20th Anniversary Reissue Of Chart-Topping Debut Album Announced

Out October 6 Via Warner Music

PRE-ORDER HERE

LOS ANGELES — On the eve of the 20th Anniversary of Permission To Land – the chart-topping, award-winning, multi-platinum debut album which changed the face of rock music forever when it was originally released on July 7, 2003. The Darkness today announces Permission To Land… Again, a special 20th Anniversary reissue collection releasing on October 6 via Warner Music.

Britain’s beloved rock band celebrate this landmark with a special 4-CD/DVD release including the original album, rare B-sides, bonus unreleased demos, as well as live albums from their iconic shows at London’s Astoria (2003), Knebworth (in support of Robbie Williams in 2003) and Wembley Arena (2004). A 2-CD edition with a reduced track listing is also available.

Footage of the Knebworth and Astoria shows have been captured on the DVD, as well as the music videos for their hit singles “I Believe In A Thing Called Love,” “Get Your Hands Off My Woman,” “Christmas Time (Don’t Let The Bells End),” and more. There is also a “History Of The Darkness”documentary including various behind-the-scenes footage and outtakes from the Permission To Land era.

Permission To Land…Again is also releasing on 5-LP, mirroring the 4-CD track listing. The original 1-LP, which has long been out of print since the original pressing in 2003, has now been made available to purchase once again, alongside a new special blue and black marbled limited edition color variant.

Having further polished their eternal rock stardom alongside Guns N’ Rosesat BST Hyde Park last week, The Darkness are heading out on a world tour starting in the U.S. on October 3 in San Francisco and wrapping up in Washington, D.C. on October 22 before heading to Europe.

Full tour dates and tickets can be found HERE.

The shows promise to be a grand spectacle with the band playing the foot-stomping, guitar-wailing, groove-making masterpiece album in full, alongside a “Best Of The Rest” set, stuffed to the gills with all the hits and fan favorites from their six subsequent studio albums.