The Darkness, Stone Gods, Hot Leg & Justin Hawkins Media

The Darkness- title and release date announced

administrator — Thu, 03 May 2012 21:45:35 +0000

from theactualdarkness.com :

hey everybody. we’re pleased to be able to announce that the third album will be entitled…

‘HOT CAKES’ and will be released on…

MONDAY 20th AUGUST (UK)

TUESDAY 21st AUGUST (North America)

(and dates either side of that, depending on your country’s specific ‘normal’ release day).

to celebrate the announcement, here’s a new photo taken by Scarlet Page.

Plenty more news to come!

Justin and Dan Hawkins Zingzillas Appearance

administrator — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 19:55:53 +0000

The Darkness to Support Lady Gaga’s ‘Born this Way’ European Tour

administrator — Tue, 10 Apr 2012 07:15:20 +0000

from CaptialFM:

Marry The Night’ star confirms details of gigs in London and Manchester as part of European dates.

Lady Gaga has announced two UK dates as part of her ‘Born This Way Ball’ world tour.

The gigs, at London’s Twickenham Stadium on 8th September and Manchester Arena on 11th September, will mark the ‘Marry The Night’ star’s biggest ever shows in Britain.

They form part of the European leg of the ‘Born This Way Ball’ tour, which kicks off in Bulgaria on 14th August and includes a show at Dublin’s Aviva Stadium on 15th September. The European dates are currently set to conclude in Barcelona, Spain on 6th October.

Support at all of the European shows, including those in the UK, will come from The Darkness and Lady Starlight.

Speaking about her ‘Born This Way Ball’ UK tour dates, Lady Gaga said: “The Haus of Gaga and I have worked for months conceiving a spectacular stage.

“The ‘Born This Way Ball’ tour is an Electro-Metal Pop-Opera; the tale of the Beginning, the genesis of the Kingdom of Fame. How we were birthed and how we will die celebrating.”

The gigs will mark the first time Lady Gaga has toured in support of her full-length second album, ‘Born This Way’.

Ticket prices will range from £50-£80 for London and £60-£80 for Manchester.

Lady Gaga’s UK and Ireland ‘Born This Way Ball’ tour dates are:

London, Twickenham Stadium – 8th September
Manchester, Arena – 11th September
Dublin, Aviva Stadium – 15th September

The Darkness- Belgrade Calling Festival 2012 Announcement

administrator — Wed, 04 Apr 2012 10:55:15 +0000

Belgrade Calling have confirmed that The Darkness will be playing on the 29th June. More information on the Line up can be found Here! as well as a short promotional video featuring The Darkness!(at 3:54)

Watch The Darkness Live at the Isle of Wight Festival on Sky Arts!

administrator — Wed, 04 Apr 2012 10:50:38 +0000

We’re heading to the stunning surroundings of Seaclose Park for the Isle of Wight Festival 2012 to stream live to your sofa the best of the biggest acts from one of the country’s biggest summer festivals.
We’ll be there for the headliners and longer sets from the three main stages, making sure there’s something for everyone, from American rocker and heartthrob Bruce Springsteen and UK legend Noel Gallagher, to Primal Scream and Tinie Tempah.

And if that’s not enough, we’re giving you a VIP backstage pass for access to exclusive gossip and interviews from the acts themselves, live from our onsite studio.

From 21-24 June we’ll be streaming six hours of live coverage each day straight to your sofa, allowing you to join the 75,000 festival-goers the event attracts. And for those gunning for a fully immersive experience, you can also experience the festivities in stunning 3D and HD.

Take a look at the full line-up for Isle of Wight Festival 2012:

MAIN STAGE

Friday
Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers
Elbow
Example
Noah & The Whale
Feeder

Saturday
Pearl Jam
Biffy Clyro
Tinie Tempah
Jessie J
Madness
Labrinth

Sunday
Bruce Springsteen & The Street Band
Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds
The Vaccines
Band Of Skulls
Joan Armatrading

BIG TOP

Thursday
Primal Scream
Penguin Prison

Friday
Groove Armada
Enter Shikari
DJ Fresh
Kelis
Caro Emerald

Saturday
Magnetic Man
Professor Green
Wretch 32
Katy B (special guest)
Loick Essien
Stooshe
Clement Marfo & The Frontline
Boyce Avenue

Sunday
The Darkness
Ash
Pulled Apart By Horses
Black Stone Cherry
The Virginmarys
Spector
Zulu Winter
The Milk
Switchfoot

GARDEN STAGE

Thursday
Brit Floyd
Stackridge
Tensheds

Friday
Crystal Castles
Best Coast
Dry The River
Gretchen Peters

Saturday
The Charlatans Tellin’ Stories
Miles Kane
New York Dolls
X
The Christians
Terry Reid
The Real D’Coy

Sunday
The Pierces
Christina Perri
Beth Hart

Original Source: http://skyarts.sky.com/sky-arts-isle-of-wight-festival-2012