DrownedInSound — We expect a punk band, who convey a punk message, and Evil Spirits doesn’t quite get there. more info

Stereogum — The Damned's first album in 10 years, Evil Spirits, is out this Friday. It was recorded with legendary producer Tony Visconti and follows 2008's So, Who's Paranoid?, and we've already heard a few singles: "Standing On The Edge Of Tomorrow," "Look Lef... more info

Metal Injection — Their riffage instantly brings back fond memories of bands like Obituary and Entombed, all while creating something new and exciting. The post HOMEWRECKER Bring Crunchy Riffs & Breakdowns with New Track "Land of The Damned" appeared first on Metal In... more info

Guardian Music — ‘Audiences hated us, motorcycle gangs chased us’ … fuelled by amphetamine and cider, a bunch of former toilet-cleaners and gravediggers made Britain’s first punk singleIn 1976, Britain was a cultural wasteland with stuff lik... more info

Chorus.fm — The Damned have shared “Look Left” and “Devil in Disguise” from their upcoming album, Evil Spirits, due out on April 13th. You can hear the tunes on Spotify or Apple Music. more info

Brooklyn Vegan — The Damned's new album Evil Spirits is out April 13. Continue reading… more info

Stereogum — Earlier this year, the Damned staged a comeback, announcing their first new album in 10 years, Evil Spirits -- the follow-up to 2008's So, Who's Paranoid? -- and embarking on a UK tour in advance of the imminent album. We've heard one song from it so... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — The lineup also includes Spits, Dwarves, Guida, The Dickies, plus reunions of Le Shok, Gris Gris, Hunx & His Punx, and more Continue reading… more info

Consequence of Sound — Plus: Mudhoney, Dwarves, La Shok's first live performance in 15 years, The Mummies, and John Waters. more info

Uncut — Photo by Ian Dickson/Redferns In 1976, The Damned released the first punk single, “New Rose”. 40 years later, the band’s original lineup – Dave …Continue reading » The post The Damned: “We were horrible English hooligans” appeared ... more info