{"id":66944,"date":"2026-08-07T05:44:06","date_gmt":"2026-08-07T05:44:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/australia\/66944\/"},"modified":"2026-08-07T05:44:06","modified_gmt":"2026-08-07T05:44:06","slug":"news-the-new-christs-join-the-damneds-final-damnation-tour-in-melbourne","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/australia\/66944\/","title":{"rendered":"News: The New Christs Join The Damned’s Final Damnation Tour In Melbourne"},"content":{"rendered":"

More than four decades after emerging from the shadow of\u00a0Radio Birdman,\u00a0The New Christs\u00a0remain one of Australia\u2019s most enduring and influential rock bands. Now, the group have been confirmed as special guests for\u00a0The Damned\u2019s Final Damnation Tour, joining the legendary UK punk pioneers at\u00a0The Forum, Melbourne\u00a0on\u00a013 September.<\/p>\n

Formed in the early 1980s by vocalist\u00a0Rob Younger, The New Christs quickly established themselves as a formidable force in Australian underground rock. Drawing on the raw intensity of punk while embracing a broader rock and roll palette, the band has built a reputation for uncompromising live performances that have resonated with audiences both in Australia and overseas.<\/p>\n

The current lineup of\u00a0Rob Younger,\u00a0Dave Kettley,\u00a0Brent Williams,\u00a0Jim Dickson\u00a0and\u00a0Paul Larsen\u00a0continues that legacy, delivering performances that remain every bit as urgent as those that first cemented the band\u2019s reputation.<\/p>\n

Their momentum showed little sign of slowing in 2025, when The New Christs returned to Europe for the first time in more than a decade. The tour celebrated the release of the career-spanning double LP\u00a0The Burning of Rome: Selected Works\u00a0and reaffirmed the band\u2019s place as one of Australia\u2019s most respected rock exports, proving their catalogue has lost none of its power over the years.<\/p>\n

Joining\u00a0The Damned\u00a0on what is billed as the band\u2019s farewell Australian tour feels like a fitting pairing. Both groups helped shape the evolution of punk and alternative rock in their respective countries, and together they bring decades of history to one of Melbourne\u2019s most iconic live venues.<\/p>\n

For The New Christs, it represents another significant chapter in a career built on longevity rather than nostalgia. More than 40 years after their formation, they continue to carry the same spirit that first made them one of Australia\u2019s defining underground rock bands.<\/p>\n

go HERE<\/a> for tickets.<\/p>\n

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