The Darkness - Open Fire (Official Video)

[@bmoc0867]

Other people: "Greta Van Fleet will save rock". Me: "Cool, but for those who've been paying attention, The Darkness have been saving rock for the last 20 years!"

[@Blackheathenly]

Whatever happened to Greta Van Fleet?

[@acrisptaco8876]

@@Blackheathenly They've released some real solid stuff but a lot of people stopped listening and hyping them after they stopped being a LZ clone.

[@_DinoHat_]

So true tho darkness literally brought it back in 2000’s… 90s was dead

[@DPernici]

Greta Van who??? 😂😂😂

[@giuseppicamolle50]

ninguém escuta greta nem a thunberg tbm

[@hannakinn]

Omg just "discovered" this band today, I'm so so late to this BUT better late than never. I had a really awful fucked up day. It's 2022 and a lot of daily life flat out sucks BUT finding The Darkness has made it better! Thank you guys soooo much from the bottom of my old lady grandmother heart.

[@FeralCompanions.]

I was just over listening to Everlong by the Foo Fighters when I ran across your post about never really being loved the way others have. The very next song I click on, and I see you again. I really hope life is looking up for you and that you find the love you deserve. Your words really resonated with me because I kinda feel the same as you. I dedicate one of my all time favorite songs for the last 30 years to you. I have listened to this song so many times over the years because I just find it comforting. And it just plain rocks. Wildside- Looks like love. kzbin.info/www/bejne/eWqxq6Kup8-BlaM

[@punchyb1]

They're incredible Hanna (especially live where they somehow improve every time I've seen them), and welcome along to The Darkness family (finally) - all are welcome, none ever leave!!

[@TBP-st3bn]

Welcome, friend.

[@SolarMumuns]

They have a great back catalogue but their debut album is still the benchmark

[@jc.1191]

Enjoy, they're catalogue is extensive and filled with great music.

[@Brockstar5150]

Riff, Groove, Vocals, Solo, Video...... it’s got it all, one of their best songs by a country mile and totally unrecognised by most of the world. Very underrated group.

[@craigl4023]

It's recognized by Cult fans. It's a tribute to their style. Justin and Company are amazing in their own right. I'd live to see Ian and Billy cover Open Fire.

[@Brockstar5150]

@@craigl4023 yeah, totally, I saw The Cult in Cornwall when I lived there way back in ‘86 on their Electric tour,they were so awesome!

[@carlhungus2521]

my favorite part is Dan checking out Justin's solo and giving a nod of approval

[@FakeGlasses]

This song is the most important thing for rock music to be, FUN.

[@tonehunter59]

10 years later and this still, is just fucking MAGNIFICENT!

[@medad5716]

In my opinion one of THE most underrated rock bands ever. Saw them live in Sacramento in September with my daughter. We are Darkness fans for life. So damn great live. 🤟

[@ohinek007]

Saw them few days ago on festival. I knew them berfore, except for few songs I never really liked them, but performing live, that was really different. They may not be the biggiest band arround that show, they had no obvious hits, headbangers etc., but still it was such a pleasure to watch and listen them performing, playing their instruments with such ease and skill. It was certainly not the biggest show, but musically, it was really completely different level among the bands like the offspring, Yungblud, Sum41, Bring me the horizon, parkway drive, royal republic or palaye royale also performing there. Respect.

[@pacemaker58]

It's their admitted homage to the Cult. If you get a chance to see them live, don't miss it. Killer live act.

[@griiseknoen]

Makes sense. I've caught myself involuntarily belting "SANCTUAAAARAA-AY" on top of this gem several times, for no apparent reason. Now I know why...

[@cmikesmith664]

I wish The Cult would still record this kind of rock music. Great production!

[@rickykent4543]

seen them twice, best live bsnd you will ever see.

[@mikeb9918]

can confirm killer live act, saw them for the first time 5 days ago in liverpool. 10/10 will see them again

[@alessandromariani99]

Cult + Billy Idol I think

[@Birdbungle]

I'm 48 years old. This is the first "new" band I've gotten excited about in many, many years. I don't listen to the radio, or watch tv. A coworker was playing some song of theirs, and I'm grateful!

[@fayeleister437]

I'm 59! And the same.

[@braddyboy83]

The Darkness rock. Are you British or not? They first came on the scene in Britain around 2003

[@Birdbungle]

@@braddyboy83 not British.

[@braddyboy83]

@@Birdbungle solid gold is another good song, and very true!

[@MrPoeEA]

Same as me, 46

[@joelhartley5108]

One of the best rock songs to come out in the last twenty years

[@katetallent4032]

Hell yeah!!!!!

[@batphink2655]

Oh shit yeah mate!

[@tomdavidson5719]

Not much opposition!

[@therelaxcentral]

I'm guessing you don't listen to many rock bands then. This song is great, but in no way is it one of the best in the last 20 years. In fact, it's kind of generic.

[@jtaco4101]

​@@therelaxcentralrock has been dead for about 20. Dead as a doornail.

[@dsi76]

This is one of the best rock songs I’ve heard in years! It’s like a cross between The Cult and Zodiac Mindwarp. In other words, amazing!!

[@matthewcammish4474]

Yeah great 80s Cult vibes.

[@santiagojimenezrodrigo1198]

Bebé Mn imitación bn k.!bb.@@matthewcammish4474 bbnkmnn! N nnn1!) m#jbb? N mmo

[@Dad_Life_Marine_Vet]

I hear that mate!

[@Ukuleleal]

Pretty much bang on. :)

[@loupgarou8235]

Word

[@frankenfurter58]

This is by far my favourite The Darkness tune.

[@cmikesmith664]

Yes!! I love the Cult

[@Paulnap]

@@cmikesmith664 Hawkins has a great high pitch range but theres no way he can sing baritones notes like Ian Astbury did in his prime.

[@cmikesmith664]

@@Paulnap, ok. So The Darkness writing and performing a song that sounds like a Cult song. What could be better? Both are great bands🔥💃.

[@Paulnap]

@@cmikesmith664 I honestly would like the band(s) songs to be less derivative but I find cool that he sings like that, its pretty unique tone. It separates him from his influences like Astbury, Mercury, etc.

[@halfajoabboab]

This band is really underrated in my opinion

[@guillermoplakinoff6672]

The Darkness have always had a natural ability to make great music, period.

[@JoeBushido-zw6os]

Whenever I pick up one of my Les Pauls, it's not long before I'm playing along with this tune. Not hard to play (at all), but DAMN it always feels SO good to hit those first few high notes in D mixolydian. A total masterpiece of great rock!

[@LiuBei365]

I'm really glad that The Darkness still has that good "old school" pure rock and metal sound in year 2016 ^^. They've really defrosted hell and saved rock 'n' roll again as they said back in 2005 in their music video "One way ticket to hell and back" :)

[@Sausty]

It's refreshing to hear this kind of rock again, I love it.

[@LiuBei365]

Indeed :)

[@cfcuker]

Wu Xi just did last night. Brilliant!

[@PurpleMick77]

Yea don't miss that commercial success one bit

[@tucker655]

And even still, in 2020

[@andrewchristie3139]

The production on this album is freaking amazing. Dan Hawkins has really sonically mastered the sound of rock.

[@mikeythecmptrguy]

One of the greatest guitar solos of the past 20 years. I wish they would have done a better job promoting the album - everyone needs to hear this

[@BooksForever]

When I ask “Where has The Darkness been all my life?” I realize that radio has basically failed me.

[@weirdTedE91]

I love Dan checking out Justin's solo at 2:52 and being all like "Oh, yeah , cool. Reckon I could do that..."

[@LuneyTune72]

I love this. Great to hear Justin exploring new styles of singing, even though I love his falsetto. This feels even stronger than the last album. I do miss Ed though, hope he's alright.

[@davidjellis]

LuneyTune72 What happened to Ed? I noticed he wasn't playing in the video?

[@davidjellis]

LuneyTune72 What happened to Ed? I noticed he wasn't playing in the video?

[@LuneyTune72]

***** It was supposedly a mutual split, I think it was health issues (it usual is.) Drummers always get hurt the worst because their job is the most physically demanding.

[@davidjellis]

LuneyTune72 I hadn't realised he has left - I am from Lowestoft, the band's home town...hadn't read anything locally about it - great new music though!

[@trewavas2507]

LuneyTune72 apparently it isn't his health this time thankfully, he just has some issues that he needs to sort out in his private life, and his work got in the way of that. If that is the case, I guess the door is open for him in the future.

[@artheriford]

I love the old-school punch of Les Paul's through a Marshall amp. This song rocks.

[@jc.1191]

This guy does the best version of that. He's like a guitar alchemist.

[@sofiamendonca2054]

How isn't this on the radio bringing joy to people's lives? :O

[@FxBrour]

it´s because there is only shit music on the radio

[@glenmunro3]

cos there payed of clowns to your demise its all in the fine print.

[@AdamCampettiVideo]

If you're a fan and love this song, even though it's approaching 4 years old , you need to call your radio stations and request it over and over. Get your friends to do the same thing to the same radio stations. Start generating a buzz for the song so that stations listen. Radio stations are not playing it because they have no talent in their executives anymore, plus no one takes the initiative to call. Everyone just whines on social media now. Email radio stations too, even from different email addresses.

[@AidanMillward]

Planet Rock played it on repeat.

[@MegaWumba]

Because “rock” stations would rather feed us shit like theory of a deadman, seether, bad wolves, bad flower and a bunch of other boring mediocre cookie cutter buttock shit

[@sunintheroom]

..killer track.. :)

[@mikeoxinya570]

Very talented group of guys. Definitely should be shown more respect by the music world.

[@terrymackey2439]

Justin one of your best songs.

[@chrisbaker7136]

I'm 34 first got into the darkness in 03 & loved them ever since, there still rocking better than anyone, seen them last week at the Barras, welcome to Glasgea! Long live the darkness! 😎🎸🔥🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿👍

[@MedalionDS9]

I decided to check this out randomly because I've been watching Justin Hawkins Rides Again show and this song came up during a question was intruiged by the different vocal take... I had always thought The Darkness sang with the high falsetto style from "I Believe in a Thing Called Love" throughout and never knew he could sound like this... this sounds pretty damned good, good on Justin

[@arcray12]

Justin rides again is a top notch channel!

[@jessiegarcia8166]

JUSTIN AND THE BOYZ JUST DOING THEIR " DARKNESS SIDE THANG....!!!" VISCIOUS SOUND. 🎵🎶😎👍🎶🎵

[@mellyleth]

I also follow Justin's channel, which led me to revisit The Darkness. I'm really glad I did. Great old school rock from a group of extremely talented musicians and Justin's voice is absolutely insane.

[@McShaganpronouncedShaegen]

First time I heard this song the very next thing I did was play it again and again. lol This song rocks.

[@skidvicious411]

Doing the exact same thing mate. Top band and song.

[@tomosthorne7705]

Da best

[@crewcutter2030]

it rocks becoz it is rock, sounds exactly like the 80s and 90s

[@davemcbroom695]

HEY! I recognize that Monarch!😉

[@McShaganpronouncedShaegen]

Brother Mc Bet you didn't know I was Irish as well. lol

[@mattgahimer3130]

Possibly the GREATEST Rock and song ever written

[@katetallent4032]

Yes

[@pags409]

Such a great 80’s vibe, but fresh as can be. So good live!

[@joebolick112]

This band is rock n roll... the best!!! So overlooked as a powerhouse of a band!!!!!!!

[@drumwitch4585]

This song is literally the medication I need.

[@system11yt]

Every now and then I like to come back to this and leave it on repeat for a couple of hours. Still awesome.

[@DAMIANROCKS77]

Same here!

[@epm8625]

One of the best bands you can see live energy is always high and they're sound in any venue is off the charts brilliant

[@randyl3940]

Sounds like an 80s rock hit. Love it!

[@roterfuchs8201]

the cult

[@_DinoHat_]

@@roterfuchs8201lol it does actually, similar to love removal machine

[@anubis9293]

As some internauts noticed, the influence of the Cult is clear, in particular on guitars...which makes me love the band even more!

[@StrawberryStationMusic]

PLAY THIS LOUD, ON REPEAT, ALL THROUGH THE QUARANTINE

[@srfBoris157]

Amen

[@jennyinneverland4942]

Agree

[@cesaraguirre4577]

Even before this shit, I was already doing this

[@sweatyhands5738]

still doing it🤘

[@monsterzero1965]

What quarantine?? Oh you mean the liberal flu hoax to stop Donald Trump--TRUMP 2020

[@YTOnceAgain]

They need to do a version where Ian Astbury plays the tambourine. That'd be... well, words can't describe it.

[@hamishgibson9084]

Yay I can’t wait for the new album ❤❤❤

[@1977motley]

This song is amazing. Yes, i do hear the Cult in it. Justin's voice sounds great. He's embraced a more hard rock less falsetto sound that he used to have on The Darkness first two albums.

[@butasoffroad]

Glam Rock masters. Great song, one of the best bands since early 80s. Theese guys keep the 70s Rock's flame burning.

[@YTOnceAgain]

Discovered this song only about a week ago and have to listen to it daily since. And every time I do, my face looks like the drummer's. That's a good thing. A really, really good thing.

[@jennifermaynard1973]

Is it just me or are others noticing how much more dynamic Justin has gotten with his singing abilities? This CD kicks ass and they're getting better and better. Please let your next video be for Wheels of the Machine! :)

[@luncansmusicstudio3491]

Great song, great sound. And the solo is outstanding!

[@joshedwards3032]

Completed one of the hardest hikes of my life using this song to get me there. Absolutely brilliant song and unbelievable band big love to the Darkness

[@lizhegarty437]

One of my absolute favourite Darkness tracks. Love JH singing in this lower range. 🥰

[@joesretrostuff]

My headphones don't go loud enough. MY EARS NEED MORE OF THIS SONG

[@CarstenMoreno]

I'm just discovering these guys in the past couple of weeks and this might have to be my favorite song from them so far! I'll definitely explore more of their songs and music videos!

[@kaiherbst2638]

the world’s best living rock band.

[@MMarkovich]

If everyone else dies yes

[@batphink2655]

Awesome rockin song with a brilliant guitar tone and great riff!

[@GEfromNJ]

Best rock song of the past 10 years

[@Iprodeltaelite]

Gregory Eschbacher you should check out rival sons

[@daynaholgate4839]

Listen to a female rock band called “The Warning “

[@HFSswfl]

Absolutely

[@nathannever3011]

I could listen to this all day long and not get tired of it,they are the best british band I have heard since a verry long time

[@roopher2]

Love this song soooo much. Dan's driving rhythm guitar at 0.38 and the look of approval as he looks over Justin's shoulder during the solo at 2.52. Brilliant. The album is amazing and I can't wait to see them in December in Oxford.

[@danscoular]

This is utterly utterly brilliant!

[@kurbelgehause]

I wish all the music by The Darkness was like this. This song rocks.

[@LONGMAN772]

Wow! absolutely hits the spot, iv been missing something like this for a long time.

[@ksssssss]

God they were great last night! The new songs are all sensation live and Justin absolutely smashes the vocals live, needs to be seen to be believed!

[@jeffloewen1560]

I really love that sound of the guitar at 2:18 to 2:40 alot of 80s music had that cool part I love when they add that in what a feeling that gives off I always look for that in music song just randomly popped up on my Spotify playlist and I was happy to find this gem.

[@seppshlllearningcenter419]

Check out The Cult Fire Woman

[@sandykemp7562]

This songs hits you like a sledgehammer then just keeps on going! WHAT A TUNE!! 🤘🏻

[@katetallent4032]

Agreed!!!

[@bowievortec3422]

Rock n Roll 🎸🔥

[@grazielapandolfo3134]

The best! i love this song so much. I want to see them in Brazil.

[@chriskohout5628]

The Darkness, please cross the pond and come to NY. You guys are great would love to see you live. I'm hooked. Open Fire is a kick ass song.

[@p1aa.xx.]

hopefully a tour next year if not a new album!! 👀

[@Alexandridas]

Justin rides fucking again, this song was my most played on KZbin recap. Listen old man, I love your music. Stay safe, don't do anything I wouldn't 🤟

[@Outlier68]

Love that these guys are still around. Iconic sound and presence.

[@sprucy434]

Love it,don't care what other's hear. Justin has proved himself to be an artist to me Yet again. :)

[@solitarianihilista1454]

I don't bloody care what anybody says - this is the best Cult record for years.

[@gk104411]

i cannot be sure but it may be the best rock song of the new century so far...

[@vincentnitti1510]

My favorite new rock band. These guys kick ass. Boy did they miss their calling from the early MTV days. All their videos rock especially With A Woman. I did get that Cult feel from this song as well but I agree with the previous posts that they have their own signature on this one. Glad to see someone still producing rock (Greata Van Fleet another new gem). This music has lots of power and soul. Not like today's hip hop crap that puts me to sleep. The Darkness-Rock On brothers!!!

[@Ronlei]

Don’t waste my time daydreams I’m living my nightmare Every semblance of hope in his life Surrenders to dispair So I embrace the darkness Because it’s always there Give me an open fire Blazes in your eyes Burns right through the night (open fire) I could live nocturnally I could live without daylight (open fire) Give me a hug on a sheepskin rug Tell me that we’ll never part (open fire) Open fire, on my heart (open fire) The world has got a dark side Every day it turns But the sun only shines occasionally And when it does it burns I am not enlightened Everybody knows Give me an open fire Blazes in your eyes Burns right through the night (open fire) I could live nocturnally I could live without daylight (open fire) Give me a hug on a sheepskin rug Tell me that we’ll never part (open fire) Open fire, on my heart (open fire)

[@JoeShmo-h6q]

I embrace the darkness!

[@AnomalyResearchersUK]

I can not understand why this band isn't massive..they are as good as any rock band out there.....did they upset someone in a high place...it begs the question.

[@ryang1591]

I think i just repeated this 10 times over. Holy shit this is addicting.

[@ohiobluegrass1507]

How have I missed this song over the years? Fantastic!

[@Birdbungle]

I love Justin's sound/range, the way he uses his vocals. King Diamond is my favorite singer, so, I was attracted to Justin's vocals. But I think this man has done pretty amazing things with his voice/music, having a fresh 70s/old school rock sound, having these rich songs, when I thought that market was over saturated, nothing left? Good for him!

[@jc.1191]

I'll never not love this song

[@MarkCox21125150]

Wow. This is FIRE!! 🔥 Need to catch up with these boyz again I guess.

[@barristophilliesiii5863]

Sweet jaysis! Can't believe I only just discovered this today! So God damn good!!

[@katetallent4032]

I agree

[@andrewpoxon4528]

Where have I been? This is just most excellent. Always enjoyed this band. It’s on rockin repeat....

[@1nnu3ndo]

This is how to do a rock video on a budget. Freaking love The Darkness, keep blessing us with fantastic music, the world needs it.

[@shadowt7485]

Es un temazooooooo

[@dannySG61]

I could anticipate that guitar solo coming and when it does arrived, I smiled.

[@davido.5501]

Same as me !!!

[@CountLollo]

Sounds a lot like The Cult at their best. Need more like this in the 2020s!

[@Stefy_73]

The Darkness sono adorabili ❤❤❤❤

[@ritavaccaro1488]

Loved this song at first listening and I love every time I listen it. Strong! Great energy! From Italy

[@sah-win]

Still watching and/or listening to this at least once a day. It’s my one song playlist, haha!

[@MariaFrancesca]

Ha ha, me too! Here for the daily dose! 🙂

[@cindyadzukichang]

This is such an underrated song and I didn't realize there was this awesome music video until the KZbin AI bot popped this into my feed recently. I've watched this vid numerous times since then. Talk about nailing it. I love hearing Justin belting it out in earnest outside of his usual range (but still punctuating with his trademark high-pitched yowl). Gorgeous, powerful, and versatile voice. Great riffs. Keep making good music, y'all!

[@rusmoscow1971]

Прекрасная песня и локация для записи видоса шикарная

[@2267211]

Heard this on the radio & genuinely didn't know it was The Darkness, until the DJ said it. Love this tune 👌

[@jessiejoseph1093]

A good one

[@sah-win]

This quickly became one of my favorite songs of all time. And a fantastic video to go with it!

[@tom28753]

I really wish I gave the Darkness a chance years ago when a thing called love came out. I love this band and Justin is the best. Awesome showman and great singer. And amazing guitar player too. This guy is the whole package. Hail the Darkness!

[@mellyleth]

My favourite The Darkness song. What an absolute banger. Everything about it is perfect.

[@youreadyfreddie]

This one just rages! "So I embrace The Darkness" indeed.

[@KillerKaprice]

Made my morning! The vocals and guitar and everything in this song and video rock! Welcome back.. THE DARKNESS!!

[@Megadeth9127]

KillerKaprice I love the fire crotch walk at the very beginning of the video. lol

[@Aeros08]

I love the production of this song and especially how different his voice sounds!!

[@Nathoraz]

A lot of their songs has that 80's vibe to it. LOVE IT!

[@davidmcclinton6801]

Rifftastic!

[@helraiser666painkil]

This song is one of my favourite songs of all time it's just totally cool and kicks ass at the same time and it does sound similar to The Cult She Sells Sanctuary but who cares even if they sound the same there still the coolest rock tunes on the planet so who cares but great video and nice one to The Darkness for doing it again cheers everyone.

[@rickykent4543]

A the greatest chord in rock. Sounding magical on this track.

[@TheSunNamedMoon]

Man I love this, I have listened to this at least 30 times since it was released. Live on The Darkness!!!!