THE DAMED is an unapologetic Los Angeles goth infused post punk band fronted by guitarist-vocalist Heather Hellskiss and drummer Watts Yoshizawa. Angular stricken guitar riffs soaked in chorus and fuzz feed the brooding bass lines weaving between Watts' tom-ridden disco punk surf beats. Hellskiss' sarcastic, aggressive lyrics thrust like knives while maintaining a comforting and catchy melody.

Their live shows are energetic and have drawn comparisons to everyone from Siouxsie & The Banshees, The Coathangers, Sonic Youth to The Go-Gos. The Damed has been featured by Buzzbands LA, New Noise Magazine, Hollywood Music Magazine, Loud Women, Rock Revolt and many others. They have played at numerous venues in Los Angeles, including Boardners and Highland Park Bowl, and can be heard on the airwaves. 

The Damed’s sophomore release is due out in Spring 2023 on Hellskiss Records via Distrokid. The EP was recorded at Hellskiss Studios in Los Angeles, CA and was co-produced, mixed and mastered by Vanessa Silberman at A Diamond Heart Production in Brooklyn, NY.