The Darkness Talk About Their "Surreal, Last Minute" Super Bowl Commercial

FUSE TV - The Darkness Talk About Their "Surreal, Last Minute" Super Bowl Commercial

Were you surprised to see The Darkness in a Super Bowl commercial? So were they! Invited to participate in the Samsung commercial just a week before shooting, frontman Justin Hawkins told FUSE the two day experience was “surreal” and he almost entirely forgot it until game day. “I didn’t think anything else about it until yesterday when it was on the telly, and it was huge,” said Hawkins.

Whether the commercial introduced new listeners to the Darkness’ brand of glam metal or just reminded old fans how truly excellent their first single was, the renewed exposure has pushed “I Believe In a Thing Called Love” to the No. 1 spot on the download charts in the U.S.—which is a higher spot than it’s ever held before. 

To find out what Hawkins had to say about on-set disasters—and to soak in the glory of his handlebar mustache and furry parka—watch FUSE's Elaine Moran interview the boys above.

Ayo and Teo Talk Their Evolution While Cooking With Their Father

10m

Ayo and Teo Talk Their Evolution While Cooking With Their Father

LGBTQIA+ Rights, Let's Talk About It

2m

LGBTQIA+ Rights, Let's Talk About It

We Need To Talk About America

We Need To Talk About America

The Last 24 Hours: Prince

58m

The Last 24 Hours: Prince

The Big Sex Talk

The Big Sex Talk

Pizza Commercial: G-Thing

45s

Pizza Commercial: G-Thing

Giovanni’s Pizza Commercial

21m

Giovanni’s Pizza Commercial

The Last 24 Hours: Elvis Presley

58m

The Last 24 Hours: Elvis Presley

The Last 24 Hours: John Lennon

59m

The Last 24 Hours: John Lennon

The Last 24 Hours: Amy Winehouse

1h 1m

The Last 24 Hours: Amy Winehouse

The Last 24 Hours: Michael Jackson

59m

The Last 24 Hours: Michael Jackson

Yesenia Mentally Prepares For The Rose Bowl

2m

Yesenia Mentally Prepares For The Rose Bowl

The Blue Devils Study Their Mistakes

1m

The Blue Devils Study Their Mistakes

Rogelio Shows His Acting Prowess In 'The Dark Military'

55s

Rogelio Shows His Acting Prowess In 'The Dark Military'

Lasting Longer

42m

Lasting Longer

The Big Sex Talk: First Look

30s

The Big Sex Talk: First Look

A Quinceanera Dress That Last Beyond the Party

41m

A Quinceanera Dress That Last Beyond the Party

The 'Transcendent' Ladies Reveal Their Dating Nightmares

1m

The 'Transcendent' Ladies Reveal Their Dating Nightmares

The Cadets and Their Spankin New Toys

43s

The Cadets and Their Spankin New Toys

The Chainsmokers Like To Keep Their Performances Fresh

2m

The Chainsmokers Like To Keep Their Performances Fresh

ABBA: Super Troupe

54m

ABBA: Super Troupe

Super Sweet 6ixteen

8m

Super Sweet 6ixteen

Nice Guys Finish Last

46m

Nice Guys Finish Last

Baby Talk

23m

Baby Talk

Super Duper Kyle's Staycation

8m

Super Duper Kyle's Staycation

The Star Gets Real About Breast Implants: Dear Bambiana

1m

The Star Gets Real About Breast Implants: Dear Bambiana

Yungblud Talks Parents & Pet Peeves While Releasing Stress At The Wrecking Club

4m

Yungblud Talks Parents & Pet Peeves While Releasing Stress At The Wrecking Club

Alaina Castillo Does ASMR with Her Nails, Talks the Power of Vulnerability

16m

Alaina Castillo Does ASMR with Her Nails, Talks the Power of Vulnerability

CNCO Shows Us Their Spiciest DMS

2m

CNCO Shows Us Their Spiciest DMS

Interim Super Middleweight Championship: Nelson vs. Liera

44m

Interim Super Middleweight Championship: Nelson vs. Liera

LA and Xristina Talk Transitioning

1m

LA and Xristina Talk Transitioning

Super Middleweight Unification Match: Liera vs. Fernandez

45m

Super Middleweight Unification Match: Liera vs. Fernandez

Internet Money Do ASMR with Bubble Wrap, Talk "B4 The Storm", Producing & More

17m

Internet Money Do ASMR with Bubble Wrap, Talk "B4 The Storm", Producing & More

Louis The Child Do ASMR with Stress Balls, Talk Music Production & "Self Care"

10m

Louis The Child Do ASMR with Stress Balls, Talk Music Production & "Self Care"

Desus & Mero On Recognizing their Social Responsibility

10m

Desus & Mero On Recognizing their Social Responsibility

Trippie Redd Upgrades Instant Noodles Into A $380 Bowl of Ramen

14m

Trippie Redd Upgrades Instant Noodles Into A $380 Bowl of Ramen

Robert Jordan Talks Life Outside of DCI

1m

Robert Jordan Talks Life Outside of DCI

Young M.A Talks Whitney Houston & Barbershops

2m

Young M.A Talks Whitney Houston & Barbershops

Cam Kirk Talks Photography, Trap Music & Atlanta

2m

Cam Kirk Talks Photography, Trap Music & Atlanta

Clark & Cody Dream About Drum Corps

2m

Clark & Cody Dream About Drum Corps

Big Freedia & Adie Share Their Resilience Following Hurricane Katrina

3m

Big Freedia & Adie Share Their Resilience Following Hurricane Katrina

Kash Doll & Her Mom Recreate Their Great-Grandmothers Recipe

2m

Kash Doll & Her Mom Recreate Their Great-Grandmothers Recipe

3rdWrld Shares How Vulnerability Creates Their Unique Sound

9m

3rdWrld Shares How Vulnerability Creates Their Unique Sound

Jesus Trejo Gets People to Revel their Deepest Confessions

2m

Jesus Trejo Gets People to Revel their Deepest Confessions

Comedians Learn About This Weird Pickle Law

7m

Comedians Learn About This Weird Pickle Law

Amara La Negra & KYLE Share Their Top 5 Kitchen Essentials

5m

Amara La Negra & KYLE Share Their Top 5 Kitchen Essentials

Javon Walton & Jason Genao Share Their Top 5 Kitchen Essentials

5m

Javon Walton & Jason Genao Share Their Top 5 Kitchen Essentials

Eva Longoria & Noah Cyrus Share Their Top 5 Kitchen Essentials

5m

Eva Longoria & Noah Cyrus Share Their Top 5 Kitchen Essentials

Tyler "Ninja" Blevins & Syd Share Their Top 5 Kitchen Essentials

6m

Tyler "Ninja" Blevins & Syd Share Their Top 5 Kitchen Essentials

G Fella and Suits Back to Their Roots: G-Thing

2m

G Fella and Suits Back to Their Roots: G-Thing

Issa Rae Talks 'Raedio' and Prioritizing Therapy (Extended Cut)

12m

Issa Rae Talks 'Raedio' and Prioritizing Therapy (Extended Cut)

Plastic Surgery Talks With Dr. Miami and Jenelle Butler

6m

Plastic Surgery Talks With Dr. Miami and Jenelle Butler

Big Freedia Talks Just Be Free Debut Album: Girl Down

7m

Big Freedia Talks Just Be Free Debut Album: Girl Down

Nikki Vianna Does ASMR with Cheetos, Talks "Mambo" & Quarantine Realness

9m

Nikki Vianna Does ASMR with Cheetos, Talks "Mambo" & Quarantine Realness

Surgeon Dr. Crane Talks Breast Surgery, Focus On Trans Community

1m

Surgeon Dr. Crane Talks Breast Surgery, Focus On Trans Community

Greyson Chance Shows Us His DM's & Talks His 'Redemptive' Album

2m

Greyson Chance Shows Us His DM's & Talks His 'Redemptive' Album

Netta Does ASMR with Israeli Snacks, Talks Eurovision, "Cuckoo" & More!

13m

Netta Does ASMR with Israeli Snacks, Talks Eurovision, "Cuckoo" & More!

G Fella Delivers More Grilling Tips and Talks New Music

4m

G Fella Delivers More Grilling Tips and Talks New Music

Lauren Jauregui Talks Growing As An Artist After Fifth Harmony

4m

Lauren Jauregui Talks Growing As An Artist After Fifth Harmony

Visit Stance & Learn About A Gucci Mane Sock Collaboration

4m

Visit Stance & Learn About A Gucci Mane Sock Collaboration

Kiiara Does ASMR with Gold Glitter, Talks "So Sick" & Music Process

10m

Kiiara Does ASMR with Gold Glitter, Talks "So Sick" & Music Process

Alex Aiono Does ASMR with Foil, Talks Upcoming Music & Polynesian Roots

8m

Alex Aiono Does ASMR with Foil, Talks Upcoming Music & Polynesian Roots

Zedd Does ASMR with Play Foam, Talks Creating Beats & "Inside Out"

6m

Zedd Does ASMR with Play Foam, Talks Creating Beats & "Inside Out"

iLoveMakonnen Talks X Rated DMs & Randomly Venmo-ing Fans

3m

iLoveMakonnen Talks X Rated DMs & Randomly Venmo-ing Fans

Ed Maverick Does ASMR with a Cactus, Talks Adjusting to Fame & More!

8m

Ed Maverick Does ASMR with a Cactus, Talks Adjusting to Fame & More!

Jade Novah Does ASMR with Foam Beads, Talks Beyoncé Impersonations & New Music

10m

Jade Novah Does ASMR with Foam Beads, Talks Beyoncé Impersonations & New Music

T-Pain Talks Developing His Unique Style While Cooking With His Mom

12m

T-Pain Talks Developing His Unique Style While Cooking With His Mom

Chef Matty Matheson Does ASMR with Pistachios, Talks Developing A Cooking Show

8m

Chef Matty Matheson Does ASMR with Pistachios, Talks Developing A Cooking Show

Beanz Does ASMR with Whipped Cream, Talks Poetry, 'Rhythm & Flow' & Female Rap

11m

Beanz Does ASMR with Whipped Cream, Talks Poetry, 'Rhythm & Flow' & Female Rap

Blac Chyna Does ASMR with Orbeez, Talks Beginning Music, Reality TV & More

14m

Blac Chyna Does ASMR with Orbeez, Talks Beginning Music, Reality TV & More

Kiana Ledé Does ASMR with Takis, Talks Staying Grounded & Favorites On “KIKI”

10m

Kiana Ledé Does ASMR with Takis, Talks Staying Grounded & Favorites On “KIKI”

Weezy Does ASMR with Sex Toys, Talks “Sex Sells" & WHOREible Decisions Podcast

10m

Weezy Does ASMR with Sex Toys, Talks “Sex Sells" & WHOREible Decisions Podcast

StaySolidRocky Does ASMR, Talks Viral Success of "Party Girl" & Positivity

5m

StaySolidRocky Does ASMR, Talks Viral Success of "Party Girl" & Positivity

Sebastián Yatra Does ASMR w/ Maracas, Talks “Chica Ideal” & Love For Colombia

6m

Sebastián Yatra Does ASMR w/ Maracas, Talks “Chica Ideal” & Love For Colombia

Clever Does ASMR w/ Floral Foam, Talks Post Malone, Staying Focused & Loyalty

10m

Clever Does ASMR w/ Floral Foam, Talks Post Malone, Staying Focused & Loyalty

Brother Nature Does ASMR with Kinetic Sand, Talks Viral Animal Videos & More!

11m

Brother Nature Does ASMR with Kinetic Sand, Talks Viral Animal Videos & More!

Kamaiyah & Capolow Takes a Lie Detector Test: Who Contributed More To Their Song "Digits"?

8m

Kamaiyah & Capolow Takes a Lie Detector Test: Who Contributed More To Their Song "Digits"?

Trinidad James & Guapdad 4000 Take A Lie Detector Test: Who Stalks Their Exs Page?

7m

Trinidad James & Guapdad 4000 Take A Lie Detector Test: Who Stalks Their Exs Page?

Yung Gravy Does ASMR with Party Poppers, Talks How He Got Started & "Gasanova"

7m

Yung Gravy Does ASMR with Party Poppers, Talks How He Got Started & "Gasanova"

Maggie Lindemann Does ASMR with Foam Beads, Talks "Pretty Girl" & Her New EP

5m

Maggie Lindemann Does ASMR with Foam Beads, Talks "Pretty Girl" & Her New EP

DDG Does ASMR While Unboxing Fortnite Skins, Talks YouTube And Music Career

5m

DDG Does ASMR While Unboxing Fortnite Skins, Talks YouTube And Music Career

Does Finance Talk Stress You Out? Amara La Negra & Sharelle Rosado Tell All

5m

Does Finance Talk Stress You Out? Amara La Negra & Sharelle Rosado Tell All

Jessenia Does A Self Cleansing ASMR, Talks Life After Tyra Banks Show & New EP

16m

Jessenia Does A Self Cleansing ASMR, Talks Life After Tyra Banks Show & New EP

Princess Nokia Does ASMR, Talks "I Like Him" Going Viral on TikTok & More

9m

Princess Nokia Does ASMR, Talks "I Like Him" Going Viral on TikTok & More

Jessenia Does A Self Cleansing ASMR, Talks Life After Tyra Banks Show & New EP

3m

Jessenia Does A Self Cleansing ASMR, Talks Life After Tyra Banks Show & New EP

The River and the Wall

1h 45m

The River and the Wall

The Abuela and the Furious

12m

The Abuela and the Furious

The Beatles: In the Life

1h 2m

The Beatles: In the Life

Two Feet Does ASMR with Foam Blocks, Talks His Alter Ego & "Think I'm Crazy"

11m

Two Feet Does ASMR with Foam Blocks, Talks His Alter Ego & "Think I'm Crazy"

Triple the Pleasure, Triple the Fun

43m

Triple the Pleasure, Triple the Fun

The Blue Devils Bring The Parade

1m

The Blue Devils Bring The Parade

Inside the MMA: Release the Kraken

41m

Inside the MMA: Release the Kraken

The Pilot

21m

The Pilot

The Hustle

20m

The Hustle

The Reunion

45m

The Reunion

The Decision

44m

The Decision

The 212

The 212

The Luau

1h 30m

The Luau

The Feels

1h 21m

The Feels

The Runway

1h 33m

The Runway

Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information