The Darkness Share New Song and EU Tour Dates - Listen to 'Rock and Roll Party Cowboy'
The Darkness have released their brand new single ‘Rock And Roll Party Cowboy’, the opening track of their forthcoming album Dreams On Toast out March 28th via Cooking Vinyl. Pre-order the album now here.
The Darkness go hell for leather on the new single, channelling the sounds of hard rock legends such as ZZ Top, Motörhead and Judas Priest with searing solos, hell-raising vocals and a fist-pumpin’ rhythm section to create a tongue-in-cheek reflection on the hedonistic, macho music scene of the ‘70s and ‘80s.
Regarding the single, frontman Justin Hawkins says, “People recognise me as astronaut pirate movie star cool and that’s obviously accurate. What they may have overlooked though, is that I am also ROCK AND ROLL PARTY COWBOY cool... which is a good 15 percent cooler!!! I think you’ll recognise that in the first listen."
‘Rock And Roll Party Cowboy’ is the third single to be taken from the forthcoming magnum opus Dreams On Toast. It follows the self-deprecating glam punk rock of ‘I Hate Myself’ and jaunty pop genius of ‘The Longest Kiss’, showcasing the diversity and brilliance of the band’s eighth studio album.
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.
Destined to further cement The Darkness as one of Britain’s most important 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.
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. EU ticket sale starts Friday 31 January at 9am.
THE DARKNESS 2025 EU TOUR DATE
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
Rome
Italy
Sat 18 Oct 25
Vox
Modena
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
Santana 27
Bilbao
Spain
Wed 29 Oct 25
Elyse Monmartre
Paris
France
Thu 30 Oct 25
Live Music Hall
Cologne
Germany
Full dates and tickets are available here https://www.thedarknesslive.com/
