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The Darkness drop high-energy single: “A joyous, raucous celebration of self-loathing”

Listen to The Darkness’ self-deprecating new single I Hate Myself, taken from their forthcoming album Dreams On Toast.

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Green Day, Sleep Token, Korn and over 90 more bands confirmed for Download Festival 2025

It’s here! Download have revealed a huge portion of next year’s line-up, with three first-time headliners – Green Day, Sleep Token and Korn – plus the likes of Weezer, Sex Pistols, Bullet For My Valentine, Spiritbox, The Darkness, Loathe and even McFly…

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Get your signed limited-edition The Darkness splatter vinyl

Pick up The Darkness’ eighth album Dreams On Toast on limited-edition transparent splatter vinyl – hand-signed by the band!

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The Darkness announce new album Dreams On Toast, plus UK headline tour

The Darkness promise a “dozen bangers” on next March’s eighth LP Dreams On Toast, with a big UK headline tour planned around the same time!

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The Darkness head to Number One following viral Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce sing-along

Justin Hawkins says that Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s viral sing-along to I Believe In A Thing Called Love at the U.S. Open women’s final was a “really heart-warming moment”.

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You can now listen to the original School Of Rock soundtrack on streaming

See Jack Black – aka Dewey Finn – celebrating the original School Of Rock soundtrack hitting streaming services for the first time ever!

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Rock For People add 23 more names including Scowl, Kerry King and The Darkness

Czechia’s Rock For People line-up is almost complete for 2024 – with new additions like Scowl, Kerry King, NOAHFINNCE, The Darkness and Sanguisugabogg joining Bring Me The Horizon, YUNGBLUD and The Prodigy.

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Watch The Darkness’ fantastic, festive performance of Don’t Let The Bells End

The Darkness were joined by a 12-piece choir at BBC Maida Vale Studios for a cracking performance of their festive banger, Christmas Time (Don’t Let The Bells End).

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Ed Sheeran played a surprise support slot for The Darkness before joining them onstage

On Saturday night at London’s Roundhouse, The Darkness fan Ed Sheeran played a six-song support set on their Permission To Land anniversary tour, as well as performing Love Is Only A Feeling.

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Green Day and The Prodigy to headline Isle Of Wight Festival 2024

In a UK festival exclusive Green Day will be closing next summer’s Isle Of Wight Festival, while The Prodigy are first-night headliners and Pet Shop Boys will top the bill on the Saturday.

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The Darkness announce Permission To Land 20th anniversary reissue

Justin Hawkins says he’s “delighted to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the best debut album by The Darkness of all time” with the band’s new reissue.

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The Darkness confirm Permission To Land UK and Ireland tour

Fresh from supporting Guns N’ Roses at Hyde Park, The Darkness have announced a proper UK and Ireland headline tour celebrating the 20th anniversary of Permission To Land.

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Guns N’ Roses unveil special guests for BST Hyde Park show

Guns N’ Roses will be joined by The Pretenders, The Darkness and Larkin Poe (plus more to be announced) at their massive BST Hyde Park gig in June.

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The Darkness announce 20th anniversary Permission To Land tour

The Darkness are celebrating the 20th anniversary of Permission To Land with an upcoming world tour – here’s the newly-revealed European leg…

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Foo Fighters and Paramount to stream Taylor Hawkins tribute show live from Wembley

Paramount are set to livestream Foo Fighters’ huge Taylor Hawkins tribute show from London’s Wembley Stadium on September 3. Plus, even more acts have been added – from Lars Ulrich to Travis Barker to Brian Johnson.

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The Darkness’ Justin Hawkins: My life in 10 songs

The falsetto-inclined leader of The Darkness reflects on the music that made him the flamboyant troubadour we know and love…

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Album review: The Darkness – Motorheart

On the scale of rock’n’roll silliness, The Darkness take seventh album Motorheart all the way to 11…

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The Darkness drop high-energy single: “A joyous, raucous celebration of self-loathing”

Green Day, Sleep Token, Korn and over 90 more bands confirmed for Download Festival 2025

Get your signed limited-edition The Darkness splatter vinyl

The Darkness announce new album Dreams On Toast, plus UK headline tour

The Darkness head to Number One following viral Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce sing-along

You can now listen to the original ﻿School Of Rock soundtrack on streaming

Rock For People add 23 more names including Scowl, Kerry King and The Darkness

Watch The Darkness’ fantastic, festive performance of Don’t Let The Bells End

Ed Sheeran played a surprise support slot for The Darkness before joining them onstage

Green Day and The Prodigy to headline Isle Of Wight Festival 2024

The Darkness announce Permission To Land 20th anniversary reissue

The Darkness confirm Permission To Land UK and Ireland tour

Guns N’ Roses unveil special guests for BST Hyde Park show

The Darkness announce 20th anniversary Permission To Land tour

Foo Fighters and Paramount to stream Taylor Hawkins tribute show live from Wembley

The Darkness’ Justin Hawkins: My life in 10 songs

Album review: The Darkness – Motorheart

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You can now listen to the original School Of Rock soundtrack on streaming