10 essential artists to see at BST Hyde Park this summer, from Bruce Springsteen to Blackpink By Paul Brannigan published 18 June 23 From 'The Boss' and Blackpink, to Frank Turner and rising stars Picture Parlour, here are 10 acts you should see at BST Hyde Park 2023
The Darkness' Justin Hawkins says Red Hot Chili Peppers' John Frusciante is an "overrated" and "child-like" guitarist By Liz Scarlett published 23 May 23 The Darkness frontman Justin Hawkins critiques RHCP guitarist John Frusciante and explains why he thinks he's an overrated player
10 things you never knew about The Darkness' Permission To Land By Joe Daly published 28 March 23 Turning 20 this year, The Darkness' classic Permission To Land was like a glittery rocket fired into the heart of the early-00s rock scene
Justin Hawkins on songwriting: "There’s always got to be an intangible ingredient" By Geoff Barton published 14 February 23 The Darkness frontman Justin Hawkins names the perfect rock song, reveals what 'permission to land' really means, and admits he once wrote a song about a royal princess
The Darkness say that I Believe In A Thing Called Love originated from their desire to write "the stupidest song ever" By Paul Brannigan published 24 January 23 Justin and Dan Hawkins revisit the writing of their signature anthem I Believe In A Thing Called Love: "Our manager said: 'That’s a hit, that is.' This was news to us"
Rufus Taylor on playing Taylor Hawkins' drum parts on Foo Fighters' Best Of You at last year's tribute concerts: "I was s****ing myself" By Merlin Alderslade published 11 January 23 The Darkness drummer and son of Queen legend Roger Taylor opens up on stepping into the mighty shoes of the much-missed Taylor Hawkins
20 iconic metal albums that turn 20 in 2023 By Metal Hammer published 3 January 23 Iron Maiden, Metallica, Evanescence – these classic albums all celebrate their 20th birthday this year
The Darkness' Justin Hawkins on Steel Panther's lyrics: "Their humour is fully way past the line and they're not gonna stop" By Liz Scarlett published 12 December 22 The Darkness frontman Justin Hawkins on why people like Steel Panther, despite their "misogynistic" lyrics
Get 2-for-1 tickets for Alter Bridge, Black Stone Cherry and more with Ticketmaster UK's Black Friday sale By Scott Munro published 24 November 22 Ticketmaster get in on the Black Friday action by offering 2-for-1 ticket deals for several UK concerts AND there’s 50% off a selection of Status Quo gigs
James Hetfield once offered The Darkness' Justin Hawkins support during his alcohol issues By Merlin Alderslade last updated 20 September 22 Metallica's James Hetfield noticed Justin was "struggling a little bit with certain behaviours"
The 10 Most Expensive Albums Ever Made By Paul Brannigan last updated 20 September 22 The albums that almost bankrupted the music industry
Here's why Justin Hawkins almost pulled out of performing Van Halen songs at the Taylor Hawkins tribute gig By Liz Scarlett published 12 September 22 The Darkness' Justin Hawkins had another singer in mind for the Van Halen performance, who he thought would be better for the job
The Darkness' Justin Hawkins explains why he grabbed the mic from AC/DC's Brian Johnson at the Taylor Hawkins tribute concert By Liz Scarlett published 8 September 22 Justin Hawkins appeared to try to snatch the microphone away from AC/DC 's Brian Johnson at last weekend's Taylor Hawkins tribute concert, leaving many viewers confused
The Darkness pissed off Disturbed 20 years ago. Now David Draiman has apologised By Metal Hammer published 15 July 22 “There’s a lot of things I regret saying and this is one of them,” says David Draiman after Justin Hawkins recalls 2002 spat over The Darkness’ support slot
The Darkness' Justin Hawkins: the soundtrack of my life By Paul Elliott last updated 11 July 22 The Darkness frontman Justin Hawkins on the records, artists and gigs that are of lasting significance to him, and which song he'd have played at his funeral
My Favourite Things: The stuff Justin Hawkins can’t live without By Scott Rowley last updated 30 June 22 “I like getting up people's noses…” Singer, songwriter and catsuit wearer Justin Hawkins of The Darkness on his love of posh clothes, creepy books and "fizzy fish & chips"
The Darkness and Black Stone Cherry announce co-headline UK tour for 2023 By Liz Scarlett published 22 June 22 The Darkness share details of their joint UK tour with Black Stone Cherry for 2023
Whitesnake's David Coverdale once made The Darkness' Justin Hawkins vomit in his own mouth after flirting with his mum By Liz Scarlett published 30 May 22 The Darkness' Justin Hawkins recalls the moment Whitesnake frontman David Coverdale shamelessly flirted with his mum
Justin Hawkins is thinking about buying a castle for The Darkness to live in By Emma Johnston published 20 May 22 From writing advertising jingles music in a London bedsit, to headlining Wembley Arena fronting The Darkness, a lot has happened to Justin Hawkins
The Darkness' Justin Hawkins thinks Jon Bon Jovi needs to stop singing, now By Liz Scarlett published 11 May 22 The Darkness frontman Justin Hawkins has expressed his concern over Jon Bon Jovi's deteriorating vocals, suggesting that "people around him need to tell him to stop"
