Music Again: Adam Lambert - 'For Your Entertainment'
The opening track on the American Idol runner-up Adam Lambert's debut album, was written by Justin Hawkins, on which he also played the guitar parts. The album, produced by Rob Cavallo, was released on the 23rd November 2009.
"The opening track on the forthcoming Adam Lambert album 'For Your Entertainment' is a song that I wrote in January 2009 entitled 'Music Again'.
Rob Cavallo produced Adam's version, which I played guitar on. I've been working with Rob on other exciting projects this year, including Meat Loaf and Foxy Shazam." - Justin Hawkins, Myspace blog November 2009.
Party All Day: Steel Panther - 'Feel The Steel'
Justin Hawkins supplied guest vocals on Hair Metal parodic LA hair metal band's (formerly known as Danger Kitty, Metal Shop and Metal Skool) album. The track 'Party All Day (F**k All Night)' features backing vocals and a verse by Justin.
The album also features guest vocals from Corey Taylor (Slipknot), M Shadows (Avenged Sevenfold), Scott Ian (anthrax) and Allison Robertson (The Donnas).
Justin has appeared on stage with Steel Panther a few times, and also at the band's first headline UK show in London, June 2009.
Producer: Saving Aimee- 'We're The Good Guys''
Justin Hawkins produced young Pop/Rock act Saving Aimee's debut album 'We're The Good Guys' and also provided guest vocals on the track 'Hold On', which was released in October 2009, but was in production from 2008.
Saving Aimee Supported Hot Leg on both the headline tours in 2008.
Magnet Watch - project
Justin Hawkins, 'Dr Best', 'Mr Chips', Superduck, He-man and Chad Chadleigh form the group 'Magnet Watch'. An amazing collection of silliness and 'Vibe Control'.
With hits such as 'Dad Cart Challenge', 'Denim Life' and 'Bungalow Castle' gracing the MySpace page, give yourself a giggle. www.myspace.com/magnetwatch
They Don't Make 'Em Like They Used To: Hawkins & Brown Eurovision Entry
In 2007 Justin Hawkins teamed up with singer Beverlei Brown to be in with a chance of representing the UK in the Eurovision Song Contest. 'They Don't Make 'Em Like They Used To' is written by Justin and was performed on 'Making Your Mind Up' - The show where people voted to choose which song should go on to represent the UK. Unfortunately, Hawkins & Brown didn't make it through to the Eurovision final in the public vote. It was Justin's first live performance since leaving The Darkness.
Beverlei Brown also provided some backing vocals on Hot Leg's 'Red Light Fever'.
Hell Raiser: Def Leppard - 'Yeah!'
In 2006 Def Leppard released an album of covers, featuring Sweet's classic 'Hell Raiser' - Justin Hawkins provided backing vocals and a short section on a verse.
Def Leppard are held as one of the best Classic Rock acts to come out of the UK and are one of the most successful. The Darkness supported Def Leppard in early 2003.
Get Your Groove On & Only Love: The Wildhearts - '...Must Be Destroyed!'
The Wildhearts released the album '...Must Be Destroyed' in 2003, Justin Hawkins gives the track 'Get Your Groove On' some high-pitched amazing backing vocals and also backs 'Only Love' on what is considered one of the best Wildhearts albums in existance. Andy Cairns (Therapy?) introduces 'Get Your Groove On'.
The Wildhearts also supported The Darkness during their early American tour in 2003/4.