Justin Hawkins reflects on The Darkness’s flamboyant journey from stadium glam to festive Rock City staples. Inspired by Guitar World’s interview, this feature celebrates their theatrical legacy and enduring charm—even when they sing that Christmas song.
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Justin Hawkins returns for his 2026 UK tour, “Rides Again… Again,” bringing musical analysis, witty commentary, and live theatrics across twenty venues. From Glasgow to London, it’s a one-man spectacle fans won’t want to miss.
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British rock legends The Darkness are back with a scorching new single, Walking Through Fire, taken from their highly anticipated album Dreams On Toast, out March 28th via Cooking Vinyl.
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The Darkness have done it again. If you thought Permission to Land was their peak, think again—”Dreams On Toast” is here to melt faces, burst eardrums, and leave you questioning whether you should start wearing tighter trousers. It’s a perfect mix of outrageous riffs, sky-high vocals, and lyrical lunacy—and somehow, it all works.
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Tonight was a night of many firsts. For me, it was my first time seeing The Darkness and visiting the Regent Theatre in Ipswich. For The Darkness, it marked the opening night of their Dreams on Toast tour, a chance to debut material from their latest album while testing the waters, seeing what works and what doesn’t.
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British rock legends The Darkness are back with a scorching new single, Walking Through Fire, taken from their highly anticipated album Dreams On Toast, out March 28th via Cooking Vinyl.
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British rock legends The Darkness have unveiled their brand-new single, ‘Rock And Roll Party Cowboy,’ the opening track of their eagerly awaited album Dreams On Toast, set to drop on March 28th, 2025 via Cooking Vinyl. Pre-order the album now HERE.
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The Darkness has just dropped the captivating video for their new single ‘I Hate Myself’, a standout track 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 now here.
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Last night, The Darkness took over Rough Trade for a one-of-a-kind record store performance, proving that rock ‘n’ roll isn’t about the size of the venue but the spirit of the show. With 150 fans crammed into the tiny upstairs room, this wasn’t just a gig—it was a hilarious, high-octane masterclass in entertainment.
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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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