- 2025-02-25
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MUSIC
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The Darkness Releases New Song “Walking Through Fire”
British rock band The Darkness, consisting of Justin Hawkins (vocals/guitar), Dan Hawkins (guitar), Frankie Poullain (bass) and Rufus Tiger Taylor (drums), will release their upcoming eighth studio album “Dreams on Toast” on March 28, 2025.
From the album, the band released the fourth single called “Walking Through Fire” on February 24, 2025.
The song is an epic anthem that delivers an amusing ode to the band's love of rock 'n' roll and the state of the music industry in 2025.
It was written by Dan Hawkins, Frankie Poullain, Justin Hawkins, and Rufus Tiger Taylor. Produced by Dan Hawkins.
The band lead singer Justin Hawkins said of the song, “The life of an artist is grueling endeavor, leavened with rare moments of shining success. We wade through sweet treacle every day, to make things for others to love. For we chosen few, this is akin to climbing a mountain for the glorious view, whilst studiously avoiding looking at the discarded condom that has attached itself to our stylish yet practical hiking footwear. To rephrase in less oblique tones, nothing worthwhile is ever easy, and that is why we, THE DARKNESS, are walking through fire... thinking of you.”- The new album comprises 10 songs, produced by Dan Hawkins.
According to a press release, the album is as one that “flawlessly captures The Darkness at their peak, celebrating their influences and strengthening their sound, while also embarking on avenues never before heard from the band.”
Justin Hawkins said of the album, "You know that thing when God's breath tickles your soul and tells you to create? Yeah, makes me giggle too. But you can't resist. God might not be the power she once was, but say what you like about her, she knows damn well that what the world needs now, is rock sweet rock. And who are we, mere mortals of extraordinary ability, to argue with the divine?” -
He continued, “So we knuckled down and thought really hard about the best of the best, the elite songs, the life-changing music of the ages. Then we popped out a dozen bangers before lunch. And these bangers we present to you here, wallowing in an aromatic aural ragu, served atop the charred remains of our envious contemporaries... ladies and gentlemen, I give you 'Dreams On Toast'!”
Photo by Simon Emmett - source : Apple Music
