DAMNED Archives

DAMNED’s first European tour “JUKAI” hits 6 countries

May 15, 2025

Rising fast from Japan's indie rock scene, DAMNED takes on Europe for the very first time with DAMNED 2025 EUROPE TOUR: JUKAI. Kicking off on November 26 in Bochum, Germany, and concluding on December 7 in Lond...

Support Jrock artists this Friday as Bandcamp pass all funds to musicians

NBT

Apr 29, 2025

Doujin, Releases

This Friday on May 2, from midnight to midnight (PST), the music store Bandcamp will waive all its revenue share and pass all funds directly to artists and labels! It’s the perfect time to purchase music and sh...

DAMNED vocalist Hitone eats live moth in “Suikyou to Majiwaru Kyouhakuteki Kachikan” music video

Erica

Feb 4, 2025

Music Video, New Look

On January 31, DAMNED dropped the music video for "Suikyou to Majiwaru Kyouhakuteki Kachikan" (酔狂と交わる強迫的価値観), ahead of the single’s February 2025 release.Beyond the incredible music, behind-the-scenes info ...

DAMNED’s intense single “ArtrA” features remade track “Shadows”

Erica

Dec 10, 2024

Releases

On December 7, DAMNED dropped their latest single, "ArtrA" (アルトラ), delivering a powerful two-track release steeped in raw energy. ArtrA features the title track and its pairing, Shadows, highlighting the dualit...

DAMNED releases live music video “Dokuai” with bilingual lyrics

Erica

Nov 20, 2024

Music Video, Releases

On November 18, DAMNED dropped a live music video for Dokuai (毒愛), capturing the band’s adrenalizing live energy as they perform before a crowd. The video includes Japanese lyrics with English translation, maki...

DAMNED’s “-STAIN-” music video blends loudcore energy with visual kei flair

Erica

Aug 23, 2024

Music Video, New Look

DAMNED continues to forge ahead in the visual kei scene, carving out a distinctive sound that's all their own. On August 23, they released their fourth official music video, -STAIN-. The accompanying single -ST...

DAMNED ignites the stage in live music video “Grimnir”

Erica

Apr 19, 2024

Music Video, Releases, Tour and event

DAMNED dropped a live music video for their track Grimnir on April 12. The video captures the band's electrifying stage presence, filmed during a live show at Ikebukuro Edge in Tokyo.Flashing strobe lights ...

DAMNED returns to roots with “-Thanatosis-” music video

Erica

Mar 23, 2024

Music Video, New Look

DAMNED released their first music video showcasing new members vocalist Hitone and guitarist Suica, in -Thanatosis-. The video premiered on March 21, 2024, at 23:00 (JST).Vocalist Hitone admitted on X, "Thi...

DAMNED introduces vocalist Hitone in single “Anemone”

Erica

Jan 22, 2024

Lineup change, Releases

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 ban...

DAMNED vocalist Keigo exits band after final performance

Erica and Kay

Nov 11, 2023

Band status

Fans of the band DAMNED are in for some bittersweet news—lead vocalist Keigo has shared that he'll be stepping down from the lineup after their live performance on November 22, 2023. Despite this change, the re...

DAMNED’s digital single “Souen” offers diverse sonic soundscapes

Erica

Oct 8, 2023

Releases

If you're ready to be lit aflame while still breathing, visual kei deathcore band DAMNED has got you. Emerging on the coattails of 2022 as a new band, they've quickly arisen as one of JROCK NEWS' bands to watch...

DAMNED’s 6th single “REFRAIN” marks departure of guitarist You

Erica

Jun 22, 2023

Releases, Tour and event

DAMNED wasted no time since their formation in 2022 and continues their unstoppable momentum with the release of their sixth single, REFRAIN. Available on Bandcamp starting June 21, this release features the ti...

Experience “Fla:ill”, DAMNED’s explosive second music video

Erica

May 23, 2023

Music Video, Releases

On May 23, visual kei loudcore band DAMNED released their exciting second music video, "Fla:ill". Vocalist Keigo's raw lyrics intertwine with a riveting composition that will blow you away!Vocalist Keigo pe...

DAMNED lets fans decide next single via social media

Erica

Apr 1, 2023

Releases

Visual kei loudcore band DAMNED freshly utilizes social media, inviting fans to vote for their next single via YouTube and Twitter.From April 1–4, four demo songs will be released on DAMNED's official YouTu...