The Darkness Announced!!

Wow, they must really suck. I think that's the first time I've ever heard Bunnyman say anything remotely negative!

Originally posted by bunnyman:
I just don't see the allure here…sorry to say that these guys will go the way of Veruca Salt and Candlebox. In 1 1/2 years, used CD bins will be filled with copies of "Permission to Land".

Originally posted by bunnyman:
I just don't see the allure here…sorry to say that these guys will go the way of Veruca Salt and Candlebox. In 1 1/2 years, used CD bins will be filled with copies of "Permission to Land".

Lighten up, Francis.

just got another one - 1045am

Well, I managed to get one ticket for myself at 10:00 but tried again later to get one for a friend, no such luck, called up tickets.com at 10:28, they said they were sold out. Craziness. I was psyched to see these guys at Fletcher's back last fall, but couldn't go cuz I'm stuck here at school w/o transportation to baltimore, and couldn't convince anyone to come w/ me and drive us. As I recall those tix didn't sell out until about a week and a half after going on sale, and Fletcher's is tiny. This band is growing here in the states by leaps and bounds!

LOL…I'm not a negative kind of guy, but I've been suckered into hype before and this is just one band that is not worthy of it. I don't mean to offend people's tastes, but it's music for people that don't need substance. That's not always bad…fluff can be fun and entertaining. But with so much good music out there these days, I just find it hard to believe that 80's metal schlock is somehow cool again. Granted, the Darkness do it tongue-in-cheek, but what will their 3rd or 4th record be like? Are they going to then go through their "Nirvana" phase and lead a grunge revival? Headbanger's ball can have the Darkness host and run through 80's metal classicks, and Nikki Six can return from the grave for a guest appearance. Awesome dude. :)

Why didn't they charge $40 for this show>?

Maybe Seth could now book these guys…

http://www.notquitegnr.com/

My friend is dating a friend of the guitarist…says they put on quite a show…

How about these guys? http://www.gabba.co.uk/

Just curious, but is Nikki Sixx really dead?

Originally posted by bunnyman:
Headbanger's ball can have the Darkness host and run through 80's metal classicks, and Nikki Six can return from the grave for a guest appearance.

Originally posted by bunnyman:
what will their 3rd or 4th record be like? Are they going to then go through their "Nirvana" phase and lead a grunge revival? Headbanger's ball can have the Darkness host and run through 80's metal classicks, and Nikki Six can return from the grave for a guest appearance. Awesome dude. :)

Give me a fucking break…..

It's a fucking concert. It's not like we're marrying the band.

Honestly, when you decide to go to a show, do you really think about where this band might or might not be in 5-10 years before deciding whether you are allowed to enjoy them in the here and now?

If you do, may I suggest you detach a little.

It's a band – they play music – it sounds like they put on a good show – it's $15.

What they may or may not be doing 3-4 records from now or what they may or may not do on MTV in 5 years just doesn't even factor.

Eh, I know it's crap, but it's entertaining crap.

Now, while it would have been cool for a 15 dollar larf to see them, I'm not THAT pressed. I just think it's incredible that it's sold out in less than an hour.

(Of course, the fact that Greatseats.com has 18 tickets at $235.00 each certainly reminds me of the good ol' days of scalping.)

Sorry to touch a nerve ggw…I'm trying to crack a bit of a joke too. I have guilty pleasures like everyone else, but the hype surrounding this band is a bit much, wouldn't you agree? I would almost be tempted to go and witness the spectacle if people wouldn't be taking it so seriously. I guess that's what I don't understand. The way the music industry is it's about latching onto what can be marketed, and this is just one instance where it's a bit too much hype. I hope you'll have a great time and the show kicks ass and you can prove me wrong.

wow, I really liked The Darkness and all, that song is way catchy and addictive, and I would LOVE to see them live…but damn, are they really THAT important? I can't see myself staking out a website for ANY band…I can't believe all these people are so desperate for just this one. what is it exactly that's got all you guys so worked up??

the darkness is now completely sold out, all of the tickets were sold immediately, a few were released due to invalid credit cards, but they are all sold now

Like I said, it's not a life or death thing, and the tickets being gone so quickly completely shocked me. I figured I could log on at 10:01 and get two stinking tickets. I guess there's more fervor around these guys than I had anticipated.

did anyone see their performance on MTV2uk's 5th birthday concert

they were amazing, over the top, play their arses off performers

had to see them now, in a 9:30 type club before they either 1) die or 2) go to some stinkin patriot center venue -= couldn't pay me enough to see them at smith center

The Darkness is not important. The Velvet Underground, they are important. To be an IMPORTANT band, you have to have low record sales.

Originally posted by Samantha:
wow, I really liked The Darkness and all, that song is way catchy and addictive, and I would LOVE to see them live…but damn, are they really THAT important? I can't see myself staking out a website for ANY band…I can't believe all these people are so desperate for just this one. what is it exactly that's got all you guys so worked up??

Originally posted by Samantha:
wow, I really liked The Darkness and all, that song is way catchy and addictive, and I would LOVE to see them live…but damn, are they really THAT important? I can't see myself staking out a website for ANY band…I can't believe all these people are so desperate for just this one. what is it exactly that's got all you guys so worked up??

Who on earth said they were important? It's gonna be a fun night of silly rock and roll antics. Nothing more. Nothing less. In this case, people were smart enough to know that if they want tickets, they need to put forth a little effort. It seems to have paid off.

Well the front page now says: Darkness, SOLD OUT.

That must have been the clubs quickest sellout since JT.

Originally posted by bunnyman:
Sorry to touch a nerve ggw…I'm trying to crack a bit of a joke too. I have guilty pleasures like everyone else, but the hype surrounding this band is a bit much, wouldn't you agree? I would almost be tempted to go and witness the spectacle if people wouldn't be taking it so seriously. I guess that's what I don't understand. The way the music industry is it's about latching onto what can be marketed, and this is just one instance where it's a bit too much hype. I hope you'll have a great time and the show kicks ass and you can prove me wrong.

yeah. Sorry for the F-bombs. It just strikes me as a bit odd to consider a band's future when deciding whether to buy a $15 ticket to a single show. It's not a lifetime investment.

Hype shouldn't matter in the decision.

The Hives got blasted for being derivative, wearing matching suits, using gimmickry, being overhyped, etc… But their show was phenomenal. It was completely over the top, but it was also one of the most fun shows I've seen in years.

Like skeeter, I expect the Darkness to be a fun, theatrical, spandex clad, scissor-kicking, tongue-in-cheek rock'n roll show. If they disappear after that, so what?