The DarknessI Hate Myself
Directed by The Darkness
I Hate Myself by The Darkness, released in December 2024, is a raucous celebration of self-loathing and personal growth. Known for their infectious energy and…
The DarknessRock and Roll Deserves to Die
Directed by Sitcom Soldiers
“Rock and Roll Deserves to Die” is the lead single from The Darkness’s 2019 album “Easter Is Cancelled.” The song starts with haunting acoustic tones…
The DarknessLast of Our Kind
Directed by Simon Emmett
Last of Our Kind is the title‑track single from The Darkness’s 2015 album “Last of Our Kind”, with a pounding hard‑rock/glam‑rock vibe and triumphant, fan‑inclusive…
The DarknessI Believe In A Thing Called Love
Directed by Alex Smith
A high-energy and flamboyant track, "I Believe In A Thing Called Love" by The Darkness is a blend of hard rock and glam metal, known…
The DarknessGirlfriend
Directed by Tim Pope
“Girlfriend” is the third and final single from The Darkness’s 2005 album One Way Ticket to Hell... And Back — a glam‑rock song narrating a…
The DarknessFriday Night
“Friday Night” is a youthful, glam‑rock‑tinged anthem by The Darkness — a celebration of adolescent longing, nostalgia and the release of weekend freedom that resonates…
About · The Darkness
Formed 2000 · Lowestoft, England · hard rock, glam rock · Atlantic Records
The Darkness are a British hard rock band formed in Lowestoft in 2000. The band consists of the Hawkins brothers Justin Hawkins (vocals, guitar) & Dan Hawkins (guitar), Frankie Poullain (bass) and Rufus Tiger Taylor (drums). The Darkness came to prominence with the release of their debut album, Permission to Land, in 2003. Backed by the singles "I Believe in a Thing Called Love", "Growing on Me", "Get Your Hands off My Woman", and "Love Is Only a Feeling", the album was certified quadruple platinum in the United Kingdom, with sales of over 1.3 million. In 2004 the band won three Brit Awards:… via Wikipedia
Band Members: Justin Hawkins, Emily Dolan Davies, Rufus Tiger Taylor, Dan Hawkins, Frankie Poullain, Ed Graham
Discography
The Darkness’s studio albums / EPs · 8
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3 articles about The Darkness from our favourite music publications
NME
1w ago
Check out The Darkness’ 80s-leaning theme song to new ‘Masters of the Universe’ movie
"We dusted off our trusty loincloths, assembled in the courtyard of Castle Darkness and bellowed in unison, 'WE HAVE THE POWER'" The post Check out The Darkness’ 80s-leaning theme song to new…
Consequence
2w ago
The Darkness Unleash Theme Song to New Movie Masters of the Universe: Stream
The UK rock band's new song has an appropriate bombastic '80s vibe. The Darkness Unleash Theme Song to New Movie Masters of the Universe: Stream Langdon Hickman
NME
2w ago
The Darkness’ Justin Hawkins responds to AI deepfake of him appearing in viral Downing Street meme
"I was never asked if it's OK to use my likeness. And for the record, it certainly fucking isn't" The post The Darkness’ Justin Hawkins responds to AI deepfake of him appearing in viral Downing…