Steve Harris’ British Lion have withdrawn from the tour with The Darkness, citing tour “protocols”, likely related to COVID-19 touring party procedures. The statement reads: “Due to circumstances beyond our control British Lion are really sad and disappointed to announce that we will not be able to participate in the …

With a new album, Motorheart, set for 19 November 2021 via Cooking Vinyl, The Darkness will also tour the UK through November and December. Support comes from Steve Harris and his British Lions. The band have released the latest track from the new album. Jussy’s Girl oozes the ’80s riffs, which …

“We live in dark times and hope is crushed; but cast aside despair people – we are men in tight costumes and we are ready to fight. We are The Darkness, and we bring you light.” That wasn’t the intro the band used tonight, but it should have been. Words …

With Scotland’s biggest music festival, T In The Park, on hiatus, Glasgow’s TRNSMT has become the most high profile event in the live music calendar north of the border. Words: Ian Sutherland, Pictures:Mark Ritchie and Ryan Buchanan Based in Glasgow Green in the centre of the country’s largest city, it …