THE DAMNED THINGS’ Joe Trohman, Rob Caggiano Featured In New Video Interview
February 15, 2011, 13 years ago
BareBonesMusic.com recently conducted an interview with THE DAMNED THINGS Joe Trohman and Rob Caggiano during the current leg of the Jägermeister Music Tour with BUCKCHERRY, ALL THAT REMAINS and HELLYEAH in support of their first release Ironiclast.
In the interview the guys talk about the initial reaction from industry insiders when starting the band, how hard was it for them to be taken seriously, how the band because a three guitar band with addition of Rob, how Rob and Joe's working relationship took the band from side project to full blown band, how the band worked on achieving a sound that didn't lean toward an ANTHRAX, FALL OUT BOY or EVERY TIME I DIE sound and created their own style, the complexities involved in their songs, how Keith developed as a singer on this record and not just a well known screamer, reactions from fans of The Damned Things and not just from their other band's fans and playing their first show. Watch the interview below:
As previously reported, a recent JägerTV checked in with drummer Andy Hurley of The Damned Things. They talk to him about the Jägermeister Music Tour being the band’s first full run of shows and give you a look at what you can expect from their live show.
Watch the latest episode below:
Remaining dates for the the 2011 Jägermeister Music Tour featuring BUCKCHERRY, HELLYEAH as direct support, as well as special guests ALL THAT REMAINS and The Damned Things, include:
February
16 - Uncasville, CT - Mohegan Sun Arena18 - Albany, NY - Northern Lights
19 - Philadelphia, PA - Electric Factory
20 - Manchester, NH - Verizon Wireless Arena
22 - Charlotte, NC - Fillmore Charlotte *
23 - Orlando, FL - Hard Rock Live *
24 - Atlanta, CA - Tabernacle *
(*All That Remains will not be performing on these shows)
