The Darkness release ‘Rock And Roll Party Cowboy’ video
7th April 2025Rock legends The Darkness have stormed the UK Albums Chart with their eighth studio album, Dreams On Toast, out via Cooking Vinyl. It has entered at No.2 in the UK Official Albums Chart and reached No. 1 in multiple charts, including the Independent Albums, Rock & Metal Albums, Vinyl Albums, and Album Downloads charts.
It is their highest charting album since their smash hit debut, Permission To Land, and Dreams On Toast has been universally recognised as their finest album in over 20 years.
Celebrating their success, The Darkness have released the video for the new searing hard rock anthem ‘Rock And Roll Party Cowboy. Co-directed by drummer Rufus ‘Tiger’ Taylor and Darri3D, the gloriously outrageous animated video glows with the fluorescent lights of Sunset Strip as The Darkness performs to rabid fans. They channel the sounds of hard rock legends such as ZZ Top, Motörhead, and Judas Priest with searing solos, hell-raising vocals, and a fist-pumpin’ rhythm section to create a tongue-in-cheek reflection on the hedonistic, macho music scene of the 70s and 80s.
The explosive video is packed full of pyro and also stuffed with Darkness easter eggs, from the spaceship synonymous with Permission To Land to Justin Hawkins’ noble flying white tiger steed, which soared above fans at Wembley Arena in 2004. The Darkness returned to the iconic venue for a triumphant performance at the end of March to mark the release of Dreams On Toast as part of their most recent sold-out UK headline tour.
Regarding the video, Rufus says, “Only three things embody what it is to be a rock n roll party cowboy these days. My dog, Don Vito. The international live music band group, The Darkness. And the fans around the world who support us so fiercely. This one’s for you.”PRAISE FOR DREAMS ON TOAST
“Their finest album of this, the second coming of The Darkness” – 4/5, Kerrang
“Their best album since ‘Permission To Land’” – 4/5, Classic Pop
“The Lowestoft lads master other genres on their best work in ages” – 4/5 Daily Star
“The Darkness remain the toast of the town” – 8/10, Classic Rock
“This is fucking brilliant, no word of a lie” – 10/10, Powerplay
“It’s a terrific album” – Daily Express
“It’s the kind of record that firmly cements their place as alternative national treasures.” Rolling Stone UK
“A blistering whirlwind of sound that darts from anthemic stadium rock to Seventies pop, heartfelt Beatlesy ballads, and occasionally even a bit of country.” – The Independent
“With their trademark mix of bold glam-rock anthems and witty lyrics, The Darkness are back” – The i
“It’s in hot competition with ‘Permission To Land’ to be their most exciting release to date.” – Clash
“This is The Darkness’ best, most tuneful, and concise album since their hit debut Permission to Land.” – Brooklyn Vegan
“Their pomp and preposterousness remain a tonic” – Mojo
“They are as entertaining as ever” – The Sun
“This is brilliant… rock dreams are made of this” – Fireworks
“Impeccably arranged, full of tasteful flourishes, and bursting with the band’s usual charm and authenticity” – Exclaim!
“All hail the return of The Darkness” – HRH Magazine
“Delves into 70s country rock, grandiose Supertramp-style AOR and laugh-out-loud send-ups of 90s hard-rock cliches… Fine stuff” – Guitarist
“The Darkness remain steadfastly committed to hell-for-leather maximalism… embracing rock’s inherent ridiculousness with characteristic enthusiasm” – Dork
“The Darkness are still dangerously shit hot… tunes bursting with audacious eccentricity and indelible quality… ‘Dreams On Toast’ is undoubtedly their finest composition since ‘Permission To Land’” – Metal Talk
“The greatest rock album ever? Probably.” 11/10 – Rock News
“Beans on Toast is a culinary classic of the British. With Dreams on Toast, a musical one is added. God save The Darkness” – 8/10, Classic Rock DE
“The Darkness have become mature songwriters with age, refusing to be pigeonholed. Unique” – 8,5/10, Rocks DE
“They still master their craft. A must for old fans, a hot tip for rock newcomers.” –
4,5/6, Musikexpress DE
