The Darkness releases final single ‘Walking Through Fire’

The Darkness have released their scorching new single ‘Walking Through Fire’, the latest song to be taken from their forthcoming album Dreams On Toast out March 28^th via Cooking Vinyl. 

‘Walking Through Fire’ is an epic Darkness anthem with signature guitar solos, a thunderous rhythm section and high-flying falsetto flourishes which deliver an amusing ode to the band’s love of rock ‘n’ roll and the state of the music industry in 2025. Regarding the single Justin Hawkins says, “The life of an artist is gruelling endeavour, leavened with rare moments of shining success. We wade through sweet treacle every day, to make things for others to love. For we chosen few, this is akin to climbing a mountain for the glorious view, whilst studiously avoiding looking at the discarded condom that has attached itself to our stylish yet practical hiking footwear. To rephrase in less oblique tones, nothing worthwhile is ever easy, and that is why we, The Darkness, are WALKING THROUGH FIRE… thinking of you.”

Produced by Dan Hawkins, Dreams On Toast flawlessly captures The Darkness at their peak, celebrating their influences and strengthening their sound, while also embarking on avenues never before heard from the band. It’s an indisputably grand display from the inspired and passionate quartet. 

The diversity of the record has been displayed in recent singles such as the ‘70s pop genius of ‘The Longest Kiss’, searing hard rock of ‘Rock And Roll Party Cowboy’ and the self-deprecating glam punk rock of ‘I Hate Myself’. There are further sonic delicacies to be revel in on the forthcoming record, including the ‘60s inspired balladry of ‘Hot On My Tail’, a monologue from actor Stephen Dorff on the romantic closer ‘Weekend In Rome’, and even a country classic with ‘Cold Hearted Woman’.

Destined to further cement The Darkness as one of Britain’s most important, eclectic and courageous rock bands, Dreams On Toast finds Justin, Dan, Frankie and Rufus continuing to push boundaries. Over two decades deep into their multi-platinum, award-winning career, they offer up unexpected surprises to bedazzle and amaze fans once again in 2025.

DREAMS ON TOAST TRACK LISTING
1. Rock And Roll Party Cowboy
2. I Hate Myself
3. Hot On My Tail
4. Mortal Dread
5. Don’t Need Sunshine
6. The Longest Kiss
7. The Battle For Gadget Land
8. Cold Hearted Woman
9. Walking Through Fire
10. Weekend In Rome

The Darkness will be taking the album on the road with the Dreams On Toast UK headline tour seeing them play 18 shows across the country finishing at London’s OVO Wembley Arena on March 29^th. This will be followed by a further 21 dates across Europe.

All EU tour dates below, ticket and info here.

Tue 30 Sep 25 – AB – Brussels Belgium
Thu 2 Oct 25 – 013 – Tilburg Netherlands
Fri. 3 Oct 25 – Frabrik – Hamburg Germany
Sat. 4 Oct 25 – Poolen – Copenhagen Denmark
Mon. 6 Oct 25 – Rockefeller – Oslo Norway
Tues. 7 Oct 25 – Fallan – Stockholm Sweden
Fri. 10 Oct 25 – Metropol – Berlin Germany
Sat. 11 Oct 25 – Majestic – Bratislava Slovakia
Mon 13 Oct 25 – Komplex – Zurich Switzerland
Tue 14 Oct 25 – Backstage Werk – Munich Germany
Thu 16 Oct 25 – Alcatraz – Milan Italy
Fri 17 Oct 25 – Orion – Ciampino Italy
Sat 18 Oct 25 – Vox – Nonantola Italy
Tue 21 Oct 25 – Apolo – Barcelona Spain
Wed 22 Oct 25 – La Riviera – Madrid Spain
Fri 24 Oct 25 – Lav Lisboa Ao Vivo – Lisbon Portugal
Sun 26 Oct 25 – Santana 27- Bilbao Spain
Tue 28 Oc 25 – Den Atelier – Luxembourg Luxembourg
Wed 29 Oct 25 – Elyse Monmartre – Paris France
Thu 30 Oct 25 – Live Music Hall – Cologne Germany