‘I Hate Myself’: The Darkness Drop Glam Rock Anthem from Upcoming Album Dreams On Toast

The Darkness Unleash Explosive New Single ‘I Hate Myself’ and Announce UK Dreams On Toast Tour

The Darkness premiered their electrifying new single, ‘I Hate Myself’, last night with Jo Whiley on BBC Radio 2. The track, a punk rock glam anthem, is the second single from their highly anticipated eighth studio album, Dreams On Toast, set for release on March 28th via Cooking Vinyl. Fans can pre-order the album here.

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The Single: ‘I Hate Myself’

With its swaggering riffs, soaring falsetto, and fiery solos, ‘I Hate Myself’ captures the signature sound of The Darkness. The track chronicles self-reflection and personal growth, offering a raucous ode to self-loathing. Justin Hawkins shares, “At last, a joyous, raucous celebration of self-loathing… It’s time for us to sing this uplifting ode to remorse in the hope that we don’t make the same mistakes again.”

Described as a sonic amalgamation of Status Quo, Slade, Cheap Trick, and Motörhead, the single is pure The Darkness brilliance.

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Exclusive Live Performances

Fans of The Darkness will experience ‘I Hate Myself’ live for the first time during six sold-out Rough Trade in-store shows this week in London, Nottingham, and Liverpool. The band will also perform their recent single ‘The Longest Kiss’ and debut tracks from Dreams On Toast.

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The Dreams On Toast Tour

Following the intimate Rough Trade shows, The Darkness will embark on a larger-scale UK tour in March 2024, culminating at London’s OVO Wembley Arena on March 29th. The 18-date tour will showcase tracks from Dreams On Toast, bringing their iconic energy to audiences across the UK.

Joining The Darkness on tour are Northern Irish indie-rock legends Ash, marking a nostalgic reunion from their collaboration during the Permission To Land Tour over 20 years ago.

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Ticket Information

Tickets for the Dreams On Toast Tour are available now via https://www.thedarknesslive.com

 
The pre-sale, including VIP upgrades, will open at 10am on Wednesday, September 25th and will remain live until any remaining tickets go on general sale at 10am on Friday, September 27th.
 
MARCH 2025 UK HEADLINE TOUR DATES
07/03 – Ipswich, Regent’s Theatre
08/03 – Oxford, New Theatre
09/03 – Swansea, Arena
11/03 – Guildford, G Live
12/03 – Hull, Connexin Arena
14/03 – Liverpool, Guild Of Students
15/03 – Wolverhampton, Civic Hall
17/03 – York, Barbican
18/03 – Edinburgh, Usher Hall
20/03 – Glasgow, Royal Concert Hall
21/03 – Newcastle, O2 City Hall
22/03 – Manchester, O2 Apollo
24/03 – Bristol, Beacon Theatre
25/03 – Portsmouth, Guildhall
27/03 – Leicester, De Montford Hall
28/03 – Cambridge, Corn Exchange
29/03 – London, OVO Arena Wembley

The Darkness are

Justin Hawkins – Lead vocals, Guitar
Dan Hawkins – Guitar
Frankie Poullain – Bass
Rufus Tiger Taylor Drums

The Darkness discography.

Permission to Land
One Way Ticket to Hell… and Back
Hot Cakes
Last of Our Kind
Pinewood Smile
Easter Is Cancelled
Motorheart

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