The Darkness will rock Oz in May

UPDATE 13/04: Due to popular demand, the band has added an extra Melbourne date and will also stop in Adelaide.

The band, who split up in 2006, returned with a bombastic single, "Nothing's Gonna Stop Us", earlier this year.

Their last Australian visit was in 2008, albeit not with the original line-up - but they're all back now and ready to rock Oz in May.

The guys have a new album slated for release sometime later in the year, so we can expect new tunes as well as the classics, including "I Believe In A Thing Called Love".

Tickets are on sale 9am Wednesday April 4.

The Darkness' Australian tour dates

Friday May 4 - Eaton Hill, Brisbane
Saturday May 5 - Newcastle Workers
Sunday May 6 - UNSW Roundhouse, Sydney
Tuesday May 8 - Palace, Melbourne
Wednesday May 9 - Palace, Melbourne (NEW SHOW)
Thursday May 10 - ANU, Canberra
Saturday May 12 - Thebarton Theatre, Adelaide (NEW SHOW)