JUSTIN HAWKINS MAKES “HOT” RETURN

Justin Hawkins is putting his soaring vocals to use in a new band.  The former frontman for The Darkness is now preparing for his return to the music scene with a new group called Hot Leg.  Hawkins split from The Darkness in 2006.  The singer tells Billboard.com he felt the band “overachieved” and says he left because he didn’t love being in the group anymore.  Hawkins feels better about Hot Leg, calling his work the best songs he’s ever written.  The band will issue “Trojan Guitar” as the lead single overseas next week.  Hot Leg’s still-untitled debut disc will follow in January.

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