The Damned are an English punk band who released the first British punk single with “New Rose” and the first British punk album with “Damned Damned Damned” in October, 1976. They released stellar punk albums such as the previously mentioned album and “Machine Gun Etiquette” before moving towards a gothic style in the 80s, mostly spearheaded by singer Dave Vanian’s already ghoulish look and style. The band has gone through numerous line-up changes but still records new music today.