The Darkness deny bassist rumours

The Darkness have issued the following statement in response to tabloid rumours that one of their rodies has replaced their recently departed bassist Frankie Poullain: "Suggestions that a replacement for Frankie has already been appointed are totally premature. Richie Edwards (Dan's guitar tech, some of you know him as "Spider") has NOT been confirmed as The Darkness' new bassist."

"[Richie Edwards] IS a contender - but when a decision has been reached, you'll read it [on the official website] first, not in the newspapers."