Criminal Damage

Clash Of The Titans

2011-08-04T14:39:00.003+01:00

We are delighted to be one of the official partners of the Clash Of The Titans football match taking place between Pakistan and India on September 3rd at Derby County's Pride Park ground.

Sneak peak...

2011-08-01T14:33:00.001+01:00

Just some of the styles that will be hitting our shelves soon.

Twisted Heritage...

2011-07-26T13:27:00.001+01:00

Donald, where's your troosers?

2011-07-22T11:42:00.000+01:00

Bread & Butter Berlin - Summer 2011.

2011-07-07T15:03:00.002+01:00

It's that time of year again, when the biggest names in fashion exhibit their upcoming ranges at the World famous Bread & Butter trade show in Berlin, Germany.

We have an eye-catching stall as usual, and interest in our new ranges has been very high!

UK Hip Hop Championship.

2011-06-09T16:26:00.003+01:00

We've been sent this photo from D*Fy, who recently came 3rd in their class in the UK Hip Hop Championships. Their outfit for the finals included our purple strech pants.

The girls are now off to Las Vegas to compete in the World Hip Hop Championships!!!

Good luck from all of us at Criminal Damage!

The Dead Famous

2011-06-01T13:17:00.007+01:00

Our good friends, and most excellent CD models, Dan Hetherton and James Matthews have just launched their brand new musical project - The Dead Famous.

Dan and James have been great representatives for our brand, and we wish them all the best in their new venture!

Be sure to check out the Dead Famous website along with their Facebook and Twitter pages!

Dan recently sent over some new Dead Famous promo photos, in which he's wearing his favourite Criminal Damage threads - we love this pic of him in his Two Face shirt.

Hollyoaks visits CDHQ.

2011-05-26T15:30:00.002+01:00

As we've said before, we're not afraid to admit our love for TV soap Hollyoaks - so we were delighted to welcome bonafide Hollyoaks legends Max and O.B (Matt Littler and Darren Jon-Jeffries) into our office! The guys are going to be doing some presenting on a new E4 music show - and we kitted them out with some new CD garms to make sure they look good on camera.

RIP Macho Man!

2011-05-24T16:03:00.003+01:00

All of us here at CDHQ are fans of American wrestling, and we were devastated to hear of the death of one of our all time fave superstars - Randy 'Macho Man' Savage.

Rest In Peace Macho Man!

Fantasy Football League

2011-05-23T15:31:00.003+01:00

Well, the football season is over (sob!) - how did your club do?? We have Spurs, West Ham, and Man City fans in the office - so a mixed season all round: from a glorious European campaign, to an FA Cup win and Chapions League qualification, to relegation.

Massive congrats to Kyle Tyler for winning the Criminal Damage Fantasy League Competition! His team 'RageAgainstTheChavs!' topped the table just ahead of John Telfers 'Los Mexicore,' and our own Matt Thompson's 'Pattonham Hotspur.'

Let's make the league bigger and better next season!!!

So you think you can dance?

2011-04-15T16:03:00.002+01:00

We spotted some Criminal Damage pieces on last weekends episode of So You Think You Can Dance. Israel is wearing our ever popular Red & White Letterman jacket, while another contestant opted for an aqua Jack shirt.

If Criminal Damage were to run a festival...

2011-04-15T14:26:00.001+01:00

Hollyoaks.

2011-04-08T12:22:00.002+01:00

Hollyoaks on Channel 4 is our TV guilty pleasure - we're not ashamed to admit it - so we were dead chuffed to see one of our Purple Letterman Jackets make an appearance in yesterdays episode!

Anuvahood.

2011-03-25T12:12:00.004Z

'Anuvahood' is a brand new comedy film, about to take the UK by storm...

Three of the movies stars are featured on the cover of the latest isssue of Flavour magazine - two of whom are showing their love of Criminal Damage.

Leicester Square...

2011-03-24T15:59:00.001Z

We bumped into 'R-Tizt' last night in Leicester Square - a human beatboxer, entertaining the masses in his customised Criminal Damage Letterman jacket.

You can follow R-Tizt on Twitter.

Slipknot Vs Justin Bieber!

2011-03-23T12:18:00.002Z

What a completely bonkers mash-up! BUT, weirdly enough it works and sounds - dare we say it - great!

Win SONISPHERE UK tickets!

2011-03-14T12:47:00.003Z

This years SONISPHERE is shaping up to be the mother of all festivals. For the first time ever on UK soil, Metallica, Slayer, Megadeth, and Anthrax, the Big Four of metal, will be on the same bill, alongside Weezer, Slipknot, Biffy Clyro, and many more. We have been able to snag 5 PAIRS OF TICKETS from festival organisers Kilimanjaro to give away. Click the image below to get all the details on how to enter...

15% discount weekend!

2011-02-28T17:15:00.004Z

We held a 15% discount sale over this past weekend - and what a great success it was! To be kept in the loop of when we hold such sales in the future, make sure you are signed up to our email newsletter! Don't miss out next time!

Criminal Damage in Bank Fashion.

2011-02-25T17:22:00.004Z

If you are looking for Criminal Damage on the High Street, be sure to head to Bank Fashion - they stock a healthy range of CD goods. Check out the Criminal Damage display at their Lakeside branch!

CD stars in Eastenders!

2011-02-25T11:26:00.006Z

Wow, we weren't expecting that! There we were, sat in front of the TV with our dinner on Thursday night, watching Eastenders - we spat our fish and chips all over the place when we spotted Lauren wearing one of our Jerry dresses! Criminal Damage comes to Walford!

You can get a dress just like Laurens HERE!

Graffiti Life video.

2011-02-17T11:20:00.002Z

Check out this great video the gang at Graffiti Life put together, showing how much work they put in to decorate our stall at London Edge. Awesome job guys!

Graff style!

2011-02-11T15:19:00.000Z

Here's a great close-up pic of the awesome work Graffiti Life supplied us with for our stall at London Edge.

London Edge.

2011-02-07T15:03:00.003Z

We are exhibiting at the London Edge trade show this week, and have hired some local graffiti artists from Graffiti Life to decorate our stand. Check out the 'in progess' photo below!

For all the Glee-ks!

2011-02-01T16:19:00.003Z

GLEE is a Worldwide sensation, and our new Letterman jacket pays tribute to the all singing, all dancing kids of McKinley High.

More from B&B Berlin

2011-01-24T15:08:00.003Z

Here's another shot from our stall at Bread & Butter Berlin - say Hi to Adele and Diva, who were our glamourous assistants over the course of the show.

Bread & Butter Berlin - Day 2

2011-01-20T14:07:00.003Z

It's day 2 of the Bread and Butter trade show in Berlin, Germany, and our stall is busy, busy, busy!

Yashin - Stand Up

2011-01-17T15:21:00.000Z

Bread & Butter Berlin.

2011-01-13T14:53:00.002Z

As usual, we'll be exhibiting at the Bread And Butter fashion trade show in Berlin, Germany, from 19th -21st January.

Young O - Criminal Damage Ace Varsity...

2010-12-23T12:06:00.001Z

Check out the new video from Young O... special guest starring a Criminal Damage Ace Varsity.

Albums of the year...

2010-12-23T11:49:00.006Z

As 2010 comes to an end, we thought we'd let you know what our top 5 albums of the year have been!

1. FOXY SHAZAM - Self Titled.

2. DEFTONES - Diamond Eyes.

3. THE DILLINGER ESCAPE PLAN - Option Paralysis.

4. THE GASLIGHT ANTHEM - American Slang

5. EMINEM - Recovery.

Happy Christmas to all!!!

2010-12-22T17:32:00.000Z

Letterman jackets!

2010-12-17T15:56:00.002Z

New 'Hatchett' selvedge denim.

2010-12-14T17:45:00.004Z

Check out our new Hatchett selvedge jeans range - some serious denim here!

This Is It!

2010-12-10T11:30:00.003Z

Thai Matic!

2010-12-09T12:34:00.001Z

Check out the new vid from London rapper Thai Matic - lots of Crim Dam on display!

Follow Thai on Twitter - @THAiLiFE

Discount chaos!

2010-11-19T12:00:00.002Z

Sincere apologies to anyone who was unable to take part in our Discount Night offer yesterday - the response was so overwhelming that our website server struggled to cope with all the traffic, meaning some of you were unable to order.

We're gonna push a few buttons to make sure it's running a-ok, then hold another discount night some time next week.

Discount night!

2010-11-18T11:20:00.003Z

A little treat for you all...

Discount night online! Thursday 18/11/10 between 6.00pm and midnight (GMT.)

www.criminaldamage.co.uk - Discount code will be revealed later in the day via email and Facebook/Twitter.

Metallica hate children!

2010-11-16T17:38:00.001Z

A little something that's had us chuckling to ourselves all week... proof positive that Metallica are EVIL!!!

Tag n' Grab!!!

2010-11-02T17:44:00.000Z

We're going to be offering fans of our FACEBOOK page the chance to win items of Criminal Damage clothing in our new 'Tag n' Grab' game!

We'll post up a picture of 4 Criminal Damage items... all you have to do is tag yourself on the item you like the most, and once the image is full of tags (50,) we'll pick one name at random - that person wins the item they've tagged!

It's simple! But act quick, as the tag space fills verrry quickly!

And don't worry, there'll be seperate pictures for guys AND gals.

Remember, Tag n' Grab is open only to fans of our Facebook page - www.facebook.com/criminaldamage.

10% off all orders at CriminalDamage.co.uk!

2010-10-29T17:05:00.003+01:00

Make the most of our generosity (while it lasts!) and get 10% off your order total at www.criminaldamage.co.uk - use coupon code OFFER10 at checkout!

*coupon OFFER10 valid until November 30 and cannot be used in conjunction with any other dicount*

Win Foxy Shazam gig tickets!

2010-10-25T15:12:00.000+01:00

One of our favourite bands in the world right now is the amazingly named FOXY SHAZAM. Take all the best bits of Queen, Meat Loaf, My Chemical Romance, and The Darkness, and you're maybe 10% towards defining the sheer brilliance of Foxy Shazam, and their flamboyant frontman Eric Nally.

The band were in the UK earlier in the year, supporting both Hole and Lostprophets, as well as performing at Leeds and Reading festivals - and we are delighted that they are coming back at the beginning of November for a week long tour. We've got our tickets already, and thanks to Kilimanjaro we can offer a pair of tickets to the London show at the Borderline on November 8th to a lucky Criminal Damage.co.uk customer. We guarantee this intimate gig will become an 'I was there' moment in the future, so even if you are not lucky enough to win tickets, we suggest you attend by any means neccessary!

Don't just take our word for it - here's what the music press have been saying about Foxy Shazam and their new self-titled album.

“Bombastic genius... the sheer magnitude is inspired” Kerrang!

“An album packed full of hits 5/5” Alter The Press

“If this album fails to have you dancing round your bedroom, or at least posing, pouting and belting the songs out in front of your bathroom mirror, then music just ain’t for you. Go read a book! 10/10” Loud Horizon

“Dizzying and grandiose… Decadent, flamboyant and camp as hell, it’s hard to deny the oddly appealing impression this leaves” Rock Sound

To be in with a chance of winning the London tickets - simply email us HERE with your name, age, email address and contact number - we'll contact the winner on 5th November *Travel to and from the venue are not included in the prize*

The tour dates in full are...

1 Nov Night And Day, Manchester
2 Nov Clwb Ifor Bach, Cardiff
3 Nov The Cockpit, Leeds
4 Nov HMV Institute, Birmingham
5 Nov Club Metropolis, Bristol
6 Nov Sonic Boom, Sheffield
7 Nov King Tut's Wah Wah Hut, Glasgow
8 Nov Borderline, London

To tide you over and to whet your appetite, enjoy the video for upcoming single 'Oh Lord.'

Bread and Butter Berlin

2010-01-25T13:01:00.003Z

We exhibited last week at the creme de la creme of fashion trade shows, Bread And Butter in Berlin, Germany. The show is held over 3 days at the old Tempelhof Airport/Air-base, with each 'hangar' turned into an exhibition hall. As usual, we were based in the Sport and Street Hall, alongside brands such as Iron Fist, Boxfresh, Airwalk, Chunk, Fly53, K-Swiss, and many more. Hi to everybody that stopped by to see us!

RIP The Rev

2009-12-29T15:41:00.004Z

James Owen Sullivan - The Rev, drummer of one of our favourite bands, Avenged Sevenfold, has passed away at the age of 28.

Rest in peace brother.

Seasons greetings!

2009-12-22T12:46:00.005Z

As 2009 draws to a close, we'd like to thank all our awesome fans and customers, as well as all the bands we've worked with, for helping make this a fantastic year for Criminal Damage. 2010 is going to be even better!

Happy Christmas all!

x

TRC - 'Londons Greatest Love Story'

2009-12-15T10:50:00.002Z

Here it is! The long awaited new vid from Londons finest, TRC. 'Londons Greatest Love Story' is taken from their upcoming album, The Revolution Continues.

It's Chhhhrrrriiiistmas!

2009-12-10T16:15:00.001Z

Our 'Albums of The Year 2009'

2009-12-02T11:18:00.006Z

After racking our brains over a bottle or two of Vitamin Water (cheap plug!) we have finally compiled our TOP 5 ALBUMS OF 2009!

See what you think of our list, and let us know if you agree/what would would be on your lists!

1) BETWEEN THE BURIED AND ME - The Great Misdirect

2) MASTODON - Crack The Skye

3) THE BRONX - Mariachi El Bronx

4) EMINEM - Relapse

5) MARS VOLTA - Octahedron

The ones that didnt quite make it: He Is Legend (It Hates You) - Converge (Axe To Fall) - Florence And The Machine (Lungs) - Alice In Chains (Black Gives Way To Blue) - Paramore (Brand New Eyes) - Jay Z (Blueprint 3) - Dizzee Rasacal (Tongue n' Cheek.)

Muchos refreshment!

2009-12-01T15:47:00.002Z

Thanks to the dudes at Vitamin Water for the free refreshment!!!

*SLURRRP*

IWABO live in London

2009-11-09T12:15:00.004Z

Our slightly insane friends, IWRESTLEDABEARONCE, played their first ever UK shows recently on the rather good Imperial Never Say Die Tour. We caught up with them before their London show at the Electric Ballroom to hook them up with the latest Criminal Damage threads - check out the images below of guitarist Steven in our Jackson Shirt.

Thanks to the super talented Suffoca for the photos - check his website/blog/clothing range HERE!

Rockstar Taste Of Chaos Tour comp!

2009-11-06T15:04:00.012Z

WIN ROCKSTAR TASTE OF CHAOS TOUR PRIZES... PLUS A YEARS SUPPLY OF ROCKSTAR ENERGY DRINK!

The UK leg of this years Taste Of Chaos Tour, sponsored by ROCKSTAR ENERGY, hits the UK at the end of November, and we have a great bundle of prizes to give away!

In the past 5 years, The Rockstar Taste Of Chaos Tour has stormed through 300+ worldwide dates, seen by over 3 million fans in more than 20 countries - including USA, Canada, UK, Germany, Japan, Australia, Mexico, and many others.

This years killer lineup includes KILLSWITCH ENGAGE, IN FLAMES, EVERY TIME I DIE, MAYLENE AND THE SONS OF DISASTER, and yet to be announced special guests.

We have teamed up with Rockstar Energy, SJM Concerts, Roadrunner Records, and Ferret Music to put together a mouth watering selection of prizes...

* Tickets to EVERY night of the RTOC Tour

* CDs, T-shirts, and artwork from Killswitch Engage

* CDs from Every Time I Die and Maylene And The Sons Of Disaster

PLUS

* One lucky winner will receive a YEARS SUPPLY of Rockstar Energy Drink!

To be in with a chance of winning any of these awesome prizes, please make sure you are a registered user of www.criminaldamage.co.uk, then email us HERE with the answer to this question.

"What famous Dio song did Killswitch Engage record a cover version of?"

Please be sure to include in your email your name, address, mobile number, T-shirt size, and preferred Rockstar Taste Of Chaos Tour venue from the list below.

Nov 27 @ Academy, Glasgow
Nov 28 @ Academy, Bristol
Nov 30 @ Academy, Newcastle
Dec 01 @ Academy, Birmingham
Dec 02 @ Manchester Academy, Manchester
Dec 03 @ Hammersmith Apollo, London

*Please note - the ticket prize does NOT include travel or accommodation*

Good luck!

(Closing date 27th November 2009)

Win Triple Threat Tour tickets

2009-11-02T15:24:00.004Z

The TRIPLE THREAT TOUR featuring Outcry Collective, Gay For Johnny Depp, and Blakfish is rolling through the UK throughout November and December - and you can win tickets to the show nearest you simply by playing this little puzzle game. We warn you now, it's not as easy as it looks!

The best score will also win fantastic goodies courtesy of Criminal Damage.

NOVEMBER
PLYMOUTH White Rabbit (13)
BRISTOL Louisiana (14)
SOUTHAMPTON Talking Heads (15)
BIRMINGHAM Flapper (16)
NOTTINGHAM Seven (17)
BRIGHTON Engine Rooms (18)
GUILDFORD Boileroom (19)
OXFORD Bullingdon Arms (20)
HIGH WYCOMBE Nag’s Head (21)
SOUTHEND Chinnerys (22)
BOURNEMOUTH iBar (23)
DERBY Royal (24)
GLASGOW Ivory Blacks (25)
MANCHESTER Satan’s Hollow (26)
LUTON Sub Club (27)
SHEFFIELD Leadmill (28)
YORK Fibbers (29)
NEWCASTLE Cluny (30)

DECEMBER
LEEDS Cockpit (01)
CARDIFF Barfly (02)
EXETER Cavern (03)
LONDON Borderline (04)

You Me (and Goldie) At Six

2009-10-29T11:28:00.004Z

Our ever popular GOLDIE TEE continues it's quest of being worn by every band member on the planet by popping up on YOU ME AT SIX frontman Josh Franceschi in the bands latest promo shots...

Sneak peak at the new WE ARE THE OCEAN video!

2009-10-26T13:42:00.003Z

While the final touches are being... touched... on the new WE ARE THE OCEAN video, here's a sneaky 'behind the scenes' look at the making of the vid. If you were one of our competition winners, see if you can spot yourself!

We Are The Ocean - Look Alive Shoot from Jon Stone on Vimeo.

New video from SHOTGUN RIOT!

2009-10-26T12:44:00.002Z

Our chums SHOTGUN RIOT have just posted their spanking new video online, for the track 'Hear Me Roar.' You can check it below - thanks to all at www.bringthenoiseuk.com for the link!

We Are The Oecan 'Look Alive' video shoot...

2009-10-19T12:43:00.002+01:00

A freezing cold multi-storey car park in South London was our home for the WE ARE THE OCEAN video shoot this past Saturday. Thankfully, there was a McDonalds nearby to keep us all fuelled for the day as the WATO boys shiverred their way through take after take.

We'd like to say a massive THANK YOU to all who attended and were patient enough to stand around between takes... whoever said making music videos was glamourous knows nothing!!!

Keep your eyes peeled for the debut of the video for 'Look Alive' coming soon...

WE ARE THE OCEAN video shoot...

2009-10-12T17:50:00.001+01:00

WANT TO BE IN WE ARE THE OCEANS' NEW VIDEO?!?!

We are going to be directing our good friends WE ARE THE OCEAN's brand new music video in London this weekend, and we want to give our customers a starring role!

We have 20 PAIRS of tickets to give away - each giving you and a mate a role in the video!

Here's the important stuff.
* Entrants and their guest must be OVER 16.
* No travel expenses will be paid - please do not enter if you are not able to travel to S.E London.
* You must be free on Saturday 17th October between 11am and 6pm.

If you win, please be sure to wear your best Criminal Damage threads!!!

To enter - you must be a registered user of www.criminaldamage.co.uk. Once registered, email us HERE with your name, address, and mobile number - we'll contact winners on Friday October 16th.

Remember to keep this Saturday free in your diaries!

Spot the Zee polo...

2009-10-05T13:23:00.004+01:00

Our popular Zee polo has been getting lots of exposure lately... we spotted our pal Dan from Elliot Minor wearing it live on BBCs 'The 5:19 Show' last Friday:

And we have just been sent some great pics of Jim, vocalist of Failsafe sporting his onstage at the Camden Underworld - Thanks Marianne for the photos!

New music from KIDS IN GLASS HOUSES

2009-09-30T12:26:00.002+01:00

Watch and enjoy the dapper new vid from KIDS IN GLASS HOUSES - Youngblood (Let It Out.)

Youngblood (Let It Out)

Well hellooooo new Lostprophets video!!!

2009-09-23T16:38:00.003+01:00

Yup, Pontypridds finest are BACK! Check out the video for brand new single, 'It's Not The End Of The World,' taken from upcoming album 'The Betrayed.'

Win IWRESTLEDABEARONCE goodies!!!

2009-09-22T13:14:00.008+01:00

The band wih the greatest name in the history of music, our buddies, IWRESTLEDABEARONCE, are about to hit the UK and Europe on the Imperial Never Say Die Tour - and to celebrate, we have scored a stack of IWABO goodies from Century Media Europe to give away to Criminal Damage.co.uk customers.

To be in with a chance of winning CD's, posters, and stickers, just drop us an email HERE with your name, address and mobile number. As always, this giveaway is open only to registered users of www.criminaldamage.co.uk, so make sure you are signed up before entering.

Closingt date for entries - 9th October.

Young Guns video blog...

2009-09-14T16:51:00.003+01:00

The awesome YOUNG GUNS have just posted up a short video blog of their time on the mini Lostprophets tour. Watch out for singer Gus wearing the Criminal Damage 'Goldie' T-shirt, which is becoming a bit of a fave amongst our family of bands - you might have seen Jesse Hughes from the Eagles Of Death Metal wearing one onstage at the Reading Festival last month!

The weekend that was... Reading 2009

2009-09-01T16:45:00.004+01:00

Well, Reading was an absolute stormer this year! Thanks to everyone that stopped by the Criminal Damage tent in the arena... we were busy busy busy all weekend, but that didn't stop us from catching blinding sets from Faith No More, The Gaslight Anthem, 3Oh!3, Lostprophets, Mariachi El Bronx, The Eagles Of Death Metal, Fall Out boy, Friendly Fires, and plenty more.

Over the course of the weekend, we were paid visits by members of Young Guns, T.R.C, We Are The Ocean, The Eagles Of Death Metal, Friendly Fires, and Sonic Boom Six among others... and for those of you that saw The Eagles Of Death Metal and Friendly Fires sets, you will have seen them sporting some Criminal Damage threads, as well as Bob from The Blackout when he joined Lostprophets onstage!

New Elliot Minor video

2009-09-01T16:27:00.003+01:00

Our good friends Elliot Minor have just released the video for 'ELECTRIC HIGH.' We're big fans of these guys, and the feeling is mutual as the vid is full of Criminal Damage products!

Reading Fest!

2009-08-24T13:01:00.003+01:00

We're off to Reading tomorrow to set up our stall in the main arena... if you're going the festival this weekend, come and say hi!

Win Spy Catcher and Outcry Collective goodies!!!

2009-08-20T13:53:00.001+01:00

Simply CLICK HERE to win all sorts of goodies from two of Englands hottest properties!

Out Of Sight man!

2009-08-13T11:33:00.003+01:00

Check out our buddy Jake from OUT OF SIGHT sporting the Goldie tee onstage at the recent Kerrang! Week Of Rock show at the London Forum with Attack! Attack! and You Me At Six.

Hot Damn!

2009-08-07T17:31:00.003+01:00

We are delighted to get involved with Londons finest alternative nightclub, HOT DAMN! The club takes place on the 3rd Friday of every month at the Purple Turtle in Camden Town, with a pre-club gig beforehand. In the past, bands such as Young Guns, We Are The Ocean, Horse The Band, Shotgun Riot, Lower Than Atlantis, and Outcry Collective have all graced the Hot Damn! stage.

The next Hot Damn! takes place on the 21st August, so get down there to dance the night away and see what all the fuss is about!

Criminal Damage at the Kerrang! Awards 2009

2009-08-04T12:01:00.003+01:00

In our post-Sonisphere blurry state, we hit the glamourous Kerrang! Awards show last night in London. We were sponsoring the award for Best International Newcomer, and were absolutely chuffed to see the brilliant Gaslight Anthem win the award.

Here's the full run-down of the evenings winners - Congratulations to them all!

BEST BRITISH NEWCOMER: In Case Of Fire
Presented by Relentless Energy Drink

BEST INTERNATIONAL NEWCOMER: The Gaslight Anthem
Presented by Criminal Damage

BEST SINGLE: The Prodigy - Omen
Presented by Red Stripe

BEST VIDEO: Mastodon - Oblivion
Presented by Rival Colour

CLASSIC SONGWRITER: Linkin Park

SPIRIT OF INDEPENDENCE: The Wildhearts

ICON: Alice In Chains
Presented by Orange Amplification

BEST ALBUM: Metallica - Death Magnetic
Presented by My Rock City.com

BEST LIVE BAND: Slipknot
Presented by Marshall Application

INSPIRATION: Machine Head

HALL OF FAME: Limp Bizkit
Presented by: Russian Standard Vodka

BEST BRITISH BAND: Bullet For My Valentine
Presented by Roadrunner Records

BEST INTERNATIONAL BAND: Slipknot
Presented by Guitar Hero

YMA6/Attack! Attack!/Out Of Sight show...

2009-07-30T10:37:00.002+01:00

On Tuesday night, we hit the HMV Forum in London for the Kerrang Week Of Rock show featuring Out Of Sight, Attack! Attack!, and headliners You Me At Six. Fun was had by all, as was much free beer - and as you can see from the pic, Criminal Damage was repping hard on the jumbo screens at the side of the stage.

Want some free music..?

2009-07-28T16:02:00.003+01:00

Two of our fave bands, and dare we say two of the hottest properties in the UK right now, YOUNG GUNS and SPY CATCHER have both put some new free music online for you to download!

To get the SPY CATCHER track, 'Rock Is Cursed' follow this link http://www.musicglue.com/spycatcher

...and to get an exclusive L'amour La Morgue (Ian Watkins - Lostprophets) remix of ‘The Weight Of The World’ by YOUNG GUNS, head here http://www.musicglue.com/younggunsuk

Continue supporting the UK music scene... we have some incredible bands and artists out there =)

Win Kerrang Week Of Rock tix!

2009-07-23T13:03:00.007+01:00

We are just too good to you!

On top of giving away Sonisphere tickets, we have now scored tickets to EVERY show of the KERRANG! WEEK OF ROCK - the build up to this years Kerrang! Awards, at which we will be sponsoring the award for BEST INTERNATIONAL NEWCOMER.

The London HMV Forum will become the home of rock for one whole week, and you can win tickets to the following shows...

TUESDAY JULY 28 - YOU ME AT SIX + ATTACK! ATTACK! + OUT OF SIGHT
THURSDAY JULY 30 - BUCKCHERRY + 69 EYES + DEAR SUPERSTAR
FRIDAY JULY 31 - LACUNA COIL + DIRTY LITTLE RABBITS + DEAD BY APRIL
SATURDAY AUGUST 1 - LIMP BIZKIT

As always, this competition is open to registered users of www.criminaldamage.co.uk only, so please make sure you are signed up - then email us at care@criminaldamage.co.uk with your name and contact phone number, CLEARLY STATING in the subject line which show you are hoping to win tickets for!

Good luck guys n' gals!

*There is no travel or accommodation included in the prizes - show tickets only*

Roadrunner Records comp winners

2009-07-21T17:15:00.002+01:00

Congratu-fications to the winners of our recent Roadrunner Records competitions!

Daniella Shaw of Sheffield won first prize in the Killswitch Engage giveaway, with Mrs K. Wheaton runner-up.

Izzy Dhamdusdi from London won the Alexisonfire prizes.

Well done guys, all prizes are on their way to you!

Make sure you enter our Sonisphere Festival competition... we are giving away pairs of weekend tickets! SONISPHERE COMPETITION!

Sonisphere UK... WIN TICKETS!!!

2009-07-20T11:48:00.004+01:00

The Gods of Metal will surely be shining upon Knebworth House at the beginning of August, when the UK leg of the monster travelling festival that is SONISPHERE hits our shores - and thanks to Sonisphere, we have TEN pairs of weekend tickets up for grabs!

So, if you want to see metal legends METALLICA and ANTHRAX, witness what could be NINE INCH NAILS' last ever UK show, get your nu-metal fix with LIMP BIZKIT and LINKIN PARK, and see an intimate solo by SLIPKNOTS' COREY TAYLOR, Sonisphere is the place to be.

50+ bands spread across 4 stages over 2 days in the Hertfordshire countryside - what could be better? Well, how do FREE TICKETS sound?

We will give away a pair of weekend tickets to ten lucky winners, as well as some Criminal Damage gear and Sonisphere merch for 5 runners up. As usual, our competitions are open only to registered users of www.criminaldamage.co.uk, so please head HERE to sign up if you haven't already.

To enter, simply email us your name and address HERE.

Good luck!

Sonisphere UK takes place at Knebworth House, Hertfordshire. August 1st & 2nd

Official Sonisphere UK website.

*Please note travel is not included in the prize*

*Under 16s will need to be accompanied by an adult*

*Closing date for entries 24th July 2009 - Winners will be notified by email and tickets posted to them*

Photoshooting...

2009-07-16T15:38:00.003+01:00

Yesterday was a hectic one at CDHQ. We had members of OUT OF SIGHT and FAREWELL CITY in for a photoshoot with the fantastic Marcus Maschwitz.

Expect to see the end results on our soon-to-launch new website, and press material soon.

Nine Inch Nails

2009-07-16T11:18:00.003+01:00

Just a quick post to say I saw NINE INCH NAILS last night at the 02, and they were incredible =) If you want to win tix to see them at SONISPHERE, keep your eyes peeled to www.criminaldamage.co.uk.

We Are The Ocean @ NASS

2009-07-13T15:40:00.004+01:00

The Relentless NASS Action Sports and Music Festival took place over the weekend in Somerset, and alongside N.E.R.D, CKY, Lethal Bizzle and Zane Lowe on the music stage, were our good friends WE ARE THE OCEAN. Check out guitarist Alfie below, looking rad in his CD hoodie and denim.

BASICK Summer Tour

2009-07-09T17:07:00.005+01:00

Our buddies at BASICK RECORDS are about to hit the road with their Summer Tour. You can catch 3 of Basicks finest, with EVITA, A DARK ORBIT, and NO CONSEQUENCE all on the bill.

Do your damndest to get along to your nearest show for some quality bands, and to support one of the UKs finest indie labels.

Reading 2009

2009-07-08T12:19:00.002+01:00

It's time to get excited about Reading & Leeds 2009 (even more so now Faith No More have been added to the bill!) After the initial Indie-tastic lineup was announced, a lot more 'favourable' bands have been added, and it's now looking like a very nice bill indeed.

See you there!

Kerrang Awards Shortlist announced

2009-07-01T10:48:00.003+01:00

Kerrang have announced the shortlists for this years awards... as we mentioned earlier, we are sponsoring the award for BEST INTERNATIONAL NEWCOMER - for which the nominees are...

BEST INTERNATIONAL NEWCOMER
Shinedown
Five Finger Death Punch
The Gaslight Anthem
Metro Station
Versa Emerge

We know who we want to win! What about you?

Check the rest of the shortlists over at Kerrangs website.

iPod Vs Walkman!!!

2009-06-30T12:55:00.004+01:00

This made us chuckle. For any of you old enough to remember the original Walkman, would you trade your iPod for one???

iPod Vs Sony Walkman

The King of Pop.

2009-06-29T11:10:00.002+01:00

We forgot to say it last week, but RIP Michael Jackson.

Win Roadrunner Records CD's with Criminal Damage!

2009-06-26T14:26:00.004+01:00

The good people at ROADRUNNER RECORDS have supplied us with some great prizes to offer you! We have copies of the new CD from ALEXISONFIRE - 'Old Crows/Young Cardinals,' copies of the new self-titled CD from KILLSWITCH ENGAGE, and some limited edition art prints from both albums to give away!

As always, these competitions are open only to registered users of Criminaldamage.co.uk, so make sure you sign up before entering.

To be in the draw to win the Alexisonfire CD and artwork, email us your name and address here. One lucky winner will win both prizes!

To be in with a chance of winning the Killswitch Engage CD and artwork, email us your name and address here. We have the artwork and a copy of the Special Edition CD for the main winner, and a copy of the normal CD for a runner up.

Feel free to enter both comps! We'll stop taking entries on July 17th, and contact the winners the next day. Good luck everyone!

TGOAT Tour!!!

2009-06-26T11:09:00.004+01:00

Clicky-clicky the banner to get tickets for TGOATs upcoming tour!!! S'gonna be a goodie!

New FAILSAFE video / Fightstar competition

2009-06-22T12:35:00.002+01:00

Check out the new video from FAILSAFE for their single, 'A Common Goal' (out July 6th.)

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CONGRATULATIONS go to Sam Welch from London and Channon Maggs from Glamorgan for winning our FIGHTSTAR competition! Your prizes are on their way to you guys!

Kerrang! Awards 2009

2009-06-19T17:11:00.003+01:00

We are delighted to announce that we are sponsoring the award for BEST INTERNATIONAL NEWCOMER at this years Kerrang! Awards! The past year has been a brilliant one for new music, and this award is bound to be one the most fiercely contested.

Head here to vote for your fave acts of the year.

Idiom/Shotgun Riot tour

2009-06-16T13:02:00.002+01:00

Idiom and Shotgun Riot have put together a weeklong mini-tour in July. Check out the dates on the poster below, and do your best to get to one of the shows... we rate these bands very highly!

Post Download-blues

2009-06-15T17:47:00.003+01:00

Well, that was the weekend that was Download! We're tired, achey and sunburned... so will give you full run down on the festival tomorrow when our batteries have recharged.

Will leave you with this though... Our boys The Ghost Of A Thousand are touring in July with the double awesome pairing of The Computers and Sharks! Check the poster below for dates near you.

Short but sweet... Download.

2009-06-08T17:54:00.004+01:00

Just a quick one today, as we are super busy getting prepped for Download 2009!

We have just taken delivery of some great new tees... they'll be available exclusively at the Criminal Damage stall at Download, so bring your wallets!!! (and wellies if the weather forecast is anything to go by!)

See you there guys! Please come over to the Crim Dam stall for beers and hi-fives!

Faith No Tour...

2009-06-05T11:12:00.002+01:00

Pardon the pun in the title... it was unavoidable. Faith No More's 'The Second Coming' tour is now looking rather more comprehensive then the "dozen or so" shows they originally intended. The greatest band in the World are now booked for the followintg dates...

June 10th London, UK - Brixton Academy
June 12th Donington Park, UK - Download Festival
June 13th Interlaken, SWI - Greenfield Festival
June 14th Milan, ITA - Rock In Idro
June 16th Berlin, GER - Kindl-Buhne Wuhlheide
June 19th Nickelsdorf, AUT - Nova Rock Festival
June 20th Eichenring, GER - Hurricane Festival
June 21st Neuhausen, GER - Southside Festival
June 22nd Frankfurt, GER - Jahrhunderthalle
June 24th Helsinki, FIN - Kaisaniemi Park
June 25th Arendal, NOR - Hove Festival
June 27th Borlange, SWE - Peace And Love Festival
June 29th Moscow, RUS - B1 Club
June 30th St. Petersburg, RUS - Jubileeny
July 01st Riga, LAT - Dream Factory
July 03rd Roskilde, DEN - Roskilde Festival
July 04th Gdynia, POL - Heinekin, Open'er Festival
July 05th Turku, FIN - Ruisrock Festival
August 08th Zambujeira do Mar - POR - Sudoeste Festival
August 14th Brugas, BUL - Spirit of Burgas
August 15th Bucharest, ROM - Sala Polivalenta
August 16th Budapest, HUN - Sziget Festival
August 17th Prague, CZE - Telsa Arena
August 20th Hasselt, BEL - Pukkelpop Festival
August 21st Biddinghuizen, NET - Lowlands Festival
August 22nd Erfurt, GER - Highfield Festival
August 23rd Oberhausen, GER - Area 4 Festival
August 29th Paris, FRA - Rock en Seine
September 01st Tel Aviv, ISR - Fair, Trade & Convention Centre

If you never saw FNM in their heyday, do not miss this opportunity to see them this time around.

The Ghost Of A Thousand album launch night.

2009-06-02T14:36:00.011+01:00

Bloomsbury Lanes in Central London played host to the Ghost Of A Thousand album launch last night. The free to get into show was jam packed all night, as attendees got to watch blistering performances from Warship, Outcry Collective, and of course The Ghost Of A Thousand. Kerrang and Criminal Damage DJ's kept the punters entertained 'til the small hours when the venue was finally drunk dry.

Here's some of our fave pics from the night...

Terrible band - GREAT shirt.

Merch awesomeness.

Katie P and Daniel P. Carter - Rock star poses.

TGOAT tearing it up.

The Computers frontman Alex - Style guru.

Adam and Neil from Shotgun Riot kicking back.

Competition time... FIGHTSTAR!

2009-06-01T15:08:00.003+01:00

Our buddies FIGHTSTAR were recently at CDHQ and left behind some signed copies of their new album 'Be Human' and some signed T-shirts. We're gonna give them away to some lucky Criminaldamage.co.uk customers! Want it to be you?? Read on...

Just email us your name and address HERE... simples! The competition is only open to registered users of Criminaldamage.co.uk, so make sure you are registered before entering!

We'll stop taking entries after the 19th June, and contact the winners the next day.

Good luck everyone!

'New Hopes, New Demonstrations' out today!

2009-06-01T11:22:00.003+01:00

'New Hopes, New Demonstrations,' the new CD from The Ghost Of A Thousand, drops TODAY on Epitaph Records. We've had a copy for a while, and trust us when we say it will blow you away!

1. "Moved As Mountains, Dreamt Of By The Sea"
2. "Bright Lights"
3. "Knees, Toes, Teeth"
4. "Canyons Of Static"
5. "Split The Atom"
6. "Neptune"
7. "Small Mercies"
8. "Nobody Likes A Hero"
9. "Running On Empty"
10. "Fed To The Ocean"
11. "Good Old Fashioned Loss"

And remember, TGOAT are putting on a FREE show in London tonight at Bloomsbury Lanes!

See you there \m/

Iwrestledabearonce - You Aint No Family video.

2009-05-31T21:00:00.004+01:00

If, like me, you like your music to be totally schizo-crazy and heavy as Hell... this is a tune for you. This is the new video from Iwrestledabearonce for their song, 'You Aint No Family,' taken from their debut album 'It's All Happening.' The album drops TOMORROW on Century Media, and I highly reccommend you rush out and buy it, then pull a sicky off work/school to sit at home and listen to it on repeat.

iwrestledabearonce - You Aint No Family

SHOTGUN RIOT interview on Thrash Hits.

2009-05-29T12:36:00.005+01:00

The good fellows over at ThrashHits.com have just put up a crackin' little interview with one of our fave UK bands, SHOTGUN RIOT. We're big supporters and fans of SGR, and highly recommend them to any fans of the dirty Southern rock sounds of Every Time I Die, Maylene etc.

Click here to read the interview.

Failsafe @ Face Down club.

2009-05-28T10:25:00.006+01:00

As we mentioned previously, Failsafe will be putting in a performance at Londons Face Down club on the 5th June. Face Down is one of Londons hottest new clubs, taking place once a month at the famous Scala in Kings Cross.

Check the TV ad below, which is on heavy rotation on SCUZZ TV!

Add Face Down on Myspace to get info on their upcoming nights.

Viva Barcelona!

2009-05-27T17:26:00.000+01:00

A bit off topic for us, but good luck in the Champions League Final tonight Barcelona!!!

Please don't let Man. Utd win anything else!

Slam Dunk festival - The Audition.

2009-05-26T15:33:00.000+01:00

Anyone who is anyone was in Leeds over the weekend for this years Slam Dunk festival... (okay, I wasn't there due to getting engaged! Yay me!)

Anyway, among what seemed like a million awesome bands on the bill, were The Audition. After whipping the Glamour Kills Stage crowd into a floppy fringed frenzy, singer Danny dived a good 20ft from a balcony into the masses below! Apparently a girl suffered a broken collarbone (I know how ouchy that is!) If you're reading this, broken collarbone girl, we hope you're okay!!!

The guys over at PUNKTASTIC caught it all on video, so take a peek - (go to 1:40.)

Failsafe tour

2009-05-26T13:42:00.000+01:00

Our good friends FAILSAFE are hitting the road again in June/July. As well as playing venues all over the UK, they'll also be performing at the FACEDOWN club in London, and at GHOSTFEST in Leeds.

Try and catch them in a town near you!

Win signed Gallows CD's with My Rock City!

2009-05-22T15:30:00.000+01:00

Our friends over at My Rock City have just put a competition up where you can win SIGNED copies of Gallows new album, 'Grey Britain.'

Head over to www.Myrockcity.com to see the competition details in full.

Hot-hot-hot new Ghost Of A Thousand video.

2009-05-21T12:44:00.000+01:00

Check the new video from The Ghost Of A Thousand, 'Bright Lights.'

Bright Lights

'Bright Lights' is taken from the bands upcoming album, 'New Hopes, New Demonstrations' - out June 1st on Epitaph.

REMEMBER - TGOAT are holding free album launch shows in Brighton and London!