The Darkness Have Announced A New Live Album

The Darkness have announced details of their first-ever live album, The Darkness: Live At Hammersmith.

The rock'n'roll mob's new release – recorded on their Tour De Prance run last year – will be out on June 15 through Cooking Vinyl. Pre-order it right here.

Frontman Justin Hawkins says: “The Darkness is untamed. It cannot be caged. Some very clever recording engineers have discovered a way to capture its essence; all that remains is for us to release it back into the wild. 

“Life is about experiences, not possessions. This is your opportunity to possess the experience of The Darkness Live, as perceived by your ears, leaving your eyes free to scan the road ahead for obstacles, or to watch Emmerdale with the sound off, or to mould clay, or to darn socks, or to look at the beautiful artwork in this magnificent gatefold. Release yourself into The Darkness – Live at Hammersmith.”

The album's glorious artwork looks like this:

Additionally, The Darkness have released the live version Buccaneers Of Hispaniola from the record – check it:

Catch The Darkness live at the following dates this year:

June

16 Birmingham Genting Arena (supporting Hollywood Vampires)
17 Manchester Arena (supporting Hollywood Vampires)
19 Glasgow SSE Hydro (supporting Hollywood Vampires)
20 London SSE Arena, Wembley (supporting Hollywood Vampires)

July

7 Glasgow TRNSMT Festival (with Queen)
8 Dublin Marlay Park (with Queen)