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It’s been quite some time since there were any real signs of life from The Damned Things<\/a><\/strong>, and for now, it doesn’t appear that the supergroup are gearing up for a full return. That said, some unexpected digital housekeeping recently caught fans’ attention.<\/p>\n On Friday, December 19, The Damned Things<\/strong>‘ track “Trophy Widow” quietly appeared on digital streaming platforms for the first time. In addition, a limited-edition 7\u2033 vinyl has been released via guitarist and vocalist Joe Trohman<\/strong>‘s website<\/a>.<\/p>\n The vinyl pressing is limited to just 250 copies and features an intriguing detail: the B-side is listed as “File Missing.” No additional information has been provided regarding whether that track contains new material or is simply a placeholder title.<\/p>\n “Trophy Widow” isn’t a brand-new recording. The song originally appeared in 2011 as part of the soundtrack album for the video game Batman: Arkham City<\/em>. That compilation featured exclusive tracks from a wide range of artists, including Daughtry<\/strong>, \u2020\u2020\u2020 (Crosses)<\/strong>, and others. Until now, the song had not been widely available on streaming services, making its sudden arrival notable.<\/p>\n Despite the re-release, there’s no indication that The Damned Things<\/strong> are actively working on new material or planning a return. With Anthrax<\/strong> preparing for a new album cycle in 2026 and vocalist Keith Buckley<\/strong> currently focused on Many Eyes<\/strong>, the timing suggests that this release is more about archival availability than signaling renewed activity.<\/p>\n \n