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Formed in Lowestoft in the early 2000s, the band crashed the charts with Permission to Land and a fearless, acrobatic falsetto.

Hiatus to Harmony

After a mid-2000s break and a clean restart, they now play with veteran clarity, with crisp drumming sharpening the edges. Expect a punchy glam-hard-rock set that treats big choruses like a sport.

Likely Songs, Real Vibe

You will likely hear I Believe in a Thing Called Love, Growing on Me, Love Is Only a Feeling, and One Way Ticket, mixed with a couple of deep pulls. The crowd tends to be mixed-age, from folks in early-aughts tees to teens in glitter blazers, and the floor energy feels friendly and a little theatrical. Two small nerd notes: the debut was tracked with tight room mics to keep riffs crisp, and the singer sometimes rides a tech's shoulders mid-solo when space allows. Treat the set and production mentions here as educated guesses rather than locked facts, because the band likes to swap orders and toss in playful bits.

Glitter, Denim, and Wry Smiles: The Darkness Crowd

You will see a mix of vintage band tees, tight denim, leopard print, and the odd sequined catsuit, usually paired with beat-up sneakers.

Loud Hooks, Good Humor

Fans trade falsetto attempts before the show and warm up to the 'whoa-oh' hooks, then laugh when the singer pokes fun at himself between songs. Chants break out on the guitar intro hits, and the call-and-response lines in Get Your Hands Off My Woman turn into a big room chorus. Merch skews retro, with classic typefaces, bold logos, and enamel pins, and you will spot older tour shirts next to fresh designs. Many fans bring earplugs and still sing at full volume, which keeps the vibe lively but considerate. After the show, people swap stories about guitar picks, high-kick counts, and which bridge got the longest sing-back.

Flash of the Cat-Suit: The Darkness on Stage

The falsetto cuts like a bright horn, balanced by mid-range grit so the choruses feel full, not thin.

Guitars that Grin

The primary guitarist anchors with chunky rhythm tones while the second guitar snakes in harmonies, and they often bump tempos slightly live to lift the room. Arrangements favor sharp stops, quick pre-chorus lifts, and doubled guitar hooks that make the choruses easy to shout. Bass keeps the riff lines simple and punchy, letting the kick drum and open hi-hat drive the bounce. A neat detail: the band sometimes lowers a key by a half-step on older numbers to keep the melody meaty without straining the top. They also like to tack a playful guitar-duel tag onto a ballad, turning a fade-out on record into a hands-up moment. Lighting tends to be bold blocks of color and fast strobes on endings, supporting the music rather than stealing focus.

Kindred Riff Spirits: The Darkness Family Tree

If you like strutting, melody-first rock, The Struts sit close by, with glam swagger and a crowd-ready call-and-response style.

Riffs from the Same Neighborhood

Fans of Wolfmother will connect with the fuzzed riffs and throwback keys vibe, even if The Darkness leans brighter and funnier. Aussie bruisers Airbourne bring breakneck tempos and bar-band grit that overlaps with the high-energy side of the set. For tight modern low-end and arena punch, Royal Blood scratch a similar itch for massive hooks from a small lineup. All four acts favor sing-along refrains and guitar hero moments, but the tones range from glam sparkle to heavy crunch. If those qualities click for you here, chances are you will feel at home with any of them.