Shooting Star is packing a spotted hankie on a stick and mounting the tour bus. For The Darkness are back on the road all over Britain and Ireland, a tour that’s fast selling out.

With their new album in the offing, these are exciting times in Camp Darkness.

PS Not to name drop, but it was terrific meeting the mighty Brian May at London’s 100 Club in October. What a gent — and a giant Darkness fan!