The Darkness
Founded: 2000
Location: United Kingdom
The Darkness are a British rock band that formed in Lowestoft, England in 2000. The band consists of Justin Hawkins (lead vocals, lead guitar), his brother Dan Hawkins (rhythm guitar, backing vocals), Frankie Poullain (bass guitar, backing vocals) and Rufus Tiger Taylor (drums, backing vocals).
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'We're Operating At A Higher Level Than Normal': The Darkness' Justin Hawkins Reflects On 'Dreams On Toast' And Their Love Of Australia
"We've had some incredible experiences playing in Australia and it's always something that we look forward to doing."
The Darkness Reveal 2026 Australian Tour Dates
“We, The Darkness, are going to be performing in a town near you (if you happen to live near any of the towns that we’re playing in).”
The Darkness, You Am I @ Fortitude Music Hall, Brisbane
The highlights from The Darkness’s headline show at Brisbane's Fortitude Music Hall.
Live Review: The Darkness – Let There Be Rock @ Festival Hall, Melbourne
The energetic lineup included You Am I performing their Spinal Tap tribute show, DZ Deathrays, Cry Club and a DJ set from Eleven & Denim.
The Darkness Add More Dates To 'Permission To Land' 20th Anniversary Australian Tour
Along with dates already announced for Melbourne, Brisbane and Sydney in early February, The Darkness will now stop in Adelaide, Fremantle, and Canberra.
The Darkness Announce 'Permission To Land' 20th Anniversary Australian Tour
The Darkness will be joined by You Am I performing their Spinal Tap tribute show, The Majesty of Tap; DZ Deathrays, Cry Club and DJ Eleven and DJ Denim.
The Darkness' Justin Hawkins Calls John Frusciante's Guitar Playing 'Child-like'
Maybe Frusciante was exploring minimalism, but according to Justin Hawkins, that "doesn’t stop it from being sh*t.”
The Darkness Heading Back To Aus This Year
"I am truly elated to announce that we shall return in October to deliver our solid gold-plated ROCK."
The Darkness Cancel All Remaining Australian Shows
"Keep safe, be good to each other and know that we fucking love you guys!"
So, The Darkness Frontman Was Revealed As A Chameleon On Britain's 'The Masked Singer'
Sure, why not?
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