The Darkness - Live at the Astoria

[@woodhousepictures5376]

Justin Hawkins is a national treasure and a bonafide rock god.

[@cmcc3721]

Rock God doth suffice

[@Walrus3]

you're perfectly right even if i'm french

[@johnnie3Chords]

Love On the Rocks is the ultimate Rock Star moment !

[@swarth8632]

Well said! The new album is incredible!

[@kitskits1847]

As well as dan, I mean he is a legend too

[@juliareichert5131]

Long life for those guys. Thanks for saving rock n roll.

[@MamauDrummer]

É isso aeeee!!!!!

[@MamauDrummer]

Juju Gamer

[@juliareichert5131]

Mauricio Reichert oiii

[@nicknoose4106]

call-in

[@ChimozuFu]

They're like queen but more mouthy and humourous

[@GeorgeOforiAtta]

It is rare for such an amazing voice to grace us with song. The Darkness, single handedly saved Classic Rock N Roll. And as far as Glam Rock goes, they might be gods.

[@coomeethecat]

perfectly said my friend.

[@franzkohlack8336]

Steel Panther though - they are good friends 😁 and airborne

[@ollieahokas9179]

Thanks for Justins Justin Hawkins Rides again, I rediscovered Darkness. Some friends saw them on Sabaton Open Air and they told me they stole the show, after this, I do believe that. It is 2022 now and it is great to know that there are still great rock bands around. Next time, when the planets align right, I am gonna see them, you will finf me on the front row!

[@LeonTunes]

I've been enjoying ...Rides Again so much I've decided to go back and investigate too

[@warrenchristie7134]

Soundtrack to my eclipse love it Thanks

[@ibanezrg7421]

My life is significantly more awesome because of The Darkness. 20+ years of obsession.

[@ursathokchom8626]

I fell in love with The Darkness, from the very first time I heard them.

[@johnnie3Chords]

Me too ! 😃

[@summermcpherson8209]

@@johnnie3Chords me three!

[@stephenhensley5631]

Me too and I'm 70 ! To sing and play that well is rare and truly amazing . Count me in !

[@rodwilliams4170]

Me too as well also!!!@@johnnie3Chords

[@TOFB]

Any band that has a member that champions a Thin Lizzy t-shirt is a great band in my opinion. The Darkness are a cracking band, saw them a few years back in a venue that holds about 400 people, played it like it was a 8000 capacity arena. Truly brilliant.

[@juliusschwencke142]

..saw them Sat last (Oct 2022). Great gig, and of course Phil Lynott is personal hero!

[@andytraverse]

Don't forget Dan Hawkins, he writes most of the songs/riffs, his guitar playing especially on 'get your hands off my woman' is incredible

[@TheJaxsonjack]

Agree! One of my fav players nowadays!

[@fd9717]

Hands down, the best modern riff author and rhythm player

[@rdejaynes]

Dan is the Man!

[@Tulio_Fonseca]

Dan plays like there's no tomorrow. And his tone, outta that AC30, is *chef's kiss*. Love him and the whole band 🤘🤘🤘

[@azertydu80g.r.p.s]

1 bareback 0:24 2 black shuck 2:10 3 growing on me 5:55 4 the best of me 9:14 5 love is only a feeling 12:52 6 get your hands off my woman 17:00 7 I believe in a thing called love 23:03 8 givin up 27:53 9 love on the rocks with no ice 33:54

[@JohnHazelwood58]

thanks, buddy! *high5

[@slimfoliprojects4512]

Cheers!

[@ctcards2636]

This is a good short setlist here. They end with one of my songs.

[@bumpsangrimez]

Get this guy a pint, anyone sees him at the local pub right?

[@hellgonwheels8799]

Thank you! You have no idea how many years i have tryed to finf the name of that intro song

[@johnclark1925]

In the days that people properly rocked out at a gig and didn’t have phones to video. That venue was the perfect size… I miss it and it’s sticky floor. I had forgotten how big it was… ooh er.

[@ralfbigbeanunited]

❤

[@thehairyclevage1645]

What are you talking about? People had phones 9 years age

[@biggy484]

It's really such a crime how underrated they are. Such amazing musicians

[@stephenhensley5631]

I'd like to see them with the Strut's . I can dream can't I ?

[@barebp]

Damn. They are so damn solid live. Also they sound so full even when one guitar plays. Hope to see then live one day

[@ACDC1998Zippo]

Their live performances shows how great of a band they really are.

[@markflick5817]

where have these guys been my whole life? they freakin' rock!

[@dadnelson4008]

Being an "older" Musician I have to go outside of rock more and more for inspiration. .seen em and heard em all as they say , but a band like this comes along and BOOM! !! They nail it ✊✊✊✊😊

[@harrypiggott4673]

Setlist for anyone who needs it 1.bareback 0:24 2.black shuck 2:10 3.growing on me 5:55 4.the best of me 9:14 5.love is only a feeling12:52 6.get your hands off my woman17:00 7. I believe in a thing called love23:03 8.givin up 27:53 9.love on the rocks with no ice33:54

[@myworstenemy680]

Thanks Mate!

[@jerrywestmathguy]

The real MVP!

[@shishio211]

Thank harry potter!!!

[@Always-fd7pk]

I've been on a The Darkness binge for 2 days straight. I had NO IDEA just how friggin good they are! Excellent musicianship, fantastic showmanship and not a single bad song. They are criminally underrated.

[@foofy14]

If you ever get the chance to see them live, I couldn't recommend it enough! Saw them in '14 and again last Monday, both times were INCREDIBLE

[@bobfromwork]

Criminally underrated is exactly right.

[@Always-fd7pk]

@@foofy14 I would absolutely love to 😍 Just from watching those clips I'm convinced they are one of the top live bands out there. Sadly, my country is turning into a totalitarian nightmare right now and I have lost all hope that things will ever get back to normal, which includes attending a show without showing your papers (provided it doesn't get canceled all together, mind you) 😭

[@foofy14]

@@Always-fd7pk I'm assuming you're from the states then, dw, our country (UK) is following the state's awful ways too so I hear ya!

[@Always-fd7pk]

@@foofy14 Nope, I'm from "We really really enjoy virtue-signaling and lecturing other countries, but actually haven't learned anything from our history, now show me your papers", aka Germany 😉

[@lfcgirl5093]

I don't like people who don't find Dan Hawkins one of the best guitarists of our times 😊😊😊

[@Drumulater1]

Terrific.

[@jlunch]

Both of the Hawkins boys are great guitarists. They are both funny as hell too.

[@Tulio_Fonseca]

Dan is da man! His tone outta that AC30 is fuckin KILLA! I'm actually looking for an AC30 to buy for my guitar rig rn because of Dan's tone. This band is what the world needs rn. 🤘🤘🤘

[@spudgun05]

So fantastic to see all the people smiling and having a good time , NO PHONES getting in the way either , People there in the moment having a great time. I saw them on the permission to land tour and the one way tour , the first was the best. Bring back the old Darkness.

[@seanjosephhayes]

I’m always sickened that I never got to see them during the PTL era.

[@DaveDexterMusic]

I always thought comments like this were a joke and no-one actually made them for real.

[@rodwilliams4170]

I heard Permission to Land and my life changed forever. Oh my God

[@bigmaxy07]

Their first two albums are end-to-end ball tearers. And that just gets you started, there's like 6 more. Easily have been one of my favourite bands for many years now and I came out of the 70's where all this stuff was born.

[@Ofthegirl09]

@bigmaxy07 I agree, I'm sitting here looking at this concert thinking, is this 2003 or 1973?? My God, can you imagine if they were around in the 70's!

[@waltersimpson2936]

Justin Hawkins is one of the best frontman in rock I ever heard.the band is awesome .a truly great Rockband the darkness

[@harlandcampbell1339]

Simply beautiful, wow Freddie Mercury would be proud 👏 ❤

[@-marino2782]

Proud for the vocals or the outfits? Lol, i agree, I think Freddie would love it;)

[@cravemusicmanagement2951]

Freddie would be very proud indeed, they would do a great version of Tie Your Mother Down. The Darkness are probably the most underrated band of all time, Dan is a phenomenal guitarist

[@mathijsvangestel9899]

Queen would blow them away live anytime

[@davebarclay4429]

@@mathijsvangestel9899 Don't forget that their current drummer (not the guy in this video) is Roger Taylor's son so there is a BIG Queen connection.

[@ITJ57]

This should have 10 Million Views!

[@rwendell0912]

the band was kicking ass here great

[@DALEEMBERLEY]

Such an amazing band...love these guys, original, classic, rocking hard, actually play....no modern day garbage digital machines. Just superb. This type of music holds a key audience that can not ever be lost. I hope more recording artists will keep this music alive. FOREVER LIVE THE DARKNESS

[@misforyoutube8452]

This is such an underrated band. Saw them just before COVID hit in feb 2020 and they did a great show.

[@caltha2720]

I think this is my fave ever live performance of anyone

[@felzouillec8990]

Every time I rewatch this it just keeps on getting better. The Darkness are fucking ANIMALS

[@jahltdyt]

Holy S_it these guys are best F_cking rock band I've seen since first hearing AC/DC way back in the early 80's! PLEASE DON'T stop making wonderful Rock Music!

[@OfficialCraigK]

Not a smartphone in sight, amazing

[@jamespurs]

I miss this venue and Astoria2 so much

[@Despond]

Those live vocals, damn so awesome.

[@stephenhensley5631]

His blending of fallsetto and real voice are spot on.

[@jimmyp1017]

now THAT's a rock and roll show!

[@paulelverstone8677]

Love on the Rocks (with no ice) is still one of the best things I've heard in the last 20yrs. Those last two final chords are pure metal... \m/

[@kilgoretrout3966]

I love him asking them to hold up their lighters for Love is Only a Feeling, and then confetti starts falling, lol.

[@mecarlomagno65]

Someone explains to me why The Darkness has not released this concert on DVD / CD!!!? It's fantastic and epic!

[@JenniferGonzalez-gx5qv]

May be they aren’t money grabbing arseholes and do it for the love ......I’m guessing

[@AbitLippy]

@@JenniferGonzalez-gx5qv I'm sure they do but it's been professionally filmed . I would have thought they would release something and not just have 10 pro camera operators there for the hell of it.

[@hoisin75]

I was there and it was magnificent

[@timmyeades7908]

Craftmanship of nasty licks. Everything about this show was superb. Even the camera work was awesome capturing the band, the audience and the mood.

[@saharab4431]

this is one of the best performances ever i think. their music is incredible beyond words. i truly love this band more than anything and would not be alive without them. long live their music, i swear i'll see them live one day and that will be the only day i am ever truly alive. i am just so grateful that they exist.

[@lajendajordan5102]

I'm 68 I've seen a band or two ...the darkness is my fave.

[@mehditayshun5595]

Awesome👍

[@robinwilliams5794]

I have been around a while myself. I have seen a lot of great bands play live over the many years I have lived like Blind Faith, Jimi Hendrix, The Who and on and on. And this band is truly up there with the best of them for their live performances. Plus they are all terrifically talented musicians and good guys.

[@fd9717]

I always wonders why nobody remembers to give a round of applause to the Hawkins brothers' parents for raising real rock stars among their generation! I salute you Mr&Mrs Hawkins. The lady who gave birth to these two men must be the coolest mother on Earth.

[@rakheshpm]

Dan's solo on Love Is Only A Feeling was so beautifully constructed! Loved the build-up!

[@Gav671]

Also Justin's towards the end. Great musical presence.

[@charlesoliver2535]

Love when a band works the audience.

[@crazyhelmetbiker]

i can remember when they came out, not many ppl liked them but now ppl love them

[@jamescuttsmusicjcm5013]

round here in Sheffield, UK it was a different story. haha.

[@crazyhelmetbiker]

@@jamescuttsmusicjcm5013 i am from sheffield lol

[@jamescuttsmusicjcm5013]

@@crazyhelmetbiker haha that's very odd, they sold places out with ease. loads of people liked them.

[@crazyhelmetbiker]

@@jamescuttsmusicjcm5013 well i was 16 when i believe in a thing called love came out, i used to go to a place on carver street around corner from west street and i used to go there listen to it when i was there all the time, good childhood memory haha

[@jamescuttsmusicjcm5013]

​@@crazyhelmetbiker Haha cool! I first saw them when they supported Def Leppard (Great show that was), I think it was 2003. Someone slapped a flyer in my hand as I was waiting outside "Get your hands off my woman motherf**ker" it read. LOL! I was like "what the?". Anyway, from the moment they came on stage I knew at that point that they were gonna go somewhere because their stage presence rocked! I will admit that people at the time saw his voice as a gimmick and thought I was a bit crackers with over optimism. I said "Give them six months and I bet you they will be more well known". Then about 6-7 months later or something Growing On Me appeared on Kerrang etc. Hahaha. They had to eat their words. After that they were selling out arenas. Good memories. I was pretty bummed about them breaking up, but it led to an interesting time after... I used to play in a band a few years later, that would support various 80s acts when they were playing in rock venues (Corporation / Boardwalk etc), and one day we got to support Stone Gods (When Justin left and the band went his own way with their tech singing). I got to have a cool hang out with Dan and he was down to earth and a good laugh. He liked talking to me because I didn't constantly pester him about his brother / his rehab etc. Another great memory right there. EDIT: I was about 15 back in 2003. So we are about the same age.

[@jerryrichards8172]

I somehow completely missed this band back in the day here in California. I just discovered them like maybe 3 yrs ago. Good rock & roll

[@onlymyopinion100]

Goose pimples all over for this awesome band a unique & unrivalled combo of Queen, Quo, AC⚡️DC & Thin Lizzy, with an incredible lead voice & attitude to match that saved us from much of the mainstream crap of the 90’s & beyond.... Love this band xxxxx :D

[@stephenhensley5631]

Man, I'm blown away .Where the F have I been ?

[@joetrevelyan8706]

the solo to givin up gives me the shivers everytime

[@bluespig1]

Love on the rocks has to be one of the great hard rock releases in recent times.

[@ClaudioDesideriMusic]

Me in my 38th years of life watching this at 5 am going wild: 🤟🏻 Me in 2004 watching The Darkness live in Rome: 🙌🏻 Moral: ROCK WILL NEVER DIE!

[@RichardSmith-ry8hk]

I've been missing this for 7yrs ugh 😎

[@ursathokchom8626]

The Darkness are the greatest. Nothing or anything else compares.

[@MrDMF567]

“Love on the rocks” live is the greatest thing ever. Was at a show of theirs and touched Justin on the leg as he went thru the crowd....was so stoked. They are the best, funnest concert I’ve ever been to. Absolutely rocked the place. Amazing performers

[@farmtracks1]

The best of Quo, ACDC, and Queen all mixed together to form THE DARKNESS!!!

[@IgnacioBelottini]

farmtracks1 and Thin Lizzy!

[@ninjakyo9362]

farmtracks1 where does the ridiculously high voice come from?

[@mike_lowndes]

Budgie!

[@MultiStrickland]

Sparks!

[@tdc_2021]

And ZZ Top

[@BarbaraAntoinetteVeronica]

I do not understand why more radio stations on Long Island & surrounding New York area do not play The Darkness more often. This band brings light into a world that needs that light. Understand it.

[@mattyboywalker9094]

Miss live music so much man it hurts

[@annmikk4100]

Hurts in its literal sense..

[@mattyboywalker9094]

@@annmikk4100 sorry what do you mean X ?

[@annmikk4100]

@@mattyboywalker9094 if you are as used to attend live music as i am, you would know what i mean..

[@mattyboywalker9094]

@@annmikk4100 every month sometimes so many a month. Locally or travelling I'm addicted

[@carlesizuel1025]

I believe in a thing call ... The Darkness! Great!! Hats off to this guys!

[@rustopherhayden]

Yes sir! Respect from Tennessee. 🇺🇸

[@moonbeanification]

Thank God for The Darkness ♥

[@whatthisno8229]

Dude @ 32:05 is like "Where are my frikkin contact lenses?" 😎Great concert btw, absolutely love it 👌

[@NoName-ql1wk]

One of the greatest bands around.

[@nd3e]

Rock 'n' Roll Hall of Fame material right here

[@AAX1975]

So good. Thank you for uploading this.

[@kathrynmccarthy8507]

Can't play this loud enough! 💥🤘

[@mkeken1661]

Great Video. It's amazing how good these guys sound live. We need a USA Tour once this Covid thing is done

[@SouthCarolinaGirl]

They ARE touring USA!! I have tickets for April 15, 2022.

[@ramirodavila5174]

So Great Band, love it, Keep Rock on!!!

[@Will_Stuchbury_]

Still to this day I think that the version of I Believe in a Thing Called Love is the best sounding live recording of the song out there!

[@patrickbateman1712]

Brilliant!

[@BarbaraAntoinetteVeronica]

When I suggested to Rob, The Last DJ @ WUSB Stony Brook University to check them out & he hadn't heard of them & he did & played them during his morning show, he came back & you're right, Barbara, "My kind of band." That was a joyous moment for me turning a friend on to The Darkness. BAV

[@jonmitguard6174]

I can't wait to see them live. This was an amazing show and great job capturing it, good sound. .

[@roycewilliams3086]

Killer set!

[@zoraz4867]

Oh F yes!!! They need to open every gig with Bareback!! 🧡🧡🙏🙏

[@anderslindberg1256]

This is so great music.

[@deathmachine808]

RIP the Astoria. Best live venue in London

[@spudgun05]

Wish these guys would make a live album.

[@tomwills2309]

Two of the most underrated rock guitarists to come out of the UK. Everyone picks fault with Justin’s voice as a joke but no one can pick fault with his lead guitar playing. The guy can pull off some serious guitar licks.

[@paulhamj6175]

Anyone who finds fault with his voice are idiots who don't know good singing when they hear it!

[@rosannarandazzo6691]

Vi amo oggi come ieri! Grandi!!!

[@1988Carlsberg]

Man this band are the best, back here and now. Mega! They fucking Rock like fuck!

[@AlexandraStarr1974]

shoulda seen these guys play thetford forest a few years back but was too late to order tickets, but i got tickets for their next show at the cambridge corn exchange later this month, simply cannot wait, their the best rock band the uk ever had =)

[@mbodine804]

The Darkness is saving rock and roll.

[@Wesley.Deuren]

Justin Hawkins sounds like a mix between Freddy Mercury and Robert Smith. I love that.

[@SouthCarolinaGirl]

I love all the outfits Justin has worn for this concert! I will be seeing The Darkness in Charlotte, NC USA, April 15, 2022 I am so excited to see the band in person!

[@davidwicksmusic]

How was it? I've seen them 3 times and will be seeing them 2 nights in a row later this year!

[@SouthCarolinaGirl]

@@davidwicksmusic they were awesome. Justin crowd surfed and they played so good together. We got to see Dan and Justin on the street! That was so exciting, while we were waiting to get in. So glad you’ve seen them in concert 3 times & will see them again! We met a few people who were following The Darkness’ Tour! That was amazing! Continue rocking on!🤘

[@johnnie3Chords]

Great show , great band !

[@seanm6311]

You're really growin' on me!!!!!!!! great song!!!!

[@Bob-fy1wo]

These guys are awesome 👌

[@donthewatcher]

im from Los angeles AND i love the Darkness they do Love Songs with Les Paul's Better than any Band...... Ever Bravo.

[@patrickbateman1712]

Nailed it!

[@alainarenascarballo7766]

The 00's The last decade of good music Fucking '10s and '20s...

[@fd9717]

The director was probably obsessed with their faces rather than showing what they were doing with instruments. Of course, it is a pleasure to watch Dan's face all day long, he is blessed with special beauty, but we need to observe what he was doing with his hands!

[@haydenhack]

So good!! Serious Rock !!

[@Mantazmagoracle]

brilliant

[@ITJ57]

Smashing!

[@annebiebrich9155]

Most awesome, epic concert! Woo-hoo!

[@RichardHubbuck]

The god damn cameras are all over the place.

[@timvonswine1970]

funny how back then they used to close the shows with 'Love On The Rocks...' and now ALWAYS bring it down with 'I Believe In A Thing...' not complaining, but these cats know what their signature show-stopping number is... they're still a proper rock band and bless them for that! -Swiney

[@BoomBoom-xl3yh]

Totally great!! These guys better be going big !! If not ill be pissed off !!! Awesome

[@behindtheseeyesiseewhatyou8953]

That first two minutes was just to prove.. Don’t fuck with us.. if we Wanted to… we will play any and on this planet off the stage… They make music they want to… So fucking good!

[@henkvandergaast3948]

70's guy.. This just rocks

[@ITJ57]

Should have 20 Million!