The Damned Things Bassist to Fill In for Volbeat

by Ryan Minic | Apr 19, 2011

Bassist Josh Newton (Every Time I Die, The Damned Things) will fill in for Volbeat on the remaining dates of their current stint with The Damned Things.

Volbeat bassist Anders Kjølholm has been forced to take a “necessary break” from the tour to return home to his family.

The remaining dates of the run include:

Apr 22 Baltimore, MD @ Sonar
Apr 23 Clifton Park, NY @ Northern Lights
Apr 25 Boston, MA @ Paradise Rock Club
Apr 27 New York, NY @ Irving Plaza

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