Lightbulb Film Distribution today have announced that ‘Welcome to The Darkness‘, a warts and all feature-length documentary about British rockers, The Darkness, is coming to cinemas on November 9th for one night only, plus encores. It will also be available on digital download and Blu-ray from December 4th. A first look clip from the documentary has been released […]

People of the beautiful British Isles, The Darkness called and you heeded their joyous invitation. In fact, you’ve been racing to sign up in in your many thousands. For I believe in a thing called love, you believe in a thing called love, they believe in a thing called love … it turns out that we ALL believe in a thing called love. […]

On the eve of the 20th anniversary of ‘Permission To Land‘ – the chart-topping, award-winning, multi-platinum debut album which changed the face of rock music forever when it was originally released on July 7th 2003 – The Darkness today announce ‘Permission To Land… Again‘ a special 20th Anniversary reissue collection, to be released on October 6th 2023 via Warner Music. Regarding the release frontman Justin Hawkins says, “So much has happened since the […]

The Darkness, Britain’s world-renowned and hugely-beloved rock band extraordinaire, have announced nine new shows for the ‘Permission To Land 20‘ world tour, which will run through the UK and Ireland in December. Tickets for the new shows go on sale at 9am Friday 7th July 2023 and can be purchased via https://www.thedarknesslive.com/tour-dates/ Regarding the shows frontman Justin Hawkins says, “We, The Darkness, are delighted to announce that we’ll be hitting the road in the U.K. once again. To commemorate the 20th anniversary of ‘Permission […]

2023 finds Britain’s beloved rock band The Darkness celebrating 20 years since they birthed ‘Permission To Land‘, the multi-platinum, chart-topping debut album which changed the face of rock music forever. To celebrate the landmark occasion, The Darkness will embark on a global tour later this year. Today the band are delighted to announce 13 European dates on the Permission To Land 20 Tour, with many more jaw-dropping, […]

The Darkness have released their brand new single ‘It’s Love, Jim’, the latest song to be taken from their forthcoming album ‘Motorheart‘ out November 19th via Cooking Vinyl. ‘It’s Love, Jim’ is an all-out, high intensity, rock and roll barrage reflecting the unimaginable effects of an intimate encounter of the alien kind. The video captures archive footage of the band conducting a séance as a yearning […]

The Darkness have released their brand new single ‘Jussy’s Girl’, the latest song to be taken from their forthcoming album ‘Motorheart‘ out November 19th. ‘Jussy’s Girl’ is sensitive as a falling boulder. It oozes rock n roll extravagance with huge 80s influenced riffs and an anthemic chorus that summons the inescapable carnal powers of love. The fantastical video meanwhile features Justin Hawkins as a leather-clad biker journeying through a telephone box time machine to the good ol’ days of black and white silent movies for a nefarious murder mystery, starring his musical companions in never-before-seen style. It’s quite simply magnificent! Regarding the single Justin says, “’Jussy’s Girl‘ is a song about unrequited desires of both the flesh and the heart. Although one could argue that hearts are made out of the same stuff as flesh. You know what I mean though. It’s about an unspeakable longing, but sounds like a bloke walking around in his 501s on a sunny day. It’s sad, but also carefree. Sonically we were aiming for somewhere between Def Leppard and Billy Ocean. Well, I was. There’s a helicopter in it and an awesome guitar solo. What more could you ask for?” ‘Jussy’s Girl’ is the latest single to be taken from the forthcoming opus ‘Motorheart‘; a record of immeasurable rock and roll extravagance, and yet another masterpiece from England’s favourite rock icons. The new single follows the release of the high-octane riffola ‘Nobody Can See Me Cry’ and the growling, pounding title track which pays homage to a devoted sex robot. Released in a wide variety of formats, including standard and deluxe versions, Motorheart is available both digitally and physically. There’s a heavyweight black vinyl album, limited edition colour LPs, CDs and an old-school cassette version. With exclusive bundles and signed editions to boot, it’s the complete aural experience from The Darkness, and a glorious addition to one of the most exciting canons in British rock music, all available to pre-order here. Tracklisting: Welcome Tae Glasgae It’s Love, Jim Motorheart The Power And The Glory Of Love Jussy’s Girl Sticky Situations Nobody Can See Me Cry Eastbound Speed Of The Nite Time You Don’t Have To Be Crazy About Me… But It Helps * It’s A Love Thang (You Wouldn’t Understand) * So Long * * – bonus deluxe tracks The Darkness will be showcasing the live potency of ‘Motorheart‘ on their extensive 22-date UK headline tour throughout November and December this year. A true spectacle to behold, fans will be treated to brand new songs from the album as well as hits from across their award-winning, platinum selling back catalogue. Support also comes from British Lion, the up close and personal side project of legendary Iron Maiden founder and bassist Steve Harris. Tickets are available Here. ‘Motorheart‘ is available for pre-order from the band’s Official Store MOTORHEART UK TOUR DATES 2021 November 17th – Brighton Dome, Brighton 19th – Winter Gardens, Margate 20th – O2 Academy, Bournemouth 21st – Cliffs Pavillion, Southend 23rd – UEA, Norwich 24th – Corn Exchange, Cambridge 26th – The Hexagon, Reading 27th – The Great Hall, Cardiff 29th – The Great Hall, Exeter 30th –  G Live, Guilford December […]

The Darkness have released the brand new song ‘Nobody Can See Me Cry’, taken from their forthcoming album ‘Motorheart‘ out November 19th via Cooking Vinyl. ‘Nobody Can See Me Cry’ is a high-octane riffola featuring an eye-watering guitar solo of monstrous proportions, charging verses of utter determination and a high-flying chorus all powered by sheer angst, passion and unfiltered emotion. Regarding the single Justin Hawkins says, […]

The Darkness have unleashed the first taste and title track of their forthcoming opus ‘Motorheart‘ out November 19th via Cooking Vinyl. Paying homage to a devoted sex robot, ‘Motorheart’ growls, pounds and stomps with Rufus Taylor’s drums, Frankie Poullain’s bass and Justin & Dan Hawkins’ guitars all turned up to 11, whilst Justin’s trademark vocals soar to ever more earthquaking levels. Regarding the single, Justin says, “‘Motorheart‘ rocks harder than anything we’ve […]

UK glam rock giants The Darkness have announced their brilliant new album ‘Motorheart‘, set for release on October 15th, via Cooking Vinyl. The new album is available for pre-order from the band’s Official Store on exclusive formats and signed bundles including Deluxe CD with bonus tracks, Exclusive Colour LP and Tape. Fans who pre-order the album before Thursday 10th June will have access to ticket pre-sales ahead of them […]