On January 12, DAMNED introduced their latest vocalist, Hitone, to the official lineup. Additionally, support guitarist Suica officially joined the band. This exciting news coincided with the release of the band’s ninth single, Anemone, which is now globally accessible for purchase and streaming.

The lead track, Anemone, is performed by Hitone, who also penned the lyrics. This piece contrasts with DAMNED’s earlier works, presenting a softer composition by guitarist Kou. Hitone’s vocals add a fresh dimension to the band, featuring a voice capable of delivering gentle high notes before smoothly transitioning into deep growls.

Intriguingly, the single Anemone showcases the new titular track and a rerecording of Grimnir. Grimnir, DAMNED’s second single, was originally released in 2022.

Stream it for yourself, and experience the style update as the band welcomes new members.

In 2023, DAMNED experienced the departure of two members: guitarist You and vocalist Keigo. They have been succeeded by vocalist Hitone and guitarist Suica.

To commemorate the lineup change and the release of Anemone, DAMNED has shared fresh artist photos. Take a look below and familiarize yourself with their latest members.

: Vocalist Hitone

: Guitarist Kou

: Guitarist Suica

: Bassist Sakura

: Drummer Masaya

Update 22-03-2024: Initially, we credited former vocalist Keigo for the vocals on the rerecording of “Grimnir” due to a misunderstanding of the lyrics’ credentials. While we couldn’t verify the vocalist, we now believe it’s sung by new vocalist Hitone. The article has been updated to reflect this.