How the Darkness' Debut Single Nearly Torpedoed Their CareerHow the Darkness' Debut Single Nearly Torpedoed Their CareerThe ultravulgar "Get Your Hands Off My Woman" landed with a thud in February 2003.Ken KelleyKen Kelley
Darkness Wanted to Write 'Stupidest Song Ever'Darkness Wanted to Write 'Stupidest Song Ever'Signature hit "I Believe in a Thing Called Love" references Justin Hawkins' main addiction.Martin KieltyMartin Kielty
Justin Hawkins Nearly Talked Himself Out of Van Halen Guest SpotJustin Hawkins Nearly Talked Himself Out of Van Halen Guest SpotThe Darkness frontman thought about suggesting an alternate singer take his place during the Taylor Hawkins show.Martin KieltyMartin Kielty
Justin Hawkins on ‘Back in Black’ Moment at Taylor Hawkins ShowJustin Hawkins on ‘Back in Black’ Moment at Taylor Hawkins ShowDarkness frontman reveals he was invited on stage by Brian Johnson, not gatecrashing. Martin KieltyMartin Kielty
Justin Hawkins Recalls Seeing David Coverdale Flirt with His MomJustin Hawkins Recalls Seeing David Coverdale Flirt with His MomThe Darkness frontman says experience made him “vomit in my mouth – in a really good way.”Martin KieltyMartin Kielty
Justin Hawkins Wishes the Darkness Didn't Write Christmas SongJustin Hawkins Wishes the Darkness Didn't Write Christmas SongHe advises young bands to write a "summer smash" so they can tour in warm weather.Martin KieltyMartin Kielty
The 'Tender Moment' That Pointed to Darkness ReunionThe 'Tender Moment' That Pointed to Darkness ReunionJustin Hawkins was there for brother Dan during cancer treatment - even though they'd hardly spoken following the band's break up.Martin KieltyMartin Kielty
How the Darkness Learned to Control Their EgosHow the Darkness Learned to Control Their EgosJustin Hawkins says situations that caused their 2006 breakup “still happen.”Martin KieltyMartin Kielty
The Darkness Set for North American Tour in 2022The Darkness Set for North American Tour in 2022They're supporting the band's newly released seventh album, 'Motorheart.'Bryan RolliBryan Rolli
The Darkness, 'Motorheart': Album ReviewThe Darkness, 'Motorheart': Album ReviewSeventh album from "I Believe in a Thing Called Love" hitmakers is more of the same chewy hard-rock.Michael GallucciMichael Gallucci