[Cover photo credit to Simon Emmett]
Multi-platinum UK Rock band The Darkness, featuring singer/guitarist Justin Hawkins, guitarist Dan Hawkins, bassist Frankie Poullain, drummer Rufus Taylor, have released their new single “Walking Through Fire,” the latest song to be taken from their forthcoming album Dreams On Toast, which arrives on March 28th, 2025 via Cooking Vinyl.
“Walking Through Fire” is “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.
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 and a wide range of sonic traditions once again in 2025.
The Darkness will be taking the album on the road with their Dreams On Toast world tour kicking off with the UK leg in March. North American tour dates will be announced soon.
