Queen are cited as an influence (and are referenced if you pay attention to the inside puns in the interview,) to The Darkness in their interview/Cover Story in the November 12, 2005 issue of ''Kerrang! Magazine'' which just hit the USA.

Page 26 Interview with The Darkness

Question ''Who wants to live forever?''

Answer Richie Edwards, Bassist-''It's A Kind Of Magic'', side 2, track 3, next?''

Page 26 review of 5 songs off The Darkness's new album, "One Way Ticket To Hell...And Back'', Queen are cited in the song ''Knockers.''

''5 Highlights From The New Record.''
''Knockers'' ''A riotous celebration of female flesh, this bawdy floor filler boasts a bonkers, honky tonk piano solo and a starlingly high pitched vocal from Justin. Recalls Queen at their most playfully anthemic.''