Preview: The Darkness to land in Derry this weekend

Glam rockers The Darkness hit the Nerve Centre this month for a sold out gig and what will be a night to remember.

Having reformed in 2011 after a five year break, members of the original line-up including Justin Hawkins (vocals/guitars), Dan Hawkins (guitars/backing vocals), Frankie Poullain (bass) are joined by Emily Dolan Davies on drums who replaced founding member Ed Graham in late 2014.

With their new album ‘Cliffhanger’ due for release this month, the Suffolk rockers have been touring extensively. Speaking about the new album, front man Justin Hawkins called it “brutal,” saying “it’s definitely stripped back – with the exception of some mandolins. But when you’re doing medieval rock you should have a mandolin on it.”

The Darkness came to prominence in 2003 with their debut studio album ‘Permission to Land’ selling 1.5million copies in the UK. Their outrageous costumes combined with their catchy glam-rock tunes, made them an instant hit, and a must see band.

Their new album ‘Cliffhanger’ follows their 2012 comeback album ‘Hot Cakes’ and speaking about reforming, Justin Hawkins stated “the main thing for us is to make sure that musically we turn the experience into something positive again. We’ve been remembering why it was so much fun in the first place, just four men making loud music in a room.”

So what to expect from the Darkness at the Nerve Centre I hear you ask? Powerful riffs, tight trousers and catchy tunes delivered by one of the most distinctive voices in rock.

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