Think you know everything about The Darkness, the flamboyant rock band that brought us “I Believe in a Thing Called Love”? Think again.

Behind the glittery leotards and sky-high falsettos lie secrets so shocking they’d make even their most devoted fans do a double take.

From near-death experiences to bitter behind-the-scenes feuds, here are five dark secrets about The Darkness that will leave you stunned.

1. Justin Hawkins’ Secret Battle with Addiction Was Worse Than Anyone Knew

While it’s no secret that frontman Justin Hawkins struggled with substance abuse, the extent of his addiction was far grimmer than the public realized.

At the height of his addiction, Hawkins was reportedly spending over £1,000 a day on cocaine and champagne—a habit that nearly killed him.

In a rare moment of candor, he later admitted there were times he “woke up in pools of his own blood” after benders.

2. The Band Almost Broke Up Over a Fight About… a Hat

Yes, you read that right.

During the recording of their second album, tensions exploded over a ridiculous argument about a hat Justin wore in a photoshoot.

Guitarist Dan Hawkins (Justin’s brother) was so furious he reportedly threw a chair across the room, and the band came dangerously close to splitting—all because of headwear.

3. Their Comeback Was Fueled by a Bet No One Thought They’d Win

After their 2006 breakup, The Darkness seemed done for good.

But few know their 2011 reunion was sparked by a drunken wager.

Justin allegedly bet a friend he could get the band back together and sell out a major venue within a year—and he did, proving even their detractors wrong.

4. They Once Faked a Power Outage to Avoid a Bad Performance

During a particularly rough tour in the mid-2000s, the band was so exhausted and off their game that they staged a “technical failure” to cut a show short.

Roadies later confessed they were ordered to flip the power switches mid-set to save face.

5. Justin Hawkins’ Famous Catsuit Almost Got Him Arrested

That iconic spandex onesie nearly landed Justin in jail during a U.S. tour.

After a show, he wore it to a gas station and was mistaken for a robber due to his “suspicious” outfit, prompting cops to draw their guns before realizing it was just… Justin being Justin.

So, still think The Darkness are just a cheeky, glam-rock throwback?

Beneath the sequins and shredding solos lies a band with more chaos, drama, and sheer unpredictability than their hits let on.

Next time you blast “Christmas Time (Don’t Let the Bells End),” remember: these guys have stories that could outshine their own guitar solos.