The Darkness
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The Darkness is an award winning English rock band. Their debut album, Permission To Land, hit number two in the UK charts upon its release on 7 July 2003.
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[edit] About
English rock band, The Darkness, formed in 1991 in Lowestoft, Suffolk. While attending Kirkley High School, Justin Hawkins (vocals, guitar) along with brother Dan Hawkins (vocals, guitar) reunited with childhood friends (Frankie Poullain (vocals, bass) and Ed Grahan (percussion, drums) thus, The Darkness began. The band started their first two years playing at local pubs. The Darkness popularity spread through word of mouth all through out London.
In 2002, The Darkness released their debut EP, I Believe in a Thing Called Love, under Must Destroy Music. It was an instant hit winning them a slot to open Def Leppard and Deep Purple. They also played at the Austin’s SXSW music convention during the new year. The Darkness released “Keep Your Hands Off My Woman” the following month which entered the charts, gaining them a contract with Atlantic Records in March.
In 2003, the band released their debut album, Permission to Land, which topped the British charts. In 2005, the Darkness went on an extensive tour and went back to the studios to work on their follow-up album, One Way Ticket To Hell… and Back. Poullain left the band and was replaced by Richie Edwards. The sophomore album was released on 2005.
[edit] Awards & Certifications
Awards
| Year | Award | Category |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Kerrang! Award | Best Album for "Permission to Land" |
| 2003 | Kerrang! Award | Best Live Act |
| 2004 | Brit Award | Best British Group |
| 2004 | Brit Award | Best British Album for "Permission To Land" |
| 2004 | Brit Award | Best British Rock Act |
| 2004 | Brit Award | British Breakthrough Artist |
| 2004 | Kerrang! Award | Best Live Band |
| 2004 | Kerrang! Award | Best British Band |
| 2004 | Shockwaves NME Award | Nominated for Best Single for "I Believe In A Thing Called Love" |
| 2004 | Shockwaves NME Award | Nominated for Best Live Band |
| 2004 | MTV Video Music Award | Nominated for Best Rock Video for "I Believe In A Thing Called Love" |
| 2004 | MTV Video Music Award | Nominated for Best New Artist for "I Believe In A Thing Called Love" |
| 2006 | ShockWaves NME Award | Nominated for Worst Album for "One Way Ticket to Hell...And Back" |
| 2006 | ShockWaves NME Award | Nominated for Worst Band |
| 2006 | MTV Australia Video Music Award | Best Rock Video for "One Way Ticket" |
| 2006 | MTV Australia Video Music Award | Nominated for Video of the Year for "One Way Ticket" |
Certifications
| Year | Album | Certification |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Permission to Land | Certified 5x Platinum in U.K. |
| Certified Gold in U.S. | ||
| 2005 | One Way Ticket to Hell... and Back | Certified Platinum in U.K. |
[edit] Chart Toppers
| Year | Title | Mainstream Rock Tracks | Modern Rock Tracks | Album |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Growing On Me | 40 | 31 | Permission to Land |
| 2004 | I Believe In A Thing Called Love | 23 | 9 | Permission to Land |
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[edit] Tours & Concerts
No upcoming tours and concerts for this group.
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[edit] Discography
[edit] Albums
 August 05, 2003 Atlantic |
 November 28, 2005 Atlantic |
[edit] Singles
| Year | Single | Label | Album |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | "Growing on Me" | Must Destroy | Permission to Land |
| 2003 | "I Believe in a Thing Called Love" | Must Destroy | Permission to Land |
| 2004 | "Love Is Only a Feeling" | Must Destroy | Permission to Land |
| 2005 | "One Way Ticket" | Atlantic Records | One Way Ticket to Hell... And Back |
| 2006 | "Girlfriend" | Atlantic Records | One Way Ticket to Hell... And Back |
[edit] Compilations & Live Releases
 April 01, 2008 Rhino |
[edit] Other artists
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[edit] Influences
[edit] Contemporaries
[edit] Trivia
- On November 9, 2007, it was announced on The University of East Anglia's student union website that the new band would be called Stone Gods.
[edit] Reviews
- The Darkness brings high-energy in their music. The band has fantastic rhythm and timing. They offer catchy tunes and have old school vibe. --Mimi 11:00, 30 August 2008 (PST)
