The Damned Tickets

I saw the Damned in the 80’s with Captain or Rat but not both. This is the best version of this band in 30+ years! Rat has brought an excitement and leadership that is fascinating to watch. Rat is the engine, Pinch did a good job but WOW. RAT KICKS ASS. Paul Grey is also a huge reason they sound so good. These guys have brought out the best in Cap and even Monty is somewhat restrained and in the groove. Go see them, they are the best.

Simply put, the best show I’ve seen and heard in a long time! Dave V is a quintessential showman, great voice, Captain Sensible just a fabulous guitarist and a cool dresser, the entire band was phenomenal. And they played all or at least most of their great songs. ’m so happy I bought these tix and experienced this show! Fun, punchy, charismatic performance!

First off, I love the Damned, so I may be biased. They rock so hard I just want to smash things up. I walked out of my concert drenched in sweat. There is so much energy in their music. While it is not my first Damned concert, I have never seen Rat Scabies play nor Paul Gray. It was great to see them both playing. Rat really attacks the drums in such a powerful way that seems like a concert within the concert. Paul kept the beat going and I love to hear his booming base which comes through on many songs in conjunction with the indomitable Captain Sensible who is a guitar genius (I need not say more). Of course, the man who has always carried the band, Dave Vanian continues to sing with such strength but also beauty. Monty also continues to hold the band together and keep them disciplined with his keyboard leads and vocals. If you have a chance to see them live do so! My only caveat is that they have such an incredible catalog of music which does not get the attention it deserves live. I would have loved to have heard American Promise and You're Gonna Realize from their new album Darkadelic in addition to Beware of the Clown and The Invisible Man which they did play. Maybe you'll hear those songs. Anyway, I love all of their albums Including the newer ones such as (Not of this Earth and Testify - not official) Grave Disorder, Whose Paranoid Now?, Evil Spirits, and Darkadelic. I wish they would work more of their songs into their live performances. They are playing larger venues with this tour and because of the reunion with Rat and Paul I believe these reasons are why they are omitting their newer catalog. Regardless, of whatever I say here - go see them. They rule the earth.

One of the best ever! I can’t wait to see them again.

I've seen practically every Damned show to come to the Greater Boston Area since the late 90s. Always see The Damned. Always!

the damned are the best and put on an awesome show

The show was wonderful, not a bad view in the house. The venue was great, the workers were helpful and quick to get you in.

If they only played 3 of my favourite songs ever (Wait for the Blackout, Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde and History of the World Part 1) and left, I still would br praising them and their liberating old school performance. No video screens. No effects. No pyro. Just good old fashioned rock'n'roll. A simply lit stage and a band determined to leave the impression of timelessness. These guys started the same year as The Sex Pistols (1976) yet they seem timeless. Great theatrical singing from Dave Vanian. Great guitar work from Captain Sensible. Great drumming from Rat Scabies who must be like almost 70! How is it possible? Maybe they've made some deal with the devil but honestly it makes you believe in the power of good music to prevail through time. If you have a chance to see them on this tour, do it! You will not regret a moment of their reasonable 90 minute set. No 3 hour long sets of unceasing megalomania for these boys (hello Macca and Bruce and Taylor!). Punchy, hit-filled, entertaining and succinct. Bravo Damned! May you play forevermore!

I drove four hours to see this show and I wasn't disappointed. The Damned don't need a big fancy light show or any frills to give an awesome performance. They are one of those rare bands who have endured the decades and are still legendary. They did a full set of songs spanning their catalog, including several from their latest album, which is really good. I'm glad I finally got to see them live, and the Fillmore was a perfect venue for the occasion.

Fantastic to see The Damned in the flesh once again! The band brings lots of energy and sounds as great as ever.