The Damned’s Drummer To Depart After Halloween Show

The Damned‘s drummer Andrew “Pinch” Pinching has announced that he is parting ways with the seminal UK punk act after their Halloween show at the London Palladium on October 27th. A statement from the drummer read:

After 20 years with The Damned it’s time for me to move on. Having just fulfilled a dream playing Madison Square Garden, the upcoming London Palladium show seems like an obvious stepping off point for me. I’ve been lucky enough to meet some heroes & play shows with legendary bands & amazing characters. I send my love to my band mates past & present as well as everyone in the Damned organization & wish them all the best for the future. Up the Punks.