Probably almost a forgotten band now, but about a year or so ago, The Darkness split up. In my opinion, although they were a cheezy band, the Darkness were very good at what they done. Over the last few weeks I have had the opportunity to check out the 2 bands that have materialised from the split of the Darkness, and the results I have to admit were not really that surprising.
Justin Hawkins (the screechy lead singer) has set up a new band called Hot Leg. I saw them at the Brixton Accademy a couple of weeks back supporting Alter Bridge, and I have to say that they were utter, utter rubbish. Looking like the failed competitors in an audition for a remake of Spinal Tap, this 'band' seem to be relying totally on Hawkin's name (and now frankly, very annoying vocal style) but the lack of tallent and songwriting ability is evident. The were booed throughout their set, although this may be because of who it is singing as much as how bad they were.
However....
The rest of the Darkness stuck together to form Stone Gods who I have had the good fortune to see twice in the last 3 weeks supporting Airbourne (At the Birmingham Accademy with Wobbly a few weeks back, and at The Astoria London last night).
From the opening of the first song of the set, 'Burn the witch' it is obvious where all the tallent in the Darkness was before they split lots of energy, powerful guitar riffs and some great tunes. After seeing them in Birmingham a mate of mine instantly went out and got the album. Having owned the album since it was highly reccomended in 'Classic Rock' magazine, I know he will not be dissapointed.
Knight of the Living Dead
Don't drink the water
Their album I think is one of, if not THE best album this year. Check it out!
Justin Hawkins (the screechy lead singer) has set up a new band called Hot Leg. I saw them at the Brixton Accademy a couple of weeks back supporting Alter Bridge, and I have to say that they were utter, utter rubbish. Looking like the failed competitors in an audition for a remake of Spinal Tap, this 'band' seem to be relying totally on Hawkin's name (and now frankly, very annoying vocal style) but the lack of tallent and songwriting ability is evident. The were booed throughout their set, although this may be because of who it is singing as much as how bad they were.
However....
The rest of the Darkness stuck together to form Stone Gods who I have had the good fortune to see twice in the last 3 weeks supporting Airbourne (At the Birmingham Accademy with Wobbly a few weeks back, and at The Astoria London last night).
From the opening of the first song of the set, 'Burn the witch' it is obvious where all the tallent in the Darkness was before they split lots of energy, powerful guitar riffs and some great tunes. After seeing them in Birmingham a mate of mine instantly went out and got the album. Having owned the album since it was highly reccomended in 'Classic Rock' magazine, I know he will not be dissapointed.
Knight of the Living Dead
Don't drink the water
Their album I think is one of, if not THE best album this year. Check it out!
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