The Darkness frontman Justin Hawkins has confessed that the reunited Lowestoft rockers are "terrified, but in a good way" about their big comeback performance at Download today (June 10).
The reason for this uncharacteristic stage fright? that hostile fans unfamiliar with his band and a clutch of never-heard-before songs could spark a powder keg atmosphere for their first appearance at the festival in five years. Justin has promised to take it in his stride, however.
"What we've missed is the daunting-ness," he says. "It's one thing to
play to your fans - and that's an awesome experience - but we haven't done anything for a while that involves hostility!"
The band have also announced a full tour of the UK and Ireland later this year. The classic rock revivalists will play:
November
08 Liverpool O2 Academy
09 Edinburgh O2 HMV Picture House
10 Glasgow O2 Academy
12 Newcastle O2 Academy
13 Manchester Academy
14 Bristol O2 Academy
16 Brighton Dome
17 Southampton Guildhall
18 Birmingham O2 Academy
20 Cambridge Corn Exchange
21 Sheffield O2 Academy
22 Nottingham Rock City
24 Norwich UEA
25 London HMV Hammersmith Apollo
December
03 Cork Savoy
04 Dublin Olympia
05 Belfast Ulster Hall
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