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Justin Hawkins brands Plini “a bit boring”

By Matt Owen published 27 January 23

Despite suggesting Plini’s act lacks “attitudinal edginess” – and advising he swaps his Strandberg for a low-slung Les Paul – the Darkness frontman does pay tribute to the virtuoso’s “staggering musicianship”

Justin Hawkins reacts to The Winery Dogs music video Xanadu

Justin Hawkins: “What?! Split harmonics on the bass?”

By Nick Wells published 19 December 22

The Darkness frontman Justin Hawkins reacts to the fast and furious licks of Billy Sheehan and Richie Kotzen of rock supergroup The Winery Dogs

The Darkness’s Frankie Poullain: “If you go too posh with distortion, it gets too precise and nice. It’s got to be a bit nasty and a bit wrong”

By Joel McIver last updated 14 April 23

The world’s last great hard-rock band with an advanced sense of humor are back with new album Motorheart. Bassist Poullain brings the pick and the thumb...

The Darkness: “We just see how far we can get before the solos go flying off the edge of the cliff”

By Richard Bienstock published 14 March 22

Guitarists Dan and Justin Hawkins talk Motorheart, a riff-rocking new record that’s dedicated to having fun – and, of course, sex robots

The Darkness's Dan Hawkins on his love for ABBA

By Paul Elliott published 22 December 21

How the Swedish pop icons rocked like Thin Lizzy and why their riffs are underrated

Justin Hawkins: "A note played with supreme conﬁdence, no matter how wrong it is, will always be the right one"

By Amit Sharma published 24 August 21

The Darkness frontman and guitarist shares some six-string live tips and encourages us to embrace mistakes… and learn to drop-kick a Tortex pick, stat!

The Darkness deliver “immeasurable rock 'n' roll extravagance” with new single, Motorheart

By Sam Roche published 12 August 21

Behold, the hard-rocking title track and lead single from the glam-rockers' forthcoming 7th studio album

The Darkness announce new album, Motorheart, reveal full UK tour in 2021

By Sam Roche published 4 June 21

The new LP promises “trademark blazing guitar riffs and solos, soaring falsetto and immeasurable rock 'n' roll extravagance”

Birds Of Tokyo fill us in on their favourite summer jams

By Matt Doria published 22 March 21

Spoiler alert: it's a pop-punker's dream playlist come true

The Darkness: "Ed Sheeran's fans probably didn’t anticipate seeing a rock band when they bought a ticket!"

By Richard Bienstock published 7 April 20

How do you delight, beguile and offend thousands of Ed Sheeran fans? Just ask UK riff-masters Justin and Dan Hawkins

The Darkness Detail New Album, ‘Easter Is Cancelled,’ Share First Single

By Richard Bienstock published 7 August 19

Listen to “Rock and Roll Deserves to Die” now.

The Darkness Announce New Album, 'Live at Hammersmith'

By Guitar World Staff published 25 April 18

The Darkness’ Dan Hawkins Discusses the Band's New Album, ‘Pinewood Smile’

By James Wood published 31 August 17

Guitar World recently spoke with The Darkness guitarist Dan Hawkins about the band's new album, 'Pinewood Smile,' songwriting, gear and more in this exclusive new interview.

Best Holiday Rock Song Poll: "Christmas Time (Don’t Let the Bells End)" (The Darkness) Vs. "God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen" (Dio/Tony Iommi)

By Guitar World Staff published 15 December 15

The Darkness Premiere "Last of Our Kind" Music Video

By Guitar World Staff published 29 July 15

The Darkness have released the official music video for their new single, "Last of Our Kind." The single, which is set for an August 21 release, is the title track from the band's new album.

The Darkness Premiere "Everybody Have a Good Time" Music Video

By Josh Hart published 28 June 12

Just two days after debuting their new single, "Everybody Have a Good Time," The Darkness have released an official music video for the track. Check it out below.

The Darkness Streaming New Single, "Everybody Have a Good Time"

By Josh Hart published 26 June 12

Earlier today, the Darkness released their new single, "Everybody Have a Good Time," via iTunes.

NSFW Video: The Darkness and Funny or Die Team Up for a "Scream"

By Josh Hart published 13 June 12

The Darkness Post Lyric Video for "Every Inch Of You"

By Josh Hart published 31 May 12

British rockers the Darkness have just posted a (somewhat NSFW) new lyric video for the song "Every Inch of You," which is taken from their upcoming album, Hot Cakes. Watch it below.

The Darkness Announce Track Listing for 'Hot Cakes'

By Josh Hart published 30 May 12

English rockers The Darkness have announced the official track listing for their upcoming new album, Hot Cakes. View it below.