Darkness not very popular lately
The Darkness were named worst band and worst album in Kerrang!'s reader poll, and their second album has fallen from number 11 to 34 in the charts.…
Justin Hawkins
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Hawkins and Eavis feud ends
The Darkness's Justin Hawkins says his feud with Glastonbury's Michael Eavis is over, telling The Star he has no problem playing the festival now.…
The Darkness's Justin Hawkins calls Pete Doherty a talentless waste of skin
Justin Hawkins and drummer Ed Graham of The Darkness have criticised Pete Doherty in NME, with Hawkins calling him a talentless waste of skin and saying he only sells because of his drug use.…
Justin Hawkins has another go at Chris Martin and Frankie Poullain
The Darkness's Justin Hawkins tells The Sun that Chris Martin's Band Aid 20 involvement was self-serving, and that former bandmate Frankie Poullain is talentless.…
Darkness man buys his own album on eBay
The Darkness's Justin Hawkins bought a promo copy of the band's new album on eBay for £350, after it appeared on the Australian branch of the auction site.…
The Darkness back on tour, finally
The Darkness return to the road in February with ten UK and Irish dates, their first live shows since winter 2004 with new bassist Richie Edwards.…
Justin Hawkins says British music is dreary
The Darkness frontman Justin Hawkins has said British bands are producing dull music, and that the band’s influences are seventies rock for that reason.…
Hawkins says it's not about the cat suits
Justin Hawkins has hit back at critics who say The Darkness are successful only because of their outfits, insisting their music is what counts.…
Blunt not number one, shock
According to the midweek charts, James Blunt will not top the singles chart this weekend, with McFly likely to replace him with 'I'll Be Okay'.…
Hawkins says he nearly quit
Justin Hawkins tells the BBC he nearly quit The Darkness amid a rift with his brother Dan, after the band sacked bassist Frankie Poullain over musical differences.…
The Darkness confirm Richie Edwards as new bassist
The Darkness have confirmed Richie Edwards as their new bassist, replacing Frankie Poullain, who claims he was pushed out of the band against his will.…
Dave Grohl sorts out Hawkins and Lemmy
Foo Fighters frontman Dave Grohl says he healed a rift between Justin Hawkins of The Darkness and Motorhead's Lemmy by bringing them together over drinks.…