned, Slim Jim Phantom of the Stray Cats... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — Goth-tinged punk greats The Damned -- whose current lineup features OG members Dave Vanian and Captain Sensible -- will be doing a short "Hallows East" tour this fall, including a Halloween show (10/31) at NYC's Irving Plaza and then... more info

NME — Entry to gig at Forum show will cost just £1.70 more info