DAMNED is a visual kei band that originated under the name VELTRO in 2022. The band describes themselves as a "visual kei loudcore" group, combining elements of modern metalcore with a dark and intense visual aesthetic.

The current lineup consists of vocalist Keigo, guitarist Kou., bassist 咲薇 (Sakura), and drummer Masaya. The band had a previous member, guitarist 瑶 (You), who departed in 2023.

VELTRO started as a session band in early 2022, and during this period, they released two singles titled "Grimnir" and "Revenir." Following their pre-determined termination date as VELTRO, the members announced on September 16, 2022, that they would continue their activities as DAMNED. Their debut single under the name DAMNED was titled "VELTRO" and was released on November 1, 2022.

DAMNED's musical style embraces their "visual kei loudcore" concept, incorporating powerful rhythmic power chords, guttural vocals, and headbanging breakdowns. The band has released several singles, including "hydrangea." (2022/11/26), "jamming." (2023/01/16), "room." (2023/02/01), and "Fla:ill" (2023/06/03).

On June 14, 2023, DAMNED announced the departure of guitarist 瑶 (You) from the band following their live event on June 28, 2023. Despite this change, DAMNED remains committed to moving forward and continuing their musical journey. The band expresses gratitude for the ongoing support from their fans and encourages support for both DAMNED and 瑶 (You) in their future endeavors. Read more on Last.fm. User-contributed text is available under the Creative Commons By-SA License; additional terms may apply.