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The Damned announces their new studio album, "Not Like Everybody Else," releasing on 26 January 2026 via earMUSIC, honoring founding guitarist Brian James.
Recorded in five days at Revolver Studio, Los Angeles, the album features Dave Vanian on vocals and Rat Scabies on drums after a 40-year studio hiatus.
The album includes covers like R. Dean Taylor's "There’s A Ghost In My House" and Pink Floyd's "See Emily Play," showcasing diverse musical influences.
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