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DAMNAGE’s Debut Album Is a Decade-Long Friendship Set on Fire
Some bands are born in basements. Others in backyards or borrowed studios. DAMNAGE was born on the road — in dressing rooms, rehearsal halls, and after-hours hotel bars while touring with some of the biggest artists on the planet. Now, after years of playing behind global icons, the trio steps into the spotlight with a self-titled debut that’s as volatile as it is vulnerable, as thoughtful as it is ferocious.
The band — made up of Tim Stewart (guitar/vocals), Jonny Drummond (bass/vocals), and Tosh Peterson (drums) — represents the convergence of deep friendship, shared history, and a hunger to create something truly their own. Their chemistry is immediate and undeniable. “We’ve known each other for over 10 years,” the band explains. “We toured the world together with different artists. Each of us carries the same passion and desire to be in a band together. So we seized the moment.”
That chemistry powers every track on DAMNAGE. From the blistering opener “Wasteland” to the sardonic stomp of “Important,” the album channels frustration, anger, and confusion into a sound that punches hard but hits smart. It’s a record born from lived experience — not just as musicians, but as human beings grappling with a world that often makes no sense. Tracks like “Try” and “Time” mirror the collective disillusionment of a generation worn thin, but refuse to collapse under the weight.
One of the album’s standout qualities is its ability to balance intensity with nuance. Yes, it rages — but it also thinks. DAMNAGE isn’t here just to blow out your speakers; they want to shake something loose inside you. Whether they’re taking aim at fame’s fragile ego on “Important” or critiquing social performance in “Semisocial,” there’s always something more under the surface. It’s punk with a purpose.
Sonically, DAMNAGE sits at the intersection of several genres without ever sounding derivative. There are echoes of hardcore, post-punk, and grunge, but what ties it all together is the band’s unrelenting energy and unshakable conviction. The guitars are jagged and melodic, the basslines thick with tension, and Peterson’s drums anchor it all with a confidence that belies his age. You can hear the years they’ve spent on stage — and the freedom they’ve found in finally owning their own.
It’s also a deeply personal record. “Never See It,” in particular, feels like a gut-punch — a slow-burning closer that aches with emotional honesty. It’s a reminder that underneath all the noise and bravado, DAMNAGE is built on real emotion, real friendships, and a desire to connect. There’s nothing performative here — just three artists speaking their truth in the loudest way they know how.
DAMNAGE’s debut isn’t just a strong first record — it’s the sound of something long overdue. A project forged in history, heartbreak, and defiance. In a culture where so much feels fake or filtered, DAMNAGE is the real thing: loud, raw, and impossible to ignore. This album isn’t just a listen — it’s an experience. And it’s one you won’t forget anytime soon.
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Coming July 25th, 2025: “Hornet’s Nest” by Lee Sato — A Riveting Thriller of Secrets, Scandal, and Suspense
Brace yourself for a summer thriller that will leave you questioning everyone’s motives and turning pages long into the night. “Hornet’s Nest”, the highly anticipated new novel by Lee Sato, is set to release July 25th, 2025 — and reviews are buzzing!!!
“A true mystery… It was really good! So many twists. I was hooked!” – BookishPenguin
Jara Quinn’s life changed forever in college when her parents were killed in a car accident, leaving her adrift and grieving. Determined to honor their memory, she completed her studies and found solace in the arms of Katerina Lansing, the passionate and ambitious woman who became her first love. But after graduation, life pulled them in different directions—Jara joined the FBI, driven by a need for justice, while Katerina pursued a law career, dedicated to upholding the truth. Though they stayed in touch, their relationship became a bittersweet friendship rather than the romance they once shared.
Years later, Katerina’s world is turned upside down when her father announces his bid for president and her beloved grandmother dies under suspicious circumstances after learning her Foundation was hemorrhaging money. Desperate and unsure whom to trust, Katerina reaches out to Jara for help. Reunited, the spark between them reignites while they confront the mysteries surrounding Katerina’s powerful family.
As the pair delves deeper, they uncover hidden truths, dangerous alliances, and a sinister plot that threatens the people they hold dear. The dangers they face test not only their courage but the fragile bond of their rekindled love.
In the face of secrets, betrayal, and imminent danger, Jara and Katerina must decide if their love is real and strong enough to withstand the darkness that surrounds them. With lives at stake and time running out, can they protect Katerina’s family and find a way to heal themselves?
Don’t miss your chance to be among the first to enter the nest.
Preorder Hornet’s Nest: Book Onein the Jara QuinnSeries on Amazon:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FD871XZX
For more information about Lee Sato and upcoming titles, visit:
https://www.launchpointpress.com/author/lee-sato/
About the Author
Lee Sato lives in Indianapolis, Indiana, with her partner of 20 years. A graduate of Franklin College with a B.A. in Psychology and Journalism, Sato spent more than three decades immersed in some of society’s darkest realities. Her career included working with gangs in the 1980s, adolescent and child psychiatry in the 1990s, and investigating crimes against children until her retirement in 2017.
Throughout it all, the faces of troubled teens and abused children remained with her. “Closure and justice were rarely the outcome,” she reflects. Writing became a way to process what couldn’t be forgotten — not through case notes or reports, but through storytelling.
Encouraged by her partner, she returned to a lifelong love of writing and crafted the powerful narrative that would become her debut novel. Hornet’s Nest marks the beginning of a new creative chapter, one born from real-life experience, empathy, and an unflinching look into the human condition.am
For media inquiries, review copies, or interviews with the author, please contact worldstarpublicrelations@gmail.com
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