Name: Screaming Dead and Damage UK’s Christmas Blowout
Start: 2025-12-14T14:00:00+00:00
End: 2025-12-14T20:00:00+00:00
Location: Hope and Anchor Islington

$Screaming Dead and Damage UK\u2019s Christmas Blowout$

Welcome to our annual Screaming Dead / Damage UK Christmas bash, as always we bring to an eclectic mix of punk infused rock ‘n’ roll to kick your festive season off with a bang!
As always we have a full supporting cast consisting of The Roz Bruce Infusion, Neovenator and Vintage Villains.
Screaming Dead
Hailing from Cheltenham and formed in 1980, Screaming Dead are an early UK horror‑punk band often described as a goth‑meets‑punk hybrid. They gained indie chart success with their singles Night Creatures and a bold cover of Paint It Black. Their use of theatrical horror imagery and organ textures earned them a distinctive cult following. Their latest album Ride With The Dead was released in 2023 and won them a new legion of fans worldwide.
Damage UK
A London‑based four‑piece punk outfit formed around 2020 by veterans of the original 1977 punk scene (including members from Nuffin’ and Xtraverts). Their sound fuses raw, energetic classic punk with subtle post‑punk influences. Their most recent album Innocent Bystanders showcases sharp riffs and political themes, staying true to punk’s punk-est instincts.
https://www.facebook.com/DamageUKPunk/
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9hRUAejcVwHMTbcFW6Zfsg
The Roz Bruce Infusion
The Roz Bruce Infusion (aka The Infusion) are an exciting 3 piece ALT/PSYCH/ROCK band from the Midlands, full of fun concepts and daring darkness. They blend poetic songwriting and Hendrix‑inspired guitar with psychedelic rock energy. Their live performances exhibit an intriguing, artistic edge.
The band play gigs all around the UK, including support slots with bands Blockheads, Arthur Brown, Evil Blizzard, Gong, Knifeworld, Space Ritual, Pretty Things etc.. Released in 2025 their latest album Switchcraft has been gaining glowing reviews.
Neovenator
Self‑described as “steampunk oddballs”, this Kingston‑upon‑Thames band formed around 2021. Their debut LP Songs From The End Of The Pier leans into quirky English psych‑pop fused with punk sensibilities. They regularly play steampunk festivals and support acts such as Spizzenergi and The Fallen Leaves.
The Vintage Villains
Performing under many different names in the past Vintage Villains are old hands at the music game, performing a raw edged punk infused rock n roll. Get here early and see what you think.