The Damned Things' legacy continues after being named one of the greatest supergroups of all time.
Despite being inactive for years, the five-piece band, formed by influential musicians from celebrated bands like Anthrax, Fall Out Boy and Every Time I Die, has found itself back in the spotlight.
Louder Sound ranked the 20 greatest rock supergroups of all time that not only featured renowned artists but also possessed the talent and the X factor.
Legendary bands like Cream, Emerson, Lake & Palmer and Temple of the Dog claimed the top three spots, making them the top tier in the category, but The Damned Things also earned recognition by joining the ranking at No. 17.
The publication praised them for delivering “a pair of unexpectedly great albums that melded metal’s power to hard rock melody,” referring to their 2010 debut album Ironiclast and 2019's High Crimes.
Joe Trohman, Dan Andriano and Keith Buckley of The Damned Things perform on stage at Bottom Lounge in 2019Daniel Boczarski/Redferns
Formed in 2009, the band was composed of Joe Trohman and Andy Hurley from Fall Out Boy, Scott Ian and Rob Caggiano from Anthrax and vocalist Keith Buckley from Every Time I Die.
What set The Damned Things apart from other supergroups was its blend of musicians from heavy metal, punk and rock bands, giving the band a distinctive sound that stood out from its peers.
Their debut album, Ironiclast, was released in 2010 with nine tracks, with their lead single, "We've Got a Situation Here," which also served as the band's first official music video.
For the band’s first album, Trohman shared that it was influenced by their love for powerful heavy metal melodies and classic rock anthems.
"This is an amalgam of three very different bands," the guitarist said, as cited by Blabbermouth, adding, "It seemed unlikely, but it turned out we were on the same page musically. We were both interested in putting together a heavy/classic-rock, blues-oriented, riff-based band while trying to stay away from what makes that sound generic and overplayed."
Unfortunately, The Damned Things remained inactive for several years as its members focused on their respective bands, including Fall Out Boy, which reunited in 2013 and released Save Rock and Roll.
The supergroup reunited in 2019 and released its second studio album, High Crimes, with a new lineup.
At this time, Dan Andriano of Alkaline Trio replaced Keith Buckley on vocals.
In addition to releasing their first album in eight years, The Damned Things also embarked on a U.S. tour with Crobot and He Is Legend as supporting acts.
Although the band has earned renewed recognition, The Damned Things remains on an indefinite hiatus with no official return in sight.
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