The Darkness announce Australia and New Zealand tour dates

The Darkness have announced dates for a 2022 tour of Australia and New Zealand in support of their latest album, “Motorheart.”

The eight-show series will open in Melbourne on October 12 and will include six shows in Australia before stops in both Wellington and Auckland, New Zealand will close out the run.

“We cannot wait to back get down to rock out with you all again this October,” says The Darkness. “We want to see you there!”

Presales are underway with general public ticket going on sale Tuesday, May 17 at 11 AM local time.

The Darkness released their seventh album, “Motorheart”, last fall; the project debuted on the UK charts at No. 16.


The Darkness
"Motorheart" 2022 tour
Australia and New Zealand

Oct 12 – Melbourne, AU @ Forum
Oct 14 – Perth, AU @ Astor
Oct 15 – Adelaide, AU @ Thebarton Theatre
Oct 16 – Sydney, AU @ Enmore Theatre
Oct 18 – Canberra, AU @ Kambri
Oct 19 – Brisbane, AU @ The Tivoli
Oct 21 – Wellington, NZ @ Hunter Lounge
Oct 22 – Auckland, NZ @ Powerstation

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The Darkness announce Motorheart North American tour
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The Darkness announce Motorheart North American tour

The Darkness have announced dates for a 2022 North American tour in support of their latest album, “Motorheart.”

The two-month series will open in San Diego, CA on March 9, with shows wrapping up on April 24 in Boston, MA.

“You there, in the Americas - hear us, and hear us well: The Darkness know your pain, know that you have cried yourselves to sleep every night, bereft of quality English rock music,” says frontman Justin Hawkins. “Well, desist from weeping and pull up your fully grown adult pants - salvation is upon you! We come to your shores in spring 2022 for a whopping 34 shows.”

Tickets and VIP upgrades will go on sale Monday, December 13 at 10 a.m. local time.

The Darkness released their seventh album, “Motorheart”, last month; the project debuted on the UK charts at No. 16.
The Darkness
"Motorheart"
2022 North American tour

Mar 09 - San Diego, CA @ The Observatory North Park
Mar 10 - Las Vegas, NV @ House of Blues
Mar 12 - Tempe, AZ @ Marquee Theatre
Mar 13 - Santa Ana, CA @ The Observatory
Mar 15 - Los Angeles, CA @ The Novo
Mar 16 - San Francisco, CA @ The Regency Ballroom
Mar 17 - Portland, OR @ Roseland Theater
Mar 18 - Seattle, WA @ The Showbox
Mar 20 - Vancouver, BC @ Vogue Theatre
Mar 22 - Calgary, AB @ The Palace Theatre
Mar 23 - Edmonton, AB @ Union Hall
Mar 25 - Winnipeg, MB @ The Park Theatre
Mar 26 - Minneapolis, MN @ Varsity Theater
Mar 28 - Milwaukee, WI @ The Rave/Eagles Club – The Rave Hall
Mar 29 - Detroit, MI @ The Majestic Theatre
Mar 30 - Chicago, IL @ Park West
Apr 01 - Sauget, IL @ Pop's Nighclub & Concert Venue
Apr 02 - Kansas City, MO @ The Truman
Apr 03 - Dallas, TX @ Granada Theater
Apr 05 - Austin, TX @ Mohawk
Apr 06 - Houston, TX @ Warehouse Live
Apr 08 - Nashville, TN @ Brooklyn Bowl
Apr 09 - Atlanta, GA @ The Masquerade
Apr 10 - Orlando, FL @ The Beacham Theatre
Apr 12 - Tampa, FL @ The Ritz Ybor
Apr 13 - Fort Lauderdale, FL @ Culture Room
Apr 15 - Charlotte, NC @ Neighborhood Theatre
Apr 16 - Warrendale, PA @ Jergel's Rhythm Grille
Apr 18 - New York, NY @ Webster Hall
Apr 19 - Toronto, ON @ Phoenix Concert Theatre
Apr 20 - Buffalo, NY @ Town Ballroom
Apr 22 - Asbury Park, NJ @ Asbury Lanes
Apr 23 - Philadelphia, PA @ Brooklyn Bowl
Apr 24 - Boston, MA @ Royale

See also:

The Darkness issue video for new Motorheart single It’s Love, Jim
The Darkness share new Motorheart single Jussy’s Girl
The Darkness share new Motorheart single Nobody Can See Me Cry
The Darkness stream new single Motorheart
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The Darkness issue video for Motorheart single It’s Love, Jim

The Darkness have issued a video for “It’s Love, Jim”, as the latest preview to their forthcoming album, “Motorheart.”

“This song (herein referred to as “she/her”) is all about an extra-terrestrial goddess of other worldly beauty,” explains Justin Hawkins. “She’s fast, powerful, not of this earth. Her sensual symphony nestles in your ear and lays mind eggs that seep confidence liquid into your brains. You’ll feel invincible all day long, and everything will go right after you hear it. Yeah, so it’s really catchy and should be number 1 all around the world please.”

Due November 19, “Motorheart” marks the follow-up to 2019’s “Easter Is Cancelled”, which reached the UK Top 10.

The Darkness will launch the album on a previously-announced fall UK tour that will begin next month in Brighton.
The Darkness
“Motorheart”
Release date: November 19

01. Welcome Tae Glasgae
02. It's Love, Jim
03. Motorheart
04. The Power And The Glory Of Love
05. Jussy's Girl
06. Sticky Situations
07. Nobody Can See Me Cry
08. Eastbound
09. Speed Of The Nite Time
10. You Don't Have To Be Crazy About Me… But It Helps *
11. It's A Love Thang (You Wouldn't Understand) *
12. So Long *

* bonus deluxe tracks

See also:

The Darkness share new Motorheart single Jussy’s Girl
The Darkness share new Motorheart single Nobody Can See Me Cry
The Darkness stream new single Motorheart
The Darkness announce new album and UK tour
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The Darkness share new Motorheart single Jussy’s Girl

The Darkness are sharing a video for “Jussy’s Girl”, as the latest preview to their forthcoming album, “Motorheart.”

“Wondering why your heart’s in overdrive?,” says the band. “That’s because The Darkness are back behind the handlebars! (that’s a reference to our biggest song plus we’ve all got moustaches and there’s a motorbike in the new video).”

“Scruffy upstart? Moi?,” adds Justin Hawkins. “I’ve always seen myself as a dazzling urbanite! Release the shackles of Edwardian tea culture, put your 501s on and listen to the new single Jussy's Girl!”

“Motorheart” marks the follow-up to 2019’s “Easter Is Cancelled”, which reached the UK Top 10.

“’Motorheart’ rocks harder than anything we’ve done before,” explains Justin. “It makes me happy and proud to crank it up and literally shake my Swiss chalet to its foundations. Dan did an awesome job on the production, it’ll take your face off, but your skull will be grinning from meatus to meatus. Please, to enjoy.”
The Darkness
“Motorheart”
Release date: November 19

01. Welcome Tae Glasgae
02. It's Love, Jim
03. Motorheart
04. The Power And The Glory Of Love
05. Jussy's Girl
06. Sticky Situations
07. Nobody Can See Me Cry
08. Eastbound
09. Speed Of The Nite Time
10. You Don't Have To Be Crazy About Me… But It Helps *
11. It's A Love Thang (You Wouldn't Understand) *
12. So Long *

* bonus deluxe tracks

See also:

The Darkness share new Motorheart single Nobody Can See Me Cry
The Darkness stream new single Motorheart
The Darkness announce new album and UK tour
The Darkness announce Christmas concert livestream
Search The Darkness at hennemusic

The Darkness share new Motorheart single Nobody Can See Me Cry

The Darkness are sharing a lyric video for “Nobody Can See Me Cry”, as the latest preview to their forthcoming album, “Motorheart.”

“We would LOVE if you could stream our new single all day today (and tomorrow, maybe across the weekend too),” says the band. “Is that possible?”

“Nobody Can See Me Cry” follows the set’s title track as the second song the UK rockers have issued in advance of the November 19 release of their seventh studio record.

“Motorheart” marks the follow-up to 2019’s “Easter Is Cancelled”, which reached the UK Top 10.

The Darkness will launch the album on a previously-announced fall UK tour, where they’ll be joined by British Lion – the side project of Iron Maiden founder and bassist Steve Harris.
The Darkness
“Motorheart”
Release date: November 19

01. Welcome Tae Glasgae
02. It's Love, Jim
03. Motorheart
04. The Power And The Glory Of Love
05. Jussy's Girl
06. Sticky Situations
07. Nobody Can See Me Cry
08. Eastbound
09. Speed Of The Nite Time
10. You Don't Have To Be Crazy About Me… But It Helps *
11. It's A Love Thang (You Wouldn't Understand) *
12. So Long *

* bonus deluxe tracks

See also:

The Darkness stream new single Motorheart
The Darkness announce new album and UK tour
The Darkness announce Christmas concert livestream
The Darkness announce North American tour
Search The Darkness at hennemusic

The Darkness stream new single Motorheart

The Darkness are streaming a lyric video for the title track to their forthcoming album, “Motorheart.”

“’Motorheart’ rocks harder than anything we’ve done before,” says singer Justin Hawkins about the single. “It makes me happy and proud to crank it up and literally shake my Swiss chalet to its foundations. Dan did an awesome job on the production, it’ll take your face off, but your skull will be grinning from meatus to meatus. Please, to enjoy.”

The song is the first preview to the UK band’s seventh studio record ahead of its arrival on November 19.

“Motorheart” marks the follow-up to 2019’s “Easter Is Cancelled”, which reached the UK Top 10.

The Darkness will launch the album on a previously-announced fall UK tour, where they’ll be joined by British Lion – the side project of Iron Maiden founder and bassist Steve Harris.
The Darkness
“Motorheart”
Release date: November 19

01. Welcome Tae Glasgae
02. It's Love, Jim
03. Motorheart
04. The Power And The Glory Of Love
05. Jussy's Girl
06. Sticky Situations
07. Nobody Can See Me Cry
08. Eastbound
09. Speed Of The Nite Time
10. You Don't Have To Be Crazy About Me… But It Helps *
11. It's A Love Thang (You Wouldn't Understand) *
12. So Long *

* bonus deluxe tracks

See also:

The Darkness announce new album and UK tour
The Darkness announce Christmas concert livestream
The Darkness announce North American tour
The Darkness stream new single Live ‘Till I Die
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The Darkness announce new album and UK tour

The Darkness have announced dates for a fall 2021 UK tour in support of a new album entitled “Motorheart.”

Due October 15, the band will issue the set’s lead single from their seventh studio record next month; the project marks the follow-up to 2019’s “Easter Is Cancelled”, which reached the UK Top 10.

The group will be joined by British Lion – the side project of Iron Maiden founder and bassist Steve Harris – for a month-long UK trek this fall, with shows starting November 17 in Brighton.

“The time has come, the walrus said… to put your fookin pants on your head and rock like Satan is eating your private parts with a pointy fork!,” says frontman Justin Hawkins. “Yes, we, The Darkness, are back on tour, praise Satan’s better half… come and party with us like it’s the last orders at the last chance saloon. Which it may well be, but I wouldn’t like to comment any further on that.

“Get in kids, it’s The Darkness, wot you knows and luvs, plus British Lion - Steve Harris’ top rock band who are guaranteed to blow your socks straight up your welcoming arses. What a night! Delirium! Outfits, including hats! Denim that smells of hamsters! Who doesn’t want that? See you down the front, connoisseurs of the finest that life has to offer…”

“Motorheart” is available for pre-order from the band’s Official Store on exclusive formats and signed bundles, including Deluxe CD with bonus tracks, exclusive color LP and tape.

Fans who pre-order the album before Thursday, June 10 will have access to ticket pre-sales ahead of them going on public sale on Friday, June 11 at 10 a.m. local time. The Darkness
“Motorheart”
2021 UK tour

Nov 17 – Brighton, UK @ Brighton Dome
Nov 19 – Margate, UK @ Winter Gardens
Nov 20 – Bournemouth, UK @ O2 Academy
Nov 21 – Southend, UK @ Cliffs Pavillion
Nov 23 – Norwich, UK @ UEA
Nov 24 – Cambridge, UK @ Corn Exchange
Nov 26 – Reading, UK @ The Hexagon
Nov 27 – Cardiff, UK @ The Great Hall
Nov 29 – Exeter, UK @ The Great Hall
Nov 30 – Guilford, UK @ G Live
Dec 02 – Liverpool, UK @ O2 Academy
Dec 03 – Manchester, UK @ Academy
Dec 04 – Hull, UK @ Bonus Arena
Dec 06 – Stoke-on-Trent, UK @ The Victoria
Dec 07 – Bristol, UK @ O2 Academy
Dec 09 – Glasgow, UK @ Barrowlands
Dec 10 – Newcastle, UK @ O2 Academy
Dec 11 – Leeds, UK @ O2 Academy
Dec 13 – Nottingham, UK @ Rock City
Dec 14 – Birmingham, UK @ O2 Academy
Dec 16 – London, UK @ O2 Shepherds Bush Empire
Dec 17 – London, UK @ O2 Shepherds Bush Empire

See also:

The Darkness announce Christmas concert livestream
The Darkness announce North American tour
The Darkness stream new single Live ‘Till I Die
The Darkness stream video for new single Heart Explodes
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The Darkness announce Christmas concert livestream

UK rockers The Darkness will close out 2020 with a live concert and pay-per-view event from London.

“Lockdown Live: Streaming of a White Christmas” will see the band perform at London’s Indigo at The O2 on Friday, December 18 starting at 8pm GMT; the show will also be recorded for a live album that will be released in April 2021.

“Christmas is coming, and nothing says Joy and Surprise like The Darkness, rocking live in your living room!,” says Justin Hawkins. “Santa gets a day off as we deliver the Premier Cru streamed concert of the year, live to you from the IndigO2 in London Town. Let us in at your interweb window as we celebrate life, love, Christmas and Rock Music, all wrapped in tinsel and delivered to you on a golden dream sleigh of almost ludicrous proportions.

“Expect hits, old and new. Beards, flayed by the snow engines of entertainment. Fairy lights, plugged in and mostly working. A few brave and/or immune rockers will have the good fortune to join us in the stadium of dreams for this exclusive event – check out our written facts to understand. This will be an unparalleled night of true artistic integrity, so don’t dilly dally – let’s rock our socks off together for Christmaaaaaas!”

Tickets for "Lockdown Live: Streaming of a White Christmas" with The Darkness are available on presale via the band’s official merch store, with tickets going on sale Friday, November 27 at 9am GMT via AXS.com.

In addition to the virtual live-stream, VIP ticket options are available for fans which are offered in different tiers – including attending the event itself, with all social distancing requirements being met; other package options include front row seats, sound check access with a band Q&A, and streaming access only.

The Darkness’ latest record is 2019’s “Easter Is Cancelled.”

See also:

The Darkness announce North American tour
The Darkness stream new single Live ‘Till I Die
The Darkness stream video for new single Heart Explodes
The Darkness stream Heart Explodes lyric video
Search The Darkness at hennemusic

The Darkness announce North American tour

The Darkness have announced dates for a spring tour of North America in support of their latest record, “Easter Is Cancelled.”

Produced by guitarist Dan Hawkins, the project – which topped the UK Rock & Metal Albums chart while reaching Top 10 status in their native country – was first previewed with the lead track, "Rock And Roll Deserves To Die."

The 2020 series will see The Darkness perform their sixth record in full alongside a greatest hits set when it opens in Edmonton, AB on April 13, with shows running into late May

"North America! We come to you again, humble in our mission but resolute in our purpose,” says frontman Justin Hawkins. “Join with us in the benediction of rock, as we bring our 'Easter Is Cancelled' world tour to your spume-flecked shores.

“We cancelled Easter and now we are going to cancel your souls — let's reboot together in the epiphany that only 150% pure adrenalin can bring. You are me, I am you, and music is the river that will carry us to our destiny.”

An artist presale runs from Wednesday, January 15 at 10:00 a.m. local time to Thursday, January 16 at 10:00 p.m. local time (password "LOSTINROCK"), wiothe general public tickets going on sale Friday, January 17 at 10 a.m. local time.

The Darkness recently released a video for the “Easter Is Cancelled” track, “In Another Life.”

The Darkness
Easter Is Cancelled
2020 North American tour

Apr 13 - Edmonton, AB @ Union Hall
Apr 14 - Calgary, AB @ The Palace Theater
Apr 15 - Vancouver, BC @ Vogue Theatre
Apr 17 - Portland, OR @ Wonder Ballroom
Apr 18 - Seattle, WA @ Showbox
Apr 21 - San Francisco, CA @ Regency Ballroom
Apr 22 - Los Angeles, CA @ The Novo
Apr 24 - San Diego, CA @ The Observatory – North Park
Apr 25 - Tempe, AZ @ Marquee Theatre
Apr 28 - Houston, TX @ The Studio at Warehouse Live
Apr 29 - Dallas, TX @ Granada Theater
May 01 - Concord, SC @ Epicenter Festival *
May 02 - Atlanta, GA @ Shaky Knees Festival *
May 03 - Birmingham, AL @ Saturn
May 05 - Nashville, TN @ Cannery Ballroom
May 06 - New Orleans, LA @ Republic NOLA
May 08 - Fort Lauderdale, FL @ Culture Room
May 09 - Daytona Beach, FL @ Welcome To Rockville *
May 11 - Boston, MA @ Royale
May 12 - Philadelphia, PA @ Union Transfer
May 13 - New York, NY @ Webster Hall
May 15 - Pittsburgh, PA @ Rex Theater
May 16 - Columbus, OH @ Sonic Temple Art & Music Festival *
May 17 - Detroit, MI @ Majestic Theater
May 19 - Minneapolis, MN @ Skyway Theatre
May 20 - Kansas City, MO @ Truman
May 22 - St. Louis, MO @ The Ready Room
May 23 - Chicago, IL @ Park West

* festival date (not headlining show)


See also:

The Darkness stream new single Live ‘Till I Die
The Darkness stream video for new single Heart Explodes
The Darkness stream Heart Explodes lyric video
The Darkness announce UK and European tour
Search The Darkness at hennemusic

The Darkness stream new single Live ‘Till I Die

The Darkness are streaming “Live Till I Die” as the latest single from the newly-released album, “Easter Is Cancelled.”

Produced by guitarist Dan Hawkins, the band will perform their sixth record in full alongside a greatest hits set during an upcoming fall tour of the UK and Ireland that will begin in Cork, Ireland on November 25.

"Easter Is Cancelled" is now available digitally and via standard CD, digipak CD with bonus tracks, gatefold LP, limited-edition color vinyl gatefold LP and cassette.

“Cometh the hour, cometh the band!,” says The Darkness. “People, the day has come to rejoice in the birth of our new opus! Bask in the riff-drenched glory, and let the gift of Rock free you from the shackles of these dark times! For this is the first day in our new world, and Easter Is Cancelled!”

The album marks the follow-up to 2017's "Pinewood Smile", which was a Top 10 project in their native UK.

The Darkness
"Easter Is Cancelled"
Release date: October 4

01. Rock And Roll Deserves To Die
02. How Can I Lose Your Love
03. Live 'Till I Die
04. Heart Explodes
05. Deck Chair
06. Easter Is Cancelled
07. Heavy Metal Lover
08. In Another Life
09. Choke On It
10. We Are The Guitar Men


See also:

The Darkness stream video for new single Heart Explodes
The Darkness stream Heart Explodes lyric video
The Darkness announce UK and European tour
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The Darkness stream video for new single Heart Explodes

The Darkness are streaming a video for “Heart Explodes”, the latest single from their forthcoming album, “Easter Is Cancelled.”

“Uncertain times call for the grandest of gestures,” says the band. “We are entirely pleased to announce that we will encircle the world with the wings of inclusivity, by performing our new magnum opus, ‘Easter Is Cancelled’, in full, at ludicrous volume, on our upcoming tour FOR YOUR EARS AND MINDS! But that's not all! For in addition, we will also be performing all your favourite hits in a subsequent set.

“To celebrate this glorious news, we have released a brand spanking new video for ‘Heart Explodes’ with footage captured on our recent tour with Ed Sheeran. Come with us people – let’s fly to a future worth living in…”

Due October 4 and produced by guitarist Dan Hawkins, “Easter Is Cancelled” marks the UK outfit’s sixth studio set and the follow-up to 2017's "Pinewood Smile", which was a Top 10 project in their homeland.

"Easter Is Cancelled" will be released digitally and via standard CD, digipak CD with bonus tracks, gatefold LP, limited-edition color vinyl gatefold LP and cassette.

The Darkness will support the album with a tour of the UK and Ireland that will begin in Cork, Ireland on November 25 and wrap up with a December 20 gig in London before the group takes a break for the seasonal holidays; they’ll return to live action for a month-long series of European concerts that will begin in Strasbourg, France on January 25.

The Darkness
"Easter Is Cancelled"
Release date: October 4

01. Rock And Roll Deserves To Die
02. How Can I Lose Your Love
03. Live 'Til I Die
04. Heart Explodes
05. Deck Chair
06. Easter Is Cancelled
07. Heavy Metal Lover
08. In Another Life
09. Choke On It
10. We Are The Guitar Men


See also:

The Darkness stream Heart Explodes lyric video
The Darkness announce UK and European tour
The Darkness stream live version of Christmas Time
The Darkness stream Solid Gold from Live At Hammersmith
Search The Darkness at hennemusic

The Darkness stream Heart Explodes lyric video

The Darkness are streaming a lyric video for “Heart Explodes”, as the latest preview to their forthcoming album, “Easter Is Cancelled.”

"It's about the despair of change. Having to reappraise your life and what you're holding on to,” says frontman Justin Hawkins. “It's like that feeling when you just want to go for a swim and keep going. Wanting to be enveloped by something that will gradually pull you down. If you really, really want to survive that process, you can. We've all been there - people who say they haven't are lying."

"The difference between The Darkness sadness and other bands' sadness is that we don't wallow in it,” adds guitarist Dan Hawkins. “Even when it’s sad, there's a playfulness to it."

Produced by the guitarist and due October 4, the band’s sixth record marks the follow-up to 2017's "Pinewood Smile", which was a Top 10 project in their native UK.

"Easter Is Cancelled" will be released digitally and via standard CD, digipak CD with bonus tracks, gatefold LP, limited-edition color vinyl gatefold LP and cassette.

The Darkness
"Easter Is Cancelled"
Release date: October 4

01. Rock And Roll Deserves To Die
02. How Can I Lose Your Love
03. Live 'Til I Die
04. Heart Explodes
05. Deck Chair
06. Easter Is Cancelled
07. Heavy Metal Lover
08. In Another Life
09. Choke On It
10. We Are The Guitar Men


See also:

The Darkness announce UK and European tour
The Darkness stream live version of Christmas Time
The Darkness stream Solid Gold from Live At Hammersmith
AUDIO: The Darkness preview Live At Hammersmith package
Search The Darkness at hennemusic

The Darkness announce UK and European tour

The Darkness have announced dates for a fall tour of the UK and shows across Europe in the New Year in support of their forthcoming album, “Easter Is Cancelled.”

Due October 4, the band’s sixth record marks the follow-up to 2017's "Pinewood Smile", which was a Top 10 project in their native UK.

An 18-show UK and Ireland trek will begin in Belfast on November 26 and wrap up with a December 20 gig in London before the group takes a break for the seasonal holidays; they’ll return to live action for a month-long series of European concerts that will begin in Strasbourg, France on January 25.

“Easter Is Cancelled sees the four maestros embark upon their most ambitious quest to date with their musical opus soon to be thrust into the ear canals of rock fans around the globe, and a tour that will quite literally resurrect the souls of all who attend,” says the band. “Join The Darkness in their mission to take back control from the fools and liars who purport to lead us, and instead march forwards into the sunlit uplands of inclusivity, togetherness and rock’n’roll fellowship.”

A fan club presale in underway now, with general public tickets going on sale Friday, April 12 at 10 AM local time.

The Darkness
Easter Is Cancelled
2019 UK / Ireland tour

Nov 26 - Belfast, UK @ Limelight
Nov 27 - Dublin, Ireland @ Academy
Nov 29 - Nottingham, UK @ Rock City
Dec 01 - Birmingham, UK @ O2 Academy
Dec 02 - Leicester, UK @ O2 Academy
Dec 03 - Southend, UK @ Cliffs Pavilion
Dec 05 - Norwich, UK @ UEA
Dec 06 - Cambridge, UK @ Corn Exchange
Dec 07 - Bath, UK @ Pavilions
Dec 09 - Portsmouth, UK @ Pyramids
Dec 10 - Brighton, UK @ Dome
Dec 11 - Watford, UK @ Colosseum
Dec 13 - Manchester, UK @ Academy
Dec 14 - Newcastle, UK @ O2 Academy
Dec 15 - Glasgow, UK @ O2 Academy
Dec 17 - York, UK @ Barbican
Dec 18 - Liverpool, UK @ O2 Academy
Dec 20 - London, UK @ Roundhouse

Easter Is Cancelled
2020 European tour

Jan 25 - Strasbourg, France @ Laiterie
Jan 26 - Paris, France @ La Cigale
Jan 27 - Bordeaux, France @ Krakatoa
Feb 03 - Lyon, France @ Ninkasi KAO
Feb 04 - Zurich, Switzerland @ XTRA
Feb 08 - Munich, Germany @ Technikum
Feb 10 - Vienna, Austria @ Simm City
Feb 11 - Nuremburg, Germany @ Hirsch
Feb 12 - Berlin, Germany @ Kesselhaus
Feb 14 - Copenhagen, Denmark @ Amager Bio
Feb 15 - Stockholm, Sweden @ Nalen
Feb 17 - Oslo, Norway @ Rockefeller
Feb 18 - Gothenburg, Sweden @ Pustervik
Feb 20 - Hamburg, Germany @ Markthalle
Feb 21 - Cologne, Germany @ Essigfabrik
Feb 22 - Sint Niklaas, Belgium @ Sint Niklaas De Casino
Feb 24 - Amsterdam, NL @ Melkweg Max
Feb 25 - Frankfurt, Germany @ Batschkapp


See also:

The Darkness stream live version of Christmas Time
The Darkness stream Solid Gold from Live At Hammersmith
AUDIO: The Darkness preview Live At Hammersmith package
VIDEO: The Darkness stream Pinewood Smile single Happiness
Search The Darkness at hennemusic

The Darkness stream live version of Christmas Time

The Darkness are streaming audio of “Christmas Time (Don’t Let the Bells End)”, a seasonal tune featured on their 2018 release, “Live At Hammersmith.”

The project captures the group in a December 2017 concert at London’s Eventim Hammersmith Apollo.

“As Santa prepares to empty his sack into our collective Christmas chimney, and young faces smeared with festive brandy butter gaze up expectantly, every day is a fun-filled festive frolic of presents and pies,” says frontman Justin Hawkins. “Much as you will enjoy your turkey leftovers on Boxing Day, we are serving up Christmas Time (Don’t Let The Bells End) again, this time in a tasty live sauce. Hooray, eh?

"A rocking good Christmas to one and all!”

The Darkness will perform the song on the UK Christmas Day TV special, The Great British Bake Off; the show will see four bakers compete before a judging panel of Paul Hollywood, Prue Leith, Noel Fielding and Sandi Toksvig.

The special event will air on UK’s Channel 4 on Christmas Day at 8pm, with a repeat on New Year's Day at 7:40pm.

The Darkness are working on a follow-up to 2017’s “Pinewood Smile” – their first with new drummer Rufus Taylor (son of Queen legend Roger Taylor) – which reached No. 8 on the UK charts.


See also:

The Darkness stream Solid Gold from Live At Hammersmith
AUDIO: The Darkness preview Live At Hammersmith package
VIDEO: The Darkness stream Pinewood Smile single Happiness
The Darkness preview Pinewood Smile with Southern Trains video
Search The Darkness at hennemusic

The Darkness stream Solid Gold from Live At Hammersmith

The Darkness are streaming performance audio of their 2017 single, “Solid Gold”, as the latest preview to the June 15 release of a new package, “Live At Hammersmith.”

The tune was the second single from the band’s fifth album, “Pinewood Smile” – their first with new drummer Rufus Taylor (son of Queen legend Roger Taylor) – which reached No. 8 on the UK charts.

The new live set captures the group in a December 2017 concert at London’s Eventim Hammersmith Apollo.

“The Darkness is untamed. It cannot be caged,” says frontman Justin Hawkins. “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,” he continues. “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 live album will be available via CD, gatefold double vinyl, cassette, download and streaming.

Having recently completed a North American tour, The Darkness will open a series of European and UK shows for The Hollywood Vampires this month.



The Darkness
"Live At Hammersmith"
Release date: June 15

01. Open Fire
02. Love Is Only A Feeling
03. Southern Trains
04. Black Shuck
05. One Way Ticket
06. Givin' Up
07. All The Pretty Girls
08. Barbarian
09. Buccaneers Of Hispaniola
10. Friday Night
11. Makin' Out
12. Every Inch Of You
13. Solid Gold
14. Stuck In A Rut
15. Get Your Hands Off My Woman
16. Growing On Me
17. Japanese Prisoner Of Love
18. Christmas Time (Don't Let The Bells End)
19. I Believe In A Thing Called Love


See also:

AUDIO: The Darkness preview Live At Hammersmith package
VIDEO: The Darkness stream Pinewood Smile single Happiness
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AUDIO: The Darkness preview Live At Hammersmith package

The Darkness are streaming a pair of tracks as a preview to the June 15 release of a new package, “Live At Hammersmith.”

The UK rockers are sharing audio of their 2003 hit, "I Believe In A Thing Called Love", and the 2017 "Pinewood Smile" tune, "Buccaneers Of Hispaniola", as the first listen to to the project, which captures the band in a December 10, 2017 concert at London’s Eventim Hammersmith Apollo.

“The Darkness is untamed. It cannot be caged,” says frontman Justin Hawkins. “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,” he continues. “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 live album will be available via CD, gatefold double vinyl, cassette, download and streaming.

Currently playing dates on a North American tour that will wrap up in Dallas, TX on May 2, The Darkness will next be seen opening for The Hollywood Vampires on a European trek in June.




The Darkness
"Live At Hammersmith"
Release date: June 15

01. Open Fire
02. Love Is Only A Feeling
03. Southern Trains
04. Black Shuck
05. One Way Ticket
06. Givin' Up
07. All The Pretty Girls
08. Barbarian
09. Buccaneers Of Hispaniola
10. Friday Night
11. Makin' Out
12. Every Inch Of You
13. Solid Gold
14. Stuck In A Rut
15. Get Your Hands Off My Woman
16. Growing On Me
17. Japanese Prisoner Of Love
18. Christmas Time (Don't Let The Bells End)
19. I Believe In A Thing Called Love


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VIDEO: The Darkness stream Pinewood Smile single Happiness
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The Darkness stream video for new single All The Pretty Girls
AUDIO: The Darkness stream new single All The Pretty Girls
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VIDEO: The Darkness stream Pinewood Smile single Happiness

The Darkness are streaming a new animated video for “Happiness”, the latest single from their latest album, “Pinewood Smile.”

Created by Chicago’s Vitamin Pictures, the clip was directed by Daniel DelPurgatorio.

"'Happiness' is about seeing only the golden sand and overlooking the broken glass,” says frontman Justin Hawkins. “Hearing the waves crash and filtering out the grotesque cries of mating gulls. Smelling the distant odor of fresh chips and ignoring the stench of nearby dog s**t.

“Happiness is a choice. Choose The Darkness."

Produced by Adrian Bushby (Foo Fighters, Muse), “Pinewood Smile” was recorded in Cornwall, UK and delivers the group’s first record with drummer Rufus Taylor - son of Queen legend Roger – who joined the lineup two years ago after the departure of Emily Dolan Davies following her work on 2015’s “Last Of Our Kind.”

The Darkness are currently playing dates in support of “Pinewood Smile” on a fall European tour that will wrap up in Bristol, UK on December 14.


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The Darkness preview Pinewood Smile with Southern Trains video

The Darkness are streaming a video for the track “Southern Trains”, as the latest preview to their forthcoming album, “Pinewood Smile.”

“This song has genuine realness in it, innit,” says frontman Justin Hawkins about its reflection on the UK railway system. “Dan and I had to endure the Southern Trains ‘services’ during the making of this album. The only difference between a normal day on Southern Trains and a day when they're all on strike, is that on strike day the ArseClownery is deliberate.

“They are utterly incapable of running a reliable service. Fact. The rest of the world is laughing at us. I hope this song goes some way towards facilitating change...”

The video, which features the group performing the song via Snapchat footage, can be seen here.

Due October 6, “Pinewood Smile” was recorded in Cornwall, UK with producer Adrian Bushby (Foo Fighters, Muse).

The set delivers the group’s first record with drummer Rufus Taylor - son of Queen legend Roger – who joined the lineup in two years ago after the departure of Emily Dolan Davies following her work on 2015’s “Last Of Our Kind.”

“Pinewood Smile” was first previewed with the lead single, “All The Pretty Girls”, and it’s follow-up, “Solid Gold.”

The Darkness will launch the album on a European tour that will begin in Limerick, Ireland on October 13; the trek includes 17 dates in their native UK throughout November and December, highlighted by a headline appearance at London’s Hammersmith Eventim Apollo on December 10.


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The Darkness stream video for new single All The Pretty Girls

The Darkness are streaming a video for “All The Pretty Girls”, the lead single from their forthcoming album, “Pinewood Smile.”

"Dear people of the Internet,” exclaims frontman Justin Hawkins, “We have made this excellent video to distract you from the humdrum banality of existence. By looking at film of The Darkness preening and cavorting, you will be transported to an unattainable world of awesomeness. Furthermore, we recommend that you purchase our new record album, for which the video serves as an amuse-bouche. Enjoy!"

Due October 6, “Pinewood Smile” was recorded in Cornwall, UK with producer Adrian Bushby (Foo Fighters, Muse).

The set delivers the group’s first record with drummer Rufus Taylor - son of Queen legend Roger Taylor – who joined the lineup in two years ago after the departure of Emily Dolan Davies when she replaced original sticksman Ed Graham for sessions on 2015’s “Last Of Our Kind.”

The Darkness recently wrapped up a series of summer shows and will return to live action in the fall support “Pinewood Smile” with a European tour that includes 17 dates in their native UK throughout November and December, highlighted by a headline appearance at London’s Hammersmith Eventim Apollo on December 10.


The Darkness
“Pinewood Smile”
Release date: October 6

“All The Pretty Girls”
“Buccaneers Of Hispaniola”
“Solid Gold”
“Southern Trains”
“Why Don’t The Beautiful Cry?”
“Japanese Prisoner Of Love”
“Lay Down With Me, Barbara”
“I Wish I Was In Heaven”
“Happiness”
“Stampede Of Love”


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AUDIO: The Darkness stream new single All The Pretty Girls
The Darkness announce spring US tour
The Darkness release I Am Santa video
The Darkness to release expanded Last Of Our Kind
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AUDIO: The Darkness stream new single All The Pretty Girls

The Darkness are streaming “All The Pretty Girls” as the lead single and preview to their forthcoming album, “Pinewood Smile.”

Due October 6, the band’s fifth set was recorded in Cornwall, UK with producer Adrian Bushby (Foo Fighters, Muse).

The project delivers the group’s first record with drummer Rufus Taylor - son of Queen legend Roger Taylor – who joined the lineup in two years ago after the departure of Emily Dolan Davies when she replaced original sticksman Ed Graham for sessions on 2015’s “Last Of Our Kind.”

“Why should anybody care? Because if you don't, we're f-d!!,” says frontman Justin Hawkins of the forthcoming album. “History will remember us as the apathetic generation who negligently ushered in a dreadful dystopian age that may or may not come to be known as ‘The Rise of the Arseclowns’. We cannot allow this to continue!

“You may not give a s**t about Brexit or Trump, but PLEASE... give a s**t about The Darkness otherwise the last bastion of cultural sensibility will fall and our airwaves will be polluted by meaningless pop purveyed by a***holes and morons... Oh wait!”

The Darkness recently wrapped up a series of summer shows and will return to live action in the fall support “Pinewood Smile” with a European tour that includes 17 dates in their native UK throughout November and December, highlighted by a headline appearance at London’s Hammersmith Eventim Apollo on December 10.


The Darkness
“Pinewood Smile”
Release date: October 6

“All The Pretty Girls”
“Buccaneers Of Hispaniola”
“Solid Gold”
“Southern Trains”
“Why Don’t The Beautiful Cry?”
“Japanese Prisoner Of Love”
“Lay Down With Me, Barbara”
“I Wish I Was In Heaven”
“Happiness”
“Stampede Of Love”

See also:

The Darkness announce spring US tour
The Darkness release I Am Santa video
The Darkness to release expanded Last Of Our Kind
The Darkness may change band name with help from fans
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