As well as announcing their latest album titled Dreams On Toast, The Darkness have announced a new UK tour for 2025 and of course they are coming to the North East.

The 17-date tour will mark Justin Hawkins and his bandmates' biggest headline shows in the UK in years.

Speaking about the inspiration behind The Darkness’ newest album which will be released on March 28, Hawkins said: “You know that thing when God’s breath tickles your soul and tells you to create? Yeah, makes me giggle too. But you can’t resist.

“God might not be the power she once was, but say what you like about her, she knows damn well that what the world needs now, is rock sweet rock. And who are we, mere mortals of extraordinary ability, to argue with the divine?”

Hawkins also told NME: “So we knuckled down and thought really hard about the best of the best, the elite songs, the life-changing music of the ages.

"Then we popped out a dozen bangers before lunch. And these bangers we present to you here, wallowing in an aromatic aural ragu, served atop the charred remains of our envious contemporaries.”

​When are The Darkness performing in the North East?

The I Believe in a Thing Called Love hit-makers will be bringing their tour to the North East early next year.

They will be performing at O2 City Hall Newcastle on Friday, March 21, 2025.

Doors will open from 7pm on the night.

Earlier this month, I Believe in a Thing Called Love shot to number one in the music charts after pop icon Taylor Swift was filmed singing it to her boyfriend Travis Kelce.

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What time do tickets for The Darkness go on sale?

For those wanting to see the rockers in action in the region next year, general sale tickets go live from 10am on Friday, September 26 (tomorrow) via Ticketmaster.

However, if you can’t wait and you are an O2 Priority customer, Priority tickets went on sale Wednesday, September, 25 at 10am and will remain on sale until Friday at 9am.

You will need to log into your O2 Priority to check availability.

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Who is supporting The Darkness in Newcastle next year?

Hawkins and his bandmates will be supported by Ash for their Newcastle date.

The band first supported The Darkness on their Permission To Land Tour more than two decades ago.