The Darkness release final single 'Walking Through Fire' from their upcoming album 'Dreams on Toast' - out 28 March via Cooking Vinyl
The Darkness have released their scorching new single ‘Walking Through Fire’, the latest song to be taken from their forthcoming album Dreams On Toast out March 28th via Cooking Vinyl.
‘Walking Through Fire’ is an epic Darkness anthem with signature guitar solos, a thunderous rhythm section and high-flying falsetto flourishes which deliver an amusing ode to the band’s love of rock ‘n’ roll and the state of the music industry in 2025. Regarding the single Justin Hawkins says, “The life of an artist is gruelling endeavour, 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.”
Produced by Dan Hawkins, Dreams On Toast 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. It’s an indisputably grand display from the inspired and passionate quartet.
The diversity of the record has been displayed in recent singles such as the ‘70s pop genius of ‘The Longest Kiss’, searing hard rock of ‘Rock And Roll Party Cowboy’ and the self-deprecating glam punk rock of ‘I Hate Myself’. There are further sonic delicacies to be revel in on the forthcoming record, including the ‘60s inspired balladry of ‘Hot On My Tail’, a monologue from actor Stephen Dorff on the romantic closer ‘Weekend In Rome’, and even a country classic with ‘Cold Hearted Woman’.
Destined to further cement The Darkness as one of Britain’s most important, eclectic and courageous rock bands, Dreams On Toast finds Justin, Dan, Frankie and Rufus continuing to push boundaries. Over two decades deep into their multi-platinum, award-winning career, they offer up unexpected surprises to bedazzle and amaze fans once again in 2025.
DREAMS ON TOAST TRACK LISTING
1. Rock And Roll Party Cowboy
2. I Hate Myself
3. Hot On My Tail
4. Mortal Dread
5. Don’t Need Sunshine
6. The Longest Kiss
7. The Battle For Gadget Land
8. Cold Hearted Woman
9. Walking Through Fire
10. Weekend In Rome
The Darkness will be taking the album on the road with the Dreams On Toast UK headline tour seeing them play 18 shows across the country finishing at London’s OVO Wembley Arena on March 29th. This will be followed by a further 21 dates across Europe.
All EU tour dates below, ticket and info here.
Tue 30 Sep 25
AB
Brussels
Belgium
Thu 2 Oct 25
013
Tilburg
Netherlands
Fri. 3 Oct 25
Frabrik
Hamburg
Germany
Sat. 4 Oct 25
Poolen
Copenhagen
Denmark
Mon. 6 Oct 25
Rockefeller
Oslo
Norway
Tues. 7 Oct 25
Fallan
Stockholm
Sweden
Fri. 10 Oct 25
Metropol
Berlin
Germany
Sat. 11 Oct 25
Majestic
Bratislava
Slovakia
Mon 13 Oct 25
Komplex
Zurich
Switzerland
Tue 14 Oct 25
Backstage Werk
Munich
Germany
Thu 16 Oct 25
Alcatraz
Milan
Italy
Fri 17 Oct 25
Orion
Ciampino
Italy
Sat 18 Oct 25
Vox
Nonantola
Italy
Tue 21 Oct 25
Apolo
Barcelona
Spain
Wed 22 Oct 25
La Riviera
Madrid
Spain
Fri 24 Oct 25
Lav Lisboa Ao Vivo
Lisbon
Portugal
Sun 26 Oct 25
Tue 28 Oc 25
Santana 27
Den Atelier
Bilbao
Luxembourg
Spain
Luxembourg
Wed 29 Oct 25
Elyse Monmartre
Paris
France
Thu 30 Oct 25
Live Music Hall
Cologne
Germany
