The Damned Cancel North American Shows After Catastrophic Event

The British punk band The Damned have cancelled three upcoming tour dates in Seattle, Portland, and Vancouver due to an unspecified "unexpected and catastrophic event" at a band member's home. The cancellations include headline shows and a performance at Portland's Project Pabst festival, with refunds available at points of purchase. This incident occurs just months after the passing of founding guitarist Brian James, who died in March and was widely recognized as a pioneer in the punk genre. The band has not disclosed further details about the event or whether the cancelled shows will be rescheduled. Fans have expressed concern and sent well wishes, while the band is scheduled to continue touring in the U.S. and Canada later this year. The Damned, formed in 1976, remain influential in punk music and recently announced a headlining show at Wembley Arena in 2026 to mark their 50th anniversary.