Former The Darkness Drummer Forges Ahead with New Band

The Darkness disbanded a mere three years ago, but that’s not stopping original drummer and founding member Ed Graham from picking up the pieces and forging ahead.

Graham recently formed Puppets to the Supreme Commander, an alternative rock project, which just released a new four-track EP in April.

"After leaving THE DARKNESS, I took some time out to put together the right formula for my next project and I'm very excited about the PUPPETS and the music we're making,” Ed said.
"Angus and I started out with the philosophy that there are no rules. If we want to write a rock, song we'll do that; if we want to write a pop song, we'll do that; if we want to write a punk/grunge/new wave song, we'll do that.

"Angus is brilliant at composing songs and can just pick up an acoustic guitar and spontaneously sing a song about the things around him from the people in the room to what's happening in his life.

"One thing I've learnt from my 17 years in the music business is the importance of good songwriting. You can have the best musicians in the world, but without great songs, there is little point.

"It's wonderful to be back playing great rock music with great musicians.
"We're very lucky to have compiled a band of talented players who can interpret the music and produce the exact sound we're trying to make."