The group is denying rumours that they have been dropped by their record label, Atlantic Records. In a statement on their site, The Darkness also revealed that their lead singer, Justin Hawkins, recently entered a detoxification centre.
The band says that the story of them no longer having a record label is false. The statement read, "On the contrary, they have taken up their option with the band and are looking forward to releasing the Darkness’ third album in early 2007."
The Darkness plans to return to the recording studio as soon as Hawkins returns from treatment.