Artist profile · 06/07/2026
The Darkness
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About
The Darkness, British hard rock and glam metal from Lowestoft since 2000.
The English band put glam and hard rock at the forefront, combining flamboyant stageshow with classic heavy metal roots. The lineup features Dan Hawkins on guitar, Justin Hawkins on vocals and guitar, Frankie Poullain on bass (later replaced by Richie Edwards), and currently Rufus Tiger Taylor on drums. Their debut album 'Permission to Land' released in 2003 established their sound with polished production and memorable hooks.
Subsequent albums such as 'One Way Ticket To Hell...And Back' (2005), 'Pinewood Smile' (2017), and recent releases in the early 2020s maintained their blend of glam rock and hard rock with updated production.
Discography
The Darkness discography
Studio albums, live records, compilations and radio recordings. Each album groups all its editions.
The Platinum Correction: Live & Consensual in Thetford Forest
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Blast Of Our Kind Tour - Cambridge Corn Exchange - 1 Dec 2015
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Blast Of Our Kind Tour - Glasgow O2 Academy - 5 Dec 2015
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Blast Of Our Kind Tour - Newcastle O2 Academy - 4 Dec 2015
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Blast Of Our Kind Tour - Norwich Open - 30 Nov 2015
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Blast Of Our Kind Tour - Norwich UEA - 25 Nov 2015
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Blast Of Our Kind Tour - Nottingham Rock City - 2 Dec 2015
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Last of Our Kind
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Live at Hammersmith
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Easter Is Cancelled
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Streaming of a White Christmas
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One Way Ticket to Birmingham: Live at the NEC 2006
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Data provided by Discogs
Listen
Signature songs
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I Believe in a Thing Called LoveStreaming Of A White Christmas · 2021 - 02Love Is Only a FeelingStreaming Of A White Christmas · 2021
- 03Growing on MeStreaming Of A White Christmas · 2021
- 04Christmas Time (Don't Let the Bells End)Streaming Of A White Christmas · 2021
- 05Get Your Hands Off My WomanStreaming Of A White Christmas · 2021
- 06Friday NightStreaming Of A White Christmas · 2021
- 07Black ShuckStreaming Of A White Christmas · 2021
- 08Givin' UpStreaming Of A White Christmas · 2021
Essentials
3 The Darkness albums you need to own
Our picks, approved by the editors.
#1 · 2023Anniversary 5-LP box set revisiting their breakthrough debut with remastered sound and collectible packaging.
GatefoldRemastered2023 release- #2 · 2025
20th anniversary colored vinyl edition of the 2005 second album featuring glam and arena rock styles.
10 tracksColored vinylAnniversary edition 
#3 · 20172017 album combining blues rock and hard rock elements, issued in original test pressing and limited editions.
10 tracksTest pressingCooking Vinyl label
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B-side
B-side: the hidden stories of The Darkness
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Band formation moment in Lowestoft
The Darkness formed in 2000 in Lowestoft, Suffolk, UK, bringing together Dan Hawkins, Justin Hawkins, Frankie Poullain, and Ed Graham.
Justin Hawkins claims his distinctive high-pitched voice comes from a piercing he got as a personal punishment.— Band anecdote
2017 'Pinewood Smile' test pressing vinyl
The original 'Pinewood Smile' was released in 2017 on Cooking Vinyl as a test pressing LP with a high collectible value, sometimes reaching prices around 300€.
2005 'One Way Ticket To Hell...And Back' original US LP pressing
Atlantic label issued the 2005 album on vinyl in the US with catalog number R1-73347, an original pressing sought by collectors, priced up to 130€.
'I Believe in a Thing Called Love' top track plays
This 2003 hit remains widely played, with over 6 million playcounts and nearly 1 million listeners, emblematic of the band's glam-infused hard rock style.
Dan Hawkins's Gibson Les Paul "Black Beauty" guitar was a gift from Jimmy Page.— Band trivia
The Darkness vinyl discography
See allPre-order New One Way Ticket To Hell.. .And Back
The Darkness
Hard Rock / Heavy MetalMétal
2026-08-28From$34.95
2 offersONE WAY TICKET TO HELL...AND BACK (LP COULEUR HELL FIRE - 20ÈME ANNIVERSAIRE)
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Hard Rock / Heavy MetalMétal
2025-11-28EAST WEST UKDREAMS ON TOAST - ÉDITION LIMITÉE - VINYLE COULEUR BLANC
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2025-03-15COOKING VINYLFrom$23.29
1 offerPERMISSION TO LAND... AGAIN (COFFRET 5 VINYLES - 20ÈME ANNIVERSAIRE)
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2023-10-06WARNER MUSIC UKFrom$89.46
2 offersPERMISSION TO LAND... AGAIN (VINYLE - 20ÈME ANNIVERSAIRE)
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2023-10-06WARNER MUSIC UK
The Darkness CDs
See allOne Way Ticket To Hell...And Back
The Darkness
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2025-11-28EAST WEST UKFrom$36.99
1 offerOne Way Ticket To Hell ...And Back 20ème Anniversaire
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2025-11-01ATLANTICPermission To Land... Again 20ème Anniversaire Édition Limitée Coffret Deluxe
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Hard Rock / Heavy MetalMétal
2023-10-01ATLANTIC
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FAQ
FAQ
The most common questions about pressings, reissues and limited editions.
What are the main music genres of The Darkness?
The Darkness primarily plays hard rock and glam rock, with influences from classic rock and heavy metal.
When and where was The Darkness formed?
The band was formed in 2000 in Lowestoft, Suffolk, United Kingdom.
Which The Darkness albums are available on vinyl in 2020s editions?
Recent vinyl editions include 'Motorheat' (2022), 'Dreams On Toast' (2025), and deluxe anniversary LPs of earlier releases.
What formats do The Darkness vinyl releases come in?
Releases appear as colored LPs, test pressings, limited editions, and multi-LP box sets on labels like Cooking Vinyl and Atlantic.
What is the most collectible vinyl pressing by The Darkness?
The 2017 test pressing of 'Pinewood Smile' commands some of the highest prices, sometimes near 300 euros.
Are The Darkness vinyl releases available in France?
Yes, several pressing and releases such as 'Motorheart' and 'Streaming Of A White Christmas' are available in the UK and Europe, including France.
What is a popular The Darkness track to listen to on vinyl?
'I Believe in a Thing Called Love' is a signature glam rock track often requested by vinyl collectors and fans.
Who replaced Frankie Poullain on bass after 2005?
Richie Edwards became the bassist after Frankie Poullain left the band in 2005.
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- Discography data from MusicBrainz (dates, country, active years).
- Tracklists, covers and genres from Discogs Masters.
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