rock

2016
L'Arc-en-Ciel Don’t be Afraid

In December 2016, the single “Don’t be Afraid” was released.

Deep Purple tour’s announcement

At the time of the tour’s announcement in December 2016, Paice told the Heavyworlds website it “may be the last big tour”, adding that the band “don’t know”.

Nine Inch Nails Just wait and see what happens

In December 2016, Reznor commented on his statement regarding Nine Inch Nails’ return by the end of the year: “Those words did come out of my mouth, didn’t they? … Just wait and see what happens.”

Fishbone performed at a Jimi Hendrix tribute concert

On November 26, Fishbone performed at a Jimi Hendrix tribute concert at Harlem’s Apollo Theater

Fishbone John Steward departed Fishbone

at which time drummer John Steward departed Fishbone after 18 years to make room for the returning Fish.

Killswitch Engage Released a Blu-ray/CD

On November 25, 2016, the band released a Blu-ray/CD called Beyond The Flames: Home Video Vol. 2 .

Alice in Chains Live Facelift vinyl release

The home video Live Facelift was released on vinyl for the first time on November 25, 2016, as part of Record Store Day ‘s Black Friday event. The album features six songs and only 5000 copies were issued.

Deep Purple Infinite

On 25 November 2016, Deep Purple announced Infinite as the title of their twentieth studio album,

Gotye On 22 November 2016, De Backer debuted his group Ondioline Orchestra

On 22 November 2016, De Backer debuted his group Ondioline Orchestra in New York, in which he paid tribute to Jean-Jacques Perrey . Perrey, who was originally going to attend this tribute, died at the age of 87 on 4 November. In May 2017, De Backer launched a new record…
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The Kooks On 21 November 2016, the Kooks announced a ‘Best Of’ UK Tour to take

On 21 November 2016, the Kooks announced a ‘Best Of’ UK Tour to take place in April and May 2017 to mark their tenth anniversary as a band, in which they were planning to perform hits, b-sides and brand new music. To coincide with the tour, on 31 March 2017…
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