The Darkness (photo: Aaron Rubin) Words by Aaron Rubin The late, great Lemmy Kilmister once referred to The Darkness as a novelty act, and there are still those who are quick to dismiss the band as nothing more than a slightly amusing, glam-metal piss-take. A superficial listener who heard only the band’s first singles could be excused for believing that assessment. But while no one would mistake the Darkness for serious artistes, they are far more than a novelty. In fact, the Darkness are the spiritual heirs of bands like the Ramones and Redd Kross — groups that use humor and [...]