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English hard rock band The Darkness reunites
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March 16, 2011
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, a musical group of the  genre based in England, has made the decision
to reunite. They have been separated since 2006. , ''}}

The group are reportedly to perform at the upcoming , which is due to
occur in June of this year. The four members are anticipated to proceed
recording a new album during the months of April and May 2011.

Speaking on Twitter, , a singer in the group, expressed his "[t]hanks
for all the lovely messages of support" from supporters. "I'm gobsmacked
and overwhelmed by all the positivity in and around The Darkness," he
said.

Approximately four years ago, Justin Hawkins departed from The Darkness.
In a statement, the reaction of the remainder of the group was one of
"total shock". They subsequently separated until this reforming
occurred. Speaking to '''' about the music group, Hawkins explained that
"[t]he main thing for us is to make sure that musically we turn the
experience into something positive again."

"We've been remembering why it was so much fun in the first place, just
four men making loud music in a room," Hawkins commented. "I think it
should be a new phase and that should be extended to the clothing. Not a
lesser phase, if anything a cranked up version. They'll be more good."

== Sources == 
* http://www.nme.com/news/the-darkness/55469
* http://www.bbc.co.uk/newsbeat/12733934

== External links ==

*[http://www.downloadfestival.co.uk/2011/ Download Festival]
*[http://twitter.com/justinhawkins Justin Hawkins on Twitter]



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