Radio Exile — I was always a big fan of The Darkness. Their 2006 break-up was devastating for me as their balls out, daringly retro-metal Permission to Land still stands among my favorite albums…of all time. Yes, I actually typed that sentence and I am not bei... more info

Thrash Hits — Way back in December 2003, The Darkness were riding high upon the crest of a wave of success that stemmed from the absolutely massive success of their debut album, Permission To Land. It was only natural for the most inventive and exuberant British r... more info

Live Daily — For rock fans, Adam Lambert [ tickets ] was the most exciting contestant in the history of "American Idol." In a sea of wannabe Mariah Careys, Whitney Houstons, and bland Daughtry-lite rockers, Lambert had a voice, flair, and style that recalled rock... more info

Cross Rhythms — Gospel singer Tarralyn Ramsey starts label, releases album more info

411 Mania — This week is A Lesson In... three band special. At one time the biggest band in the UK, The Darkness, split in 2006 and two bands formed from its ashes. Alistair McGeorge returns to look at the history of The Darkness, Hot Leg and Stone Gods more info

Bono and The Edge have revealed that Turn Off The Darkness, what they're calling a rock opera based on the story of Spider-Man, won't be a "straight take on the myth." more info

BBC News - UK — Bono and The Edge have revealed that Turn Off The Darkness, what they're calling a rock opera based on the story of Spider-Man, won't be a "straight take on the myth." more info

BBC Radio 1 Newsbeat — Bono and The Edge have revealed that Turn Off The Darkness, what they're calling a rock opera based on the story of Spider-Man, won't be a "straight take on the myth." more info

Rock Sound — it’s a tepid affair and another FF offshoot that’ll disappear when the debut fails to sell... more info

Altsounds — *Arkaea *has premiered their first video LOCUST from their debut album YEARS IN THE DARKNESS Saturday night, 6/20 on MTV’s Head Bangers Ball. If you missed the premier take a look here http://headbangersblog.mtv.com/2009/06/18/video-premi... more info