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"Barbarian", the new video British rockers THE DARKNESS, can be streamed below. The song is taken from the band's fourth album, "Last Of Our Kind", which will be released on June 1 in partnership with Kobalt Label Services. The CD was penned in Ireland and was produced by THE DARKNESS guitarist Dan Hawkins.

THE DARKNESS frontman Justin Hawkins says that "Barbarian" contains "not one but two dramatic monologues, a guitar solo that has been declared 'irresponsible,' a riff that weakens lady knees and a chorus that makes grown men shit directly into their pants." Justin goes on to point out that "The lyrics describe the Viking invasion of East Anglia which culminated in the decapitation of Edmund the Martyr. So, yeah, classic DARKNESS."

The follow-up to 2012's "Hot Cakes" was recorded at Leeders Farm Studio in Norfolk, owned by Dan Hawkins.

"The new album is brutal," Justin Hawkins told Classic Rock. "It's definitely stripped back — with the exception of some mandolins. But when you're doing medieval rock, you should have a mandolin on it. And while I wouldn't say that this is our 'Rainbow Rising', we're definitely exploring the myths of old. It's medieval rock, but it still sounds like THE DARKNESS. It's medi-urban, I suppose.…"

THE DARKNESS recently recruited Emily Dolan Davies as their new drummer. Davies, who has previously worked with Bryan Ferry and Tricky, has "revitalized" THE DARKNESS, according to Justin Hawkins. "She's a hard hitter," he told Classic Rock. "She's got the chops and the attitude that you need to be THE DARKNESS's drummer. She also makes us feel like dirty old men."

Regarding THE DARKNESS's split with founding member Ed Graham in late 2014, Hawkins said: "Ed has had some well-publicized health problems in the past. And for one reason or another, he wasn't capable of doing his job anymore. We're still friends with Ed. But now that we have Emily in the band, the worry is gone."

"Last of Our Kind" will be released on limited-edition color vinyl, compact disc and as a digital download.

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01. Barbarian
02. Open Fire
03. Last Of Our Kind
04. Roaring Waters
05. Wheels Of The Machine
06. Mighty Wings
07. Mudslide
08. Sarah O’Sarah
09. Hammer & Tongs
10. Conquerors

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Open Fire Teaser (New Single)

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BARKING NEWS: Open Fire, the first single from the new album Last Of Our Kind coming June 1st, is now upon us. It premieres on Monday and is set to take the world by storm. Check back here for updates as we tease you endlessly.

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Open Fire

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Open Fire (Official Video)

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The Darkness - Hammer & Tongs (Official Audio)

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  • March 1, 2015 at 11:04 am

    Didn’t like “Barbarian’ that much the first time I heard it, but now after about 5 times, I really like the sound of it (except a little bit disappointing guitar solo).

    EXCITED!

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  • @steun91 Level 2
    April 21, 2015 at 12:15 pm

    The first few times ‘Open Fire’ was a bit weird to listen to because of Justin’s new voice. Also, the song seemed boring on a first listen. I like it now though. The song is quite a standard glam rock track, but it vibes really well and is catchy as hell.

    Barbarian is more like The Darkness we know, and is great too! I’m looking forward to the whole album.

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