The Darkness - Rock and Roll Deserves to Die (Official Video)

[@rocknroller167]

These guys blew my mind when I was 13. Disappeared. Blew me away again at 30.

[@stephanernstgeorgschwochow8985]

Same here. Glad they're back!

[@TheEricaxl]

This Year?

[@gabet5247]

We must be the same age haha

[@andrewj2111]

Absolutely, what's funny is at the time I didn't view them with the legends, but with the state of music today this may as well be led zeplin 😂

[@kasperitervonen8159]

This!

[@sukmiwang66]

When people talk about the most underrated band of all time, this is it. The Darkness. Released amazing song after amazing song and get no credit for it. Only known for "A Thing Called Love" (which still jams hard) but these dudes are like rock and roll wizards. Deserve way more credit

[@curiousgemini]

When I first heard the Darkness I thought "who is this classic rock Band" But, the track was made in 2005 or so!

[@Ivogrape]

exactly!

[@freebee8221]

todays world theres only 2 good bands, darkness and greta van fleet.(and they both sound just like led zeppelin)thats a good thing tho:)

[@Dlnqntt]

They are the Faith No More of this generation. Phenomenal band only known for one song, but have so many other greats.

[@KRTLyfe]

Facts! 💯 love is only a feeling is the jam and growing on me and givin up! F it that entire permission to land album is so hard!

[@howardanderson3061]

I’m in my 60’s, this band made me feel 18 again!

[@Anarchy-Is-Liberty]

Put that thing away, you're going to hurt yourself!! ha ha ha

[@SlickD217]

These guys really are Rock & Roll through and through... Little bit classic rock, little 80’s hair metal, intentional clever comedy etc they’re just genuinely great rock artists.

[@JasonBrockStick]

Been watching Justin’s KZbin channel and he gives great takes on thing’s around music… finally checked out some music other than the old radio play songs 😅. He has grown as a person and a musician - he is pretty down to earth at this point. This song and the video hit so many marks - the humour is the icing on the cake. Great work boy’s! You brightened my Covid afternoon 🥲.

[@monwyrzykowska]

Im also here binging Justin Hawkins Rides Again and re-discovering the Darkness, whilst having Covid (on an afternoon).

[@thefredkalis]

it's the same for me, I didn't know is music dam it's amazing

[@VanlifeAmLimit]

@@monwyrzykowska u fell for this whole covid scam? shame on you fear driven worm!

[@valuedhumanoid6574]

I had never HEARD of these guys until I saw Rick Beato's Sunday live stream. Watch Justin interview Rick then started searching their music. I am in. Justin's vocals are just so haunting and unique. Bad ass band for sure

[@Kaleiddmode]

Love how Rufus has blended so well with the guys. They are so talented and yet silly and he plays along 😊

[@rorapinny]

Imagine how much fun it would be just hanging out with them and laughing all day, they seem like they all have a great sense of humour, and I think they would all be just so layed back and chilled! I only imagine how much fun it would be to meet them in person and listen to them play live!!! How cool that would be...

[@davidturner4987]

Holy shit, I believe I just got my face melted and I never saw it coming. That was awesome. I love bands with a sense of humor and massive musical talent.

[@lubunya968]

Roger taylor from Queen son Rufus taylor on drum

[@andrewj2111]

Schooled me to be fair 😂

[@twix8238]

I only found this out last week 😁

[@youmustbejoke]

How the fuck did I not know this?

[@hubertcumberdale3063]

He's absolutely brilliant too!

[@belia1313]

Jepp ^^

[@alexandermccarthy]

Honestly this wins on so many levels. The music is just brilliant, lulls you in to a sense of calm, and then blows your mind with the chorus. Plus the video. For goodness sake, pure brilliance, and let's not forget the glorious ending of the video which does for Justin's bum what the song and video have done for the band. Keep rockin' the multiverse, chaps.

[@alternalife]

Rock isn't dead , we are watching it here on KZbin 🤘 Rock on

[@davidbramley7742]

Wonderful! I can't think of a band that's so self-aware without being self-deprecating - they walk the line between pastiche and homage so well, but the music's great, and I'm grateful!

[@meterpaffei5810]

This band is like a satisfying ride on a giant rollercoaster!

[@girlcheck678]

OMLL I DIDNT EXPECT 1:41 THIS GUY THE BEST

[@grahamspragg7494]

It sends chills down the spine like a shock wave and he is like a banshee. 🤘😈🤘

[@commandervulkan]

These guys were way ahead of their time in the early 2000's.

[@timothyholmes4588]

The darkness has been growing on me for years

[@totalrobot]

Or, are you growing on them?

[@haroldiniho726]

Was that a reference to growing on me by these guys

[@timothyholmes4588]

@@haroldiniho726 😎🤘

[@brittanyphillips528]

🤣🤣🤘

[@rentedtux1883]

No pun intended I assume

[@itsnotme777]

The Darkness just saved rock n roll and cured my depression all at once.

[@madmagpie1281]

Didn't save rock and roll in the slightest but fair play to the depression

[@madmagpie1281]

Aye I get right but to say saved is to far

[@DMSProduktions]

They are SO funny! Juz will use ANY excuse to get his kit off and prance around on stage naked lol!

[@demerjr8097]

you think depression is a joke?

[@robertloerwald3]

That’s a lot of bang for your buck

[@stnes0228]

This song isn’t dissing rock in any way, they are just pissed off at the media and saying there is no rock in mainstream

[@scottsrush]

There isn’t though.so rock is dead in my book

[@viper8908]

I'm young enough to have just discovered rock n' roll. Something already dead doesn't deserve dying. I don't mean the sad emotional rock from mainstream 80's/90's forward. More like B.B. King, Chuck Berry, Jerry Lee Lewis and others, rock and blues but made epic. Hooked and still hope for more RnR artists to pop up.

[@MinesBiggerThanUrs]

It’s much heavier evolved genres are the only ones still alive.

[@jaycue7641]

​@scottsrush sure, but your book isn't the only one

[@spicyfist1]

Don't tread on Superman's cape, Don't spit into the wind.... and Don't tell the Darkness to turn the volume down!

[@rocker210494]

Lot of Queen vibes in this song, I love it!

[@krzysztofskomorowski8937]

Just in this song? I feel it in a lot of them songs

[@LoneWolf-sh1ph]

Everyone is wearing a suit fantastic. ROCK AND ROLL will never die!!?? Love it loving this clip.... OMG that ending!!!!! 👌😄

[@reemclaughlin4260]

I read he’s a simpleton! ✌🏼

[@cjscala87]

Tuxedo not suit

[@LoneWolf-sh1ph]

Suit, tuxedo, whatever they are wearing they look so handsome!!!!!

[@jondunmore4268]

Not just the excellent music, but the spirit behind it, and the willingness to go all out for the comedy visuals.

[@1075twist]

I love the deep, melodic seriousness and then the bursting into shredding rock. It's so much fun!!!!!!!!!!! It's a good song!

[@Ivogrape]

This song really rocks. I love it.

[@billybob8228]

The Darkness is today's Queen... Flat out rocks and can master so many different sounds ala Rock Opera

[@capslockcapable1719]

Today's Queen is Charles. Yesterday's Queen was Elizabeth.

[@pleasepermitmetospeakohgre1504]

That's an insult to Queen. Queen actually wrote some good music 🎶

[@Metal-Possum]

@@capslockcapable1719 Oldest reigning queen in England is actually Elton John...

[@jackbrown4697]

What a comeback song this is, everything they release turns to gold

[@topfuel333]

Solid gold

[@jackbrown4697]

@@topfuel333 great song

[@ProDoucher]

You know a rock band has come full circle when they start playing folk. Also interesting seeing everyone in the band turn into Devin Townsend

[@guitardunce7571]

full circle like a fuckin death spiral

[@kredonystus7768]

Nah. It's Peter Garret actually.

[@Superabound2]

Bowie started with folk

[@NiKOliDANBURSKi]

Frankie's playing a flute I'm sold

[@anahatatutu]

How am I only seeing this now!? I must be half dead.

[@randywissler9923]

Now that's what you call a "cheeky" video!!

[@jc.1191]

😂

[@dustinlambeth2013]

Absolutely awesome song. I love it! It really has a great sound throughout its entirety. Nice work guys. Rufus background vocals are sounding killer. I can’t wait to hear some more new music.

[@johnmanning6611]

This band does not have the word "disappoint" in their vocab. Gosh dangit this rocked. I cannot WAIT to see them live again! The "USSA" is anxious to have you back, guys! Be seeing you!

[@stupiidsimon]

Dan's face when Justin's hair flies off! Haha this video is wicked!

[@DMSProduktions]

CRIMINALLY underrated rock band! Only started seriously listening to them and watching their video clips recently! SO funny too! They take all their vids in a tongue in cheek, camp, fantasy sci-fi way! I have not found 1, vid yet that I haven't gotten a chuckle from! A serious band that does NOT take themselves seriously! Refreshing! Great musos, and Justin is a seriously underrated singer! Damn he's good! WHAT a range! The whole band has got the best bits of Queen, KISS, SLADE, Humble Pie, Bon Jovi & AC/DC all thrown in! This number has a very QUEEN sounding harmony line! (Understandably seeing Roger Taylor's son Rufus is now their drummer! Real CHIP off the old block!) And FUNNY how Juz always will find any excuse to GET his kit off in front of the cameras! Funny AS! Rock on Darkness! \m/

[@alanwakeish]

I don't think you know what underrated means. The Darkness were never underrated, they've always been great.

[@DMSProduktions]

@@alanwakeish I do, it's just I NEVER saw them much in the mainstream & kinda ignored them for many years! ALL I ever heard or saw about them was that they were the Brit version of Bon Jovi, so kinda went under my radar! I was aware of them from the beginning, but didn't really know WHAT they were about! It also seems 12 other people agree with me!

[@lolloblond359]

rock n roll will never die i'm sorry

[@y2john]

Holy shit. I had no idea The Darkness was still around! I Believe In A Thing Called Love was a classic I instantly fell in love with, but I honestly thought they were a one hit wonder, then KZbin algorithm spits this into my feed.. Bless my fucking heart! This shit gave me chills AND I got to see some nudie booty at the end! Forgive me for not keeping up, I will not make that mistake again! Subscribed and hit #repeat!

[@backslash68]

check out their album hot cakes from 2012

[@cccCCCccc123ccc]

Remember when Mic Todd wore The Darkness shirt?

[@chippyflippy]

"Bless my fucking heart!".....love that, made me smile lol 😄

[@Relyx]

Even just Permission To Land in its entirety is absolutely brilliant. So much more than just I Believe In A Thing Called Love.

[@3oneThrid]

These guys are soooooo underrated

[@DTF_official]

It’s criminal

[@THINCOVER]

mate everyone knows the darkness...

[@TheHesK9]

@@THINCOVER no they really don't lol

[@sweetcoffee2458]

@@THINCOVER nope

[@DruoxTheShredder]

Underrated!? They were called the next Queen! What the fuck are you smoking? lol

[@bazilwreckerloughead]

They start off wearing tuxedos, by the end of the video their all naked (& mostly bald)...must be The Darkness!

[@cbvisualdesign]

I discovered them in 2003 with their fist album and the never stopped blowing my mind by their creativity … The Darkness are BRILLIANT et WONDERFUL !

[@michaelmessina5341]

Never heard of them till now..............sounds like heavy metal Queen and I like it

[@DonElstad]

Listen to all the albums, not just the 1st

[@stucollins924]

His #1 fave guitar player is Brian May. Can so hear the influence.

[@sue9432]

Comparing this shit to Queen is a real insult to Queen

[@chrisbr1969]

Sue, Roger Taylor’s son is on drums.

[@styeuphoria1993]

OGRE BATTLE.

[@davekingston2284]

Yes boys! Hoping this is just a taster of whats in store with the rest of the album. Killin it!

[@chiaramarafioti]

Lyric: Dressed up in the emperor's old clothes And they're pulling at a thread Naked with your empty heart exposed You will wish that you were dead You fooled us all More buck less bang When the verdict is returned You will surely hang Rock and roll, your time has finally come I am afraid you must die (I am afraid you must die) Rock and roll, your time has finally come I am afraid you must die (I am afraid you must die) Now I'm afraid you must die Rock and roll deserves to die Rock and roll deserves to die All of us have built a house of cards In the eye of a storm Charlatans all tattoos and no scars Nothing real to perform You will lose your head When judgement is passed Tied your colours To a sinking galleon's mast Rock and roll, your time has finally come I am afraid you must die Rock and roll, your time has finally come I'm afraid you must die Now I'm afraid you must die Deserves to die Rock and roll deserves to die Deserves to die Rock and roll deserves to die Die Rock and roll deserves to die Rock and roll deserves to die Rock and roll deserves to die Rock and roll deserves to die Die, die, die, die Die, die, die, die

[@MrBlakeLee]

Rock n' Roll will never die. Just like classical didn't

[@RJMc819]

New album is sheer magnificence, lads. Easily your best since One Way Ticket. Consider me a big-time born-again fan.

[@joshuavenables7912]

Rock N' Roll will never die and certainly doesn't deserve to die

XD

[@neilholmes16]

The Darkness are truly the Last of our Kind. AMAZING! Roll on the Easter is Cancelled Tour at the end of the year.

[@joep6644]

Amazing. They’ve only gone and bloody done it again!! Excellent song which they have clearly spent a long time perfecting. Loved it

[@jackthomson5047]

This is fucking awful you can't be serious

[@benjaminmayeux7022]

@@jackthomson5047 Super serious. Song kicks ass.

[@pi-colada4273]

I'm in love with Justin Hawkins for about 20 years 🤭 and I always will be... The Darkness is a massive talented Band!

[@tonyschannel7438]

Are you subscrived to Justin's KZbin channel "JustinHawkinsRidesAagain"? If not you should be!

[@monksee]

Hilarious. I love it. Great to see them back again. I remember being in college/university in 2003 and dancing to their song called "I believe in a thing called love" in the student bar. That song is a big part of my college memories. Now when I look at your new songs I just love your sense of fun and wittiness. Thanks for the great music :)

[@bramjanssen-ros4858]

O hell yes. I keep forgetting how great "The Darkness" really is. Will not happen again…… awesome this.

[@duncogaming1854]

met them in person at work for the past 3 days following act for ed sheeran in the uk they stopped at the hotel i was staying at brilliant people and great guests at our hotel id welcome them back at any point and if they see this i hope they didn't get scared of the haunted rooms XD

[@Galavine]

The monk skullet.. strapping young lad would be proud

[@johnmanning6611]

We are less than a month away from the new album. Can't wait!

[@Lindscaldwell1]

Just when I thought you couldn't get any better. God I love you guys

[@agnezabarutanski1963]

Honestly, these fuckers are last true hard rock band on the planet. Very vintage and very modern at the same time, they have the savage energy and pure joy of the old, combined with very contemporary sound and timeless stage presence of Justin Hawkins. I thought they were gone, and yet, here they are, resurrected and badass as ever. LET'S FUCKING GO!!!!

[@julietasalgado8745]

I love his voice!! I love The Darkness, they are good musicians too. I admire that they evolve in time. The best band in this time.

[@Podcastage]

2019 the year #HairlessMetal makes a comeback.

[@NeonGutters]

@@devinreese7704 haha watch the video all the way through

[@BouchDon85]

I need USA tour dates, can't wait to see The Darkness again

[@lknez13]

And the first battle of the War for Easter cancellation is here my fellow crusaders. I am so ready for this album! 🤘🇭🇷

[@slashthe2nd]

Same 🤘

[@markferry7927]

yep!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@lmackinnon80]

One of the best bands of all time. And thank god for them in these shitty, shitty times. A wonderful and talented group

[@Fuckyoutube99]

More like one of the worst

[@lmackinnon80]

This music actually makes you feel good and carries a positive message. I’ll focus on this, thank you 🎸

[@sue9432]

Brian F Couldn't agree more lol shit when then came out in 2003 and just as shit 16 years on

[@deathmetalapostol]

Brian and Sue you keep listening the virtuosity and different rhythms from your reggeton. Anyway we will keep with the darkness!!! Until the end ✊

[@DonElstad]

@@monkeyrevolution1964 keep listening to your electronic crap and we'll keep listening to REAL music

[@crittermartin2108]

3:27 Whenever your feeling down watch this. Brilliant 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@MrLasty12]

Amazing. So much queen influence in there!

[@bofeity]

I know when I hear chants of "die!" I naturally think Queen too, but I think that's more the Misfits, Mr. Lasty.

[@jonw3462]

This tracks killer. Love Darkness and this might be their best stuff yet.

[@AllanScott28]

Klaus from Umbrella Academy got left behind in the late 1990s and has been rocking hard for the last 20 years 😜👍🎶

[@bobcatdriver6930]

Glad someone else thought the same

[@mrkrapper9468]

Lmao yes

[@BeeWhistler]

I didn't think that but now that you point it out... and even the personality matches.

[@TheG5Man]

Holy shit that video is awesome!!! I love all the little details buried in there. Bravo!!

[@spkay31]

These guys bring the fever pitch rock and roll of the '70s to a modern audience and do it with a great sense of humor and authenticity.

[@buckhillcampground5056]

4:18 that guitar sounds just like the solo in ACDC's Let Their Be Rock. And of course a huge queen vibe. Just awesome!!!

[@RockSchooled]

Let THERE Be Rock. Jeez.

[@counterfeitmistress7140]

Justin is Freddie and Roger in a fucking sex drip. 🔥

[@Angelrat666]

Could be a song from the mighty Tenacious D. Like it.

[@stolephorus3827]

I believe in a band called The Darkness

[@Rose.Of.Hizaki]

Just listen to the rhythm of my heart.

[@CsykKrit]

@@Rose.Of.Hizaki any chance you can make it now

[@grantsnell8824]

That sounds like a good cover band name

[@leighbrown5652]

@@CsykKrit We'll be rockin til the sun goes down

[@wooge3199]

Just listen to the sound of my shart

[@giacomobrichese3621]

Yesterday they played in Milano at the Alcatraz, they were Great, as always !!!! It's a shame that they are too much underrated !!

[@somangowarner8927]

rock will always live. it is not just an experiance. i wont say its a way of life. but when i here it. its rock and or roll. its lost its experiance. not its idea. it has become something different now that it IS a legend. but luckily we have ppl and groups like this that keep a piece of what it was alive Darkness, we salute you.

[@sinnertrain7405]

This so great on several levels. Funny and super rocking impressive!

[@GantZiller]

You know it's on when Dan dimes the stacks!! Epic 🤘🏼🤘🏼🤘🏼😈😈😈

[@mikeaaron2112]

I couldn't stop laughing! I've seen this happen so many times in bands. Singer- "turn down" Guitarist "Puts it all to 10"

[@GantZiller]

@@mikeaaron2112 11 or bust 🤘🏼😈

[@sirkayda7205]

He even maxed out the reverb.

[@eily_b]

Love the Batlle of Evermoresque intro.

[@jafuni9349]

How is Rock ever going to die if they keep rocking like that? 🤷🏼‍♀️

[@itskika34]

this is way too good

[@jeremybanks9007]

One of the best live bands ive ever seen everyone was rockin the wooden floor kept time the balcony looked like it was about to shake loose fantastic musicians and loved the audience , i salute the darkness 🤟😍👍

[@thesound-chameleonman3580]

I've seen them live 4 times so far!

[@BrokeAtBestMusic]

I had a feeling that as soon as I start making music, someone would give their song this name...This rocks guys!

[@cadillacsun618]

Another “cheeky” The Darkness ode to rock and roll 🤘🏻🤘🏻 Get it.... Cheeky.....

[@virgiliobulic7456]

Cadillac Sun ft

[@virgiliobulic7456]

cf

[@lukesen3980]

This song is the proof that Rock n 'roll will never die

[@Snowcrash777]

I was born in 72 and thanks to The Darkness and very few other bands Rock and Roll has not died. This is a long way from Permission to Land and I loved that album. Now they sound like AC/DC and Queen got together with Led Zepplin with the individual flavor of The Darkness. "Shine on you crazy diamonds!"

[@MegaSting1981]

Never clicked and liked so fast. Long live The Darkness. 😎

[@lokid1373]

This is the first time in a couple of years that I’ve liked anything modern

[@HeyY0uPikachu]

Omg his voice is so legendary 😭 man I miss Christmas time, it was such a classic

[@kizzfdz1991]

You know you can still listen to it right? It hasn't gone anywhere

[@Izzy1782]

That ending. It's so cheeky!

[@cormacio]

I have watched this multiple times and it it still my favourite rock n roll moment....all of it

[@pumpkinpie8978]

LMFAO this is amazing!!! What a comeback, waited years for this and couldn’t me more satisfied ❤️🤘🏻

[@gennarosnoises2408]

This it's awesome... no words, best nowadays RnR band!!! NEVER SUBMITTED 🤟🤟🤟

[@markferry7927]

and now they've got Rufus on drums,...should be some incredible songs!

[@gennarosnoises2408]

@@markferry7927 Yesssss 🤟🤟🤟🤟🤟🤟🤟

[@jevinday]

Sounds like a Jethro Tull/Queen lovechild. Fucking love it.

[@jonathandiaz375]

Rock will never die!!!!

[@albertopozzi9908]

Yeah Everything's SUPERCOOL in this vid Rock'n'roll will never die if guys like you will be around

[@foresakentonone4148]

Shakespearean Ensemble...The Darkness...underrated much as is Monster Magnet...they both rock!!!

[@Peter-by3ox]

well said man \m/

[@roberthodgetts-haley7817]

looking forward to the new album. thankyou @thedarkness

[@DRCRANKNSTEIN]

there is a thin line between genius and INSANITY!

[@MrStupidHead]

in this case, maybe there is no line whatsoever.

[@nowhereshome]

But that line is 1 that verry few are capable off crossing & putting others before themselves! Sure, some. Off their videos are shockers, but they can be serious whilst being funny at the same time! :D

[@CanalVDF]

Crazy, genius and amazing They are all of this

[@lanasmith6214]

I saw them live yesterday , not knowing a whole lot about em and holy shit I think I’m in love

[@onthetrailwithrobandluz3520]

How did I miss this??? Freakin epic!!

[@samanthaedwards7605]

Wow ❤️ darkness you totally rock

[@RubinaShiver]

Now I feel the urge to listen to Bald.

[@JonesFam18323]

Could the Darkness be the most underrated band of all time?? Certainly producing some of the most exciting music I've heard in a long, long while - can't wait for the new album!

[@Soprano_661]

One way ticket is one of the most underrated albums of all time

[@stevesnvegas9040]

@@Soprano_661 You are correct!

[@Juncti]

Not to mention they seem to crank out a new original set of songs every other year lately. Followed up with epic world tours.

[@incubism]

hywel jones Underated? They are touring the world as indisputed rock’n’roll champions.

[@TheSkirtjohnson]

@@Soprano_661 I always thought I was a good album with the exception of Blind Man. But recently that song has been popping into my Playlist and fuck me it isn't one of my favorites now. A sophomore album should never be that good. Tom Petty had one of the best ever sophomore albums. Anyways also want to say BEST LIVE BAND IVE EVER SEEN!!!!!!

[@brendangamble8824]

This is hope.

[@blehman18066]

Pure rock and roll GENIUS from THE DARKNESS!!! These guys just keep getting better and better!!!!