rock

2020
Bastille (band) Elbphilharmonie live show

The audio was taken from their ReOrchestrated live show from the Elbphilharmonie in Hamburg from 4 January 2020.

Halestorm had planned to work on their fifth album in 2020, but it

Halestorm had planned to work on their fifth album in 2020, but it was paused due to the COVID-19 pandemic . Concerts being canceled meant that 2020 was the longest time they didn’t have a concert since Lzzy and Arejay started the band 17 years earlier. They launched the #RoadieStrong…
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Alcatrazz On December 4, 2020, it was announced that Alcatrazz had parted ways

On December 4, 2020, it was announced that Alcatrazz had parted ways with vocalist Graham Bonnet and recruited vocalist Doogie White following conflicts regarding the band’s management. Within a few hours after this announcement, Bonnet announced that he would “still be recording and performing with Alcatrazz”, with a new lineup…
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The Presidents of the United States of America (band) used Kickstarter to reissue their debut album

In 2020, the band used Kickstarter to reissue their debut album on green vinyl for the 25th anniversary of its original release. Different pledge tier levels were available that provided extras such as the ability to get the LP signed, anniversary t-shirts, enamel pins, etc.

Jane's Addiction On February 6, 2020, ten seconds of a song entitled “Laughing Beats”

On February 6, 2020, ten seconds of a song entitled “Laughing Beats” (also referred to as “Embrace the Darkness”) was played by Dave Navarro’s guitar tech Dan Cleary on Rare Form Radio. The song was recorded with Eric Avery and produced by Trent Reznor in 2009, prompting speculation that the…
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311 (band) On March 11, 2020, PRS Guitars asked the band if they were planning

On March 11, 2020, PRS Guitars asked the band if they were planning to make a new live album or follow-up to Voyager. Guitarist Tim Mahoney said, “This year is all about playing live and celebrating 30 years. Although we do have a few blocks of time set aside for…
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Wire (band) In January 2020, Wire released Mind Hive on their own Pinkflag label

In January 2020, Wire released Mind Hive on their own Pinkflag label. The band appeared on the front cover of Wire magazine (issue 432) published in January 2020; it featured an interview with the band about the new album and discussed the enduring nature of the group.

Queen (band) Japan and South Korea tour

They toured Japan and South Korea in January 2020

Kings of Leon On March 31, 2020, the band released a live acoustic recording of its

On March 31, 2020, the band released a live acoustic recording of its first new song in more than three years, “Going Nowhere”—later renamed “Supermarket” and be included on their eighth studio album When You See Yourself —through YouTube and various social media platforms. On January 1, 2021, the band…
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B'z During the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, B’z made their entire Live-Gym

During the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, B’z made their entire Live-Gym catalog available to watch on YouTube for free, including their most recent one, “Whole Lotta New Love”, for a limited time .