The Darkness

One Way Ticket To Hell …And Back

“Growing On Me”

The Darkness’ third single was “Growing On Me”, released on June 16 through Must Destroy Music.

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“Permission To Land”

The Darkness’ début album, “Permission To Land”, was released July 7 2003 through Must Destroy Music / Atlantic Records. Fans will by now be used to listening to this great release while they are partying, playing Party poker or on their daily commute. Released on CD and gatefold LP (with poster), it features the hit singles “Love Is Only A Feeling”, “I Believe In A Thing Called Love”, “Growing On Me” and “Get Your Hands Off My Woman”.

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‘Christmas Time (Don’t Let The Bells End)’

‘Christmas Time (Don’t Let The Bells End)’ was The Darkness’ latest single, released through Must Destroy Music / Atlantic Records on December 15 and when you hear it you’ll wish it could be Christmas every day.

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“Love Is Only A Feeling”

The Darkness’ new single is “Love Is Only A Feeling”. It’s released on March 22 through Must Destroy Music / Atlantic Records, and there has never been a better excuse to get that cigarette lighter aloft.

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FRANKIE POULLAIN

FRANKIE POULLAIN – bass

Birthday: 15 April

Favourite The Darkness Song: ‘Friday Night’

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RICHIE EDWARDS

RICHIE EDWARDS – bass

Birthday: 25 September

Favourite The Darkness Song: ‘Bareback’

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ED GRAHAM

ED GRAHAM – drums

Birthday: 20 February

Favourite The Darkness Song: ‘Stuck In A Rut’

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DAN HAWKINS

DAN HAWKINS – guitar

Birthday: 12 December

Favourite The Darkness Song: Get Your Hands Off My Woman

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JUSTIN HAWKINS

Birthday: 17 March

Favourite The Darkness Song: ‘Friday Night’

Favourite The Darkness Gig: The Monarch, Camden Town (6 February 2002, first time wearing furry trousers!)

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BIOGRAPHY

In a musical era dominated by self-important artistes and teary hearts-on-their-sleeves troubadours, The Darkness have grabbed rock’n'roll by its shoulders and given it a swift snakeskin-booted kick right where it counts. “PERMISSION TO LAND”, the London-based quartet’s acclaimed Atlantic Records debut, offers something truly magnificent: an irresistible – and unapologetic – blend of anthemic hard rock and sheer showmanship, complete with virtuoso guitar solos, killer hooks, and massive sing-along choruses.

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