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The Darkness and The Hoosiers confirm Brownstock - Amongst the plethora of dance and pop on offer at this year's Brownstock, The Darkness and …
The Darkness and The Hoosiers confirm Brownstock

Amongst the plethora of dance and pop on offer at this year's Brownstock, The Darkness and The Hoosiers are to crash the party, bringing with them …

April 2, 2015
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The Darkness reveal new song and special edition album - Currently travelling the length and breadth of the UK on their longest tour to date, THE DARKNESS …
The Darkness reveal new song and special edition album

Currently travelling the length and breadth of the UK on their longest tour to date, THE DARKNESS have also announced details of a brand new track …

December 4, 2013
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The Darkness announce Outreach Tour - We can reveal today that East-Anglian rock-based-pop-music-band THE DARKNESS are to undertake …
The Darkness announce Outreach Tour

We can reveal today that East-Anglian rock-based-pop-music-band THE DARKNESS are to undertake a lengthy UK & Ireland tour to round off their 2013. …

June 12, 2013
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The Darkness release 'With A Woman' video - Currently racing round the UK on their first headlining tour since November 2011, THE DARKNESS have …
The Darkness release 'With A Woman' video

Currently racing round the UK on their first headlining tour since November 2011, THE DARKNESS have issued forth a video for the track 'With …

March 6, 2013
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The Darkness 'connect' with gay men - Justin Hawkins believes The Darkness "connect" with gay men.Justin Hawkins believes The Darkness …
The Darkness 'connect' with gay men

Justin Hawkins believes The Darkness "connect" with gay men.Justin Hawkins believes The Darkness "connect" with gay men.The 37-year-old singer - who …

August 28, 2012
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The Darkness blame cocaine for demise - The Darkness' bassist Frankie Poullain has blamed cocaine for the demise of the group, saying …
The Darkness blame cocaine for demise

The Darkness' bassist Frankie Poullain has blamed cocaine for the demise of the group, saying the band fell apart because they were having "too much …

August 22, 2012
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The Darkness ‘Every Inch Of You’ - Brit glam rock dudes The Darkness return with the sleazy new tune 'Every Inch Of You'.Since their …
The Darkness ‘Every Inch Of You’

Brit glam rock dudes The Darkness return with the sleazy new tune 'Every Inch Of You'.Since their reunion, The Darkness have been well received in …

June 5, 2012
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The Darkness release free track for fans - Ending months of speculation and bated breath, on 1st February 2012 The Darkness will unveil …
The Darkness release free track for fans

Ending months of speculation and bated breath, on 1st February 2012 The Darkness will unveil the first fruits of their recent studio labours.Intended …

February 1, 2012
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The Darkness, Feeder, Professor Green For Isle Of Wight Festival 2012 - Tickets - The Darkness, Professor Green and Feeder have been added to the line-up for next year's Isle of …
The Darkness, Feeder, Professor Green For Isle Of Wight Festival 2012 - Tickets

The Darkness, Professor Green and Feeder have been added to the line-up for next year's Isle of Wight festival. Headliners for the festival include …

December 9, 2011
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The Darkness announce intimate 100 Club warm up - To celebrate their imminent trip to Japan and UK tour THE DARKNESS have announced a very special …
The Darkness announce intimate 100 Club warm up

To celebrate their imminent trip to Japan and UK tour THE DARKNESS have announced a very special intimate warm up show at the 100 Club in London. …

September 30, 2011
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The Darkness New Album Influenced By Aerosmith And Queen - The Darkness have revealed that their new album is inspired by the likes of Aerosmith and Queen. …
The Darkness New Album Influenced By Aerosmith And Queen

The Darkness have revealed that their new album is inspired by the likes of Aerosmith and Queen. The band are currently working on their first record …

August 5, 2011
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The Darkness singer knew he had to quit drink and drugs when he wet himself on a plane - The 'I Believe in a Thing Called Love' rocker admits his substance abuse made him paranoid and …
The Darkness singer knew he had to quit drink and drugs when he wet himself on a plane

The 'I Believe in a Thing Called Love' rocker admits his substance abuse made him paranoid and irresponsible, ... …

June 13, 2011
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The Darkness storm Download - 70,000 fans turned out in force to celebrate the ninth annual Download Festival at Donington Park …
The Darkness storm Download

70,000 fans turned out in force to celebrate the ninth annual Download Festival at Donington Park this weekend, with over 100 bands performing across …

June 12, 2011
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The Darkness kick it sober - The ' I Believe in a Thing Called Love' rockers ' who originally split in 2006 over drug problems …
The Darkness kick it sober

The ' I Believe in a Thing Called Love' rockers ' who originally split in 2006 over drug problems within the band ' are making their comeback this …

June 10, 2011
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The Darkness To Embark On 2012 World Tour - The Darkness will embark on a work tour in 2012, singer Justin Hawkins has announced. The band, who …
The Darkness To Embark On 2012 World Tour

The Darkness will embark on a work tour in 2012, singer Justin Hawkins has announced. The band, who reformed earlier this year following a five-year …

May 25, 2011
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The Darkness announce three warm up shows prior to Download - The Darkness have announced three warm up shows ahead of their appearance at this year's Download …
The Darkness announce three warm up shows prior to Download

The Darkness have announced three warm up shows ahead of their appearance at this year's Download Festival.The 'I Believe in a Thing Called Love' …

May 12, 2011
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The Darkness Reform In Original Line-Up - The Darkness have reformed in their original line-up after brothers Justin and Dan Hawkins resolved …
The Darkness Reform In Original Line-Up

The Darkness have reformed in their original line-up after brothers Justin and Dan Hawkins resolved a long-running dispute. No official announcement …

March 11, 2011
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The Darkness reform - Warring brothers Justin and Dan Hawkins have called an end to their feud and are set to hit …
The Darkness reform

Warring brothers Justin and Dan Hawkins have called an end to their feud and are set to hit the road for a series of concerts, including a number of …

March 11, 2011
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The Darkness consider reforming - THE DARKNESS may be reuniting for a new album and tour.According to reports in the Sun newspaper …
The Darkness consider reforming

THE DARKNESS may be reuniting for a new album and tour.According to reports in the Sun newspaper, the multi-award winning glam rock band, are …

December 22, 2008
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The Darkness new album - The Darkness are working on a new album, set to be released in early 2007.In a statement on their …
The Darkness new album

The Darkness are working on a new album, set to be released in early 2007.In a statement on their official websiteThedarknessrock.com the band have …

August 22, 2006
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The Darkness frontman releases World Cup anthem - The Darkness frontman Justin Hawkins is to release his own World Cup anthem - and it's bound to …
The Darkness frontman releases World Cup anthem

The Darkness frontman Justin Hawkins is to release his own World Cup anthem - and it's bound to prove controversial.Going up against Embrace's …

April 28, 2006
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The Darkness album online - The new Darkness album, "One Way Ticket To Hell…And Back", has been made available by the band …
The Darkness album online

The new Darkness album, "One Way Ticket To Hell…And Back", has been made available by the band online to coincide with the release.The record can …

November 29, 2005
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The Darkness reveal 2006 arena tour - The Darkness will tour UK arenas next year.The band will release their comeback single 'One Way …
The Darkness reveal 2006 arena tour

The Darkness will tour UK arenas next year.The band will release their comeback single 'One Way Ticket' on November 14 before they release their …

November 3, 2005
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The Darkness reveal all about new single - The Darkness have revealed that upcoming single 'One Way Ticket' is a song of redemption from …
The Darkness reveal all about new single

The Darkness have revealed that upcoming single 'One Way Ticket' is a song of redemption from drugs.The track, which is due for release on November …

October 7, 2005
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The Darkness eye early release - The Darkness are set to release their comeback single this Friday (September 30).The band will be …
The Darkness eye early release

The Darkness are set to release their comeback single this Friday (September 30).The band will be putting out 'One Way Ticket' as a Real Audio …

September 27, 2005
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The Darkness album tracklisting - The tracklisting for The Darkness second album 'One Way Ticket To Hell... And Back' has emerged.The …
The Darkness album tracklisting

The tracklisting for The Darkness second album 'One Way Ticket To Hell... And Back' has emerged.The record will be released on November 28 and is …

September 21, 2005
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The Darkness reveal album title - The Darkness have named their new album 'One Way Ticket To Hell... And Back'.The record, the band's …
The Darkness reveal album title

The Darkness have named their new album 'One Way Ticket To Hell... And Back'.The record, the band's second, will be released on November 28 and is …

September 20, 2005
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The Darkness single comeback - The Darkness have announced details of their new single.One Way Ticket will be released on November …
The Darkness single comeback

The Darkness have announced details of their new single.One Way Ticket will be released on November 14 reports NME.com.It will be the first single to …

September 13, 2005
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The Darkness reveal new bassist - The Darkness have confirmed that their new bassist will be Ritchie Edwards.Edwards, who until …
The Darkness reveal new bassist

The Darkness have confirmed that their new bassist will be Ritchie Edwards.Edwards, who until joining the band full time had been the guitar tech for …

June 15, 2005
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The Darkness studio insight - The Darkness have given fans a unique insight into the making of their second album.Pictures of …
The Darkness studio insight

The Darkness have given fans a unique insight into the making of their second album.Pictures of the band hard at work making the follow-up to 2003's …

May 6, 2005
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The Darkness to play Wembley Stadium? - The Darkness have ruled out festival appearances this year â€" but Justin Hawkins has said he wants …
The Darkness to play Wembley Stadium?

The Darkness have ruled out festival appearances this year â€" but Justin Hawkins has said he wants to play at the new Wembley Stadium.The band are …

April 8, 2005
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The Darkness new album becoming a pain - Justin Hawkins says The Darkness are finding it hard to write new material.He revealed fans will …
The Darkness new album becoming a pain

Justin Hawkins says The Darkness are finding it hard to write new material.He revealed fans will have to wait until at least September before it is …

March 21, 2005
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The Darkness dates - Details of The Darkness' UK tour have leaked.The band had previously announced that they would …
The Darkness dates

Details of The Darkness' UK tour have leaked.The band had previously announced that they would undertake their biggest ever UK tour following this …

August 23, 2004
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The Darkness eye pretty boys - The Darkness were left embarrassed after daring a fan to go topless, only to discover "she" was …
The Darkness eye pretty boys

The Darkness were left embarrassed after daring a fan to go topless, only to discover "she" was a man.The group's bass player Frankie Poullain …

August 17, 2004
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The Darkness pull out of New York concert - The Darkness have cancelled an appearance at a concert in New York in September celebrating 50 …
The Darkness pull out of New York concert

The Darkness have cancelled an appearance at a concert in New York in September celebrating 50 years of Rock and Roll.They have withdrawn from …

July 31, 2004
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The Darkness revisit school days - The Darkness have made a surprise trip back to their old school - to open a new music centre.Justin …
The Darkness revisit school days

The Darkness have made a surprise trip back to their old school - to open a new music centre.Justin and Dan Hawkins and Ed Graham turned up …

July 28, 2004
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The Darkness tour - The Darkness plan to tour the UK at the end of the year.Following their headline slot at …
The Darkness tour

The Darkness plan to tour the UK at the end of the year.Following their headline slot at the Carling Weekend: Reading And Leeds Festivals, the band …

July 14, 2004
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The Darkness v's Keane - The Darkness and Keane have declared war on each other after T in the Park.The spat erupted after …
The Darkness v's Keane

The Darkness and Keane have declared war on each other after T in the Park.The spat erupted after Keane singer Tom Chaplin gave an interview saying …

July 13, 2004
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The Darkness 'sick of each other' - The Darknesses' Frankie Poullain has admitted the group get "sick to the back teeth of each …
The Darkness 'sick of each other'

The Darknesses' Frankie Poullain has admitted the group get "sick to the back teeth of each other".The band, who have spent some of this year working …

July 8, 2004
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The Darkness committed to breaking America - Following its American debut this spring, Britain's The Darkness will play another tour of …
The Darkness committed to breaking America

Following its American debut this spring, Britain's The Darkness will play another tour of the States starting in June. The band, touring on its …

April 27, 2004
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The Darkness finish massive US tour - The Darkness have finished their first full-length US tour in support of Permission To Land last …
The Darkness finish massive US tour

The Darkness have finished their first full-length US tour in support of Permission To Land last night in LA.Last year the group made stops at small …

April 19, 2004
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The Darkness on curry - The Darkness miss the fab curry available in the UK so much that they're trying to fly their …
The Darkness on curry

The Darkness miss the fab curry available in the UK so much that they're trying to fly their favorite Indian chef out to the States to cook for them …

April 16, 2004
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The Darkness pull US shows - The Darkness have pulled out of shows in the US after singer Justin Hawkins lost his voice.The band …
The Darkness pull US shows

The Darkness have pulled out of shows in the US after singer Justin Hawkins lost his voice.The band are currently on the road in the US, a major tour …

April 1, 2004
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The Darkness in the money - The Darkness opened last year's Glastonbury Festival in the UK for £75. They were the first band …
The Darkness in the money

The Darkness opened last year's Glastonbury Festival in the UK for £75. They were the first band onstage at 10:30, playing to earlybirds/e …

March 15, 2004
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The Darkness go gold - The Darkness's debut album 'Permission to land' has reached gold status in America.The album has …
The Darkness go gold

The Darkness's debut album 'Permission to land' has reached gold status in America.The album has sold over 500,000 copies in the States, and much of …

February 27, 2004
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The Darkness on 2nd album - After their triple success at the Brits, The Darkness have begun work on their second album.The …
The Darkness on 2nd album

After their triple success at the Brits, The Darkness have begun work on their second album.The band, who have just completed their European tour …

February 19, 2004
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The Darkness Brit winners - The Darkness were three-time winners at Tuesday's Brit Awards ceremony in London. The instant …
The Darkness Brit winners

The Darkness were three-time winners at Tuesday's Brit Awards ceremony in London. The instant classic rockers won Best Album (for their debut …

February 17, 2004
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The Darkness enter the big boys league....

Darkness have signed sealed and delivered their contract for 2 million pounds with Universal records. This is an amazing contract as specified by …

December 13, 2003