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Join host Allen Smith on Park Hills Underground Radio via The Barn as he chats with Craig Johns of The Dark, the must-know hard rock/metal band of 2025. Ahead of their debut self-titled EP release on February 21, 2025, via Arising Empire, The Dark is making waves in the rock and metal world with their powerful sound and captivating artistic vision.

🎶 What makes The Dark essential for your 2025 playlist?

Their sound fuses the dark, sensual ambiance of industrial legends like Deftones, White Zombie, and Nine Inch Nails with the relentless aggression of modern metal. Brooding visuals and bold singles create an immersive sonic universe that’s impossible to ignore.

🔥 Singles & Achievements:

• “Chemicals,” “Slip Away,” and “Head Of The Snake” are in regular rotation on SiriusXM Octane.
• “Chemicals” has earned nearly 300K Spotify streams in just one month, with international radio play cementing their breakout status.

🎤 Band Lineup:

• Craig Johns Jr (vocals)
• Alan Ashby (guitar, Of Mice & Men)
• Nick Goins (bass)
• Derek Vautrinot (drums)

Follow The Dark:
📸 Instagram | 👍 Facebook | 🐦 X (Twitter)

Don't miss this deep dive into one of the hottest rising bands in metal! 🎸👹 #TheDark #HardRock #Metal2025

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