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The Damned at work on new LP, Paul Gray back in band

Posted by Loren on September 23, 2017

The Damned at work on new LP, Paul Gray back in band
photo by Dod Morrison

The Damned have begun work on a new album set for release in 2018 on label Search & Destroy. The long-running band also announced a line-up change. Bassist Stu West is no longer a member, replaced by the return of Paul Gray--who played with them in the 1980s on albums including The Black Album and Strawberries.

The new album will be produced by Tony Visconti who has worked with artists including David Bowie, T.Rex, Morrisey, U2, The Stranglers, Iggy Pop and Thin Lizzy.

The Damned "Evil Spirits" 2018 UK Tour Dates:

26 January Newcastle O2 Academy
27 January Dundee Caird Hall
28 January Glasgow O2 Academy
30 January Leeds O2 Academy Leeds
31 January Manchester Academy 1
1 February Birmingham O2 Academy
3 February Leicester O2 Academy
4 February Nottingham Rock City
6 February Folkestone Leas Cliff Hall
7 February Southend Cliffs Pavilion
9 February Cardiff Great Hall
10 February Bristol O2 Academy Bristol
11 February Bournemouth O2 Academy
13 February Southampton O2 Guildhall
14 February Bexhill De La Warr Pavilion
17 February London O2 Forum

The Damned at work on new LP, Paul Gray back in band
photo by Dod Morrison

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