rock

2012
Editors (band) first five-piece shows

Following Urbanowicz’s departure, the band played their first shows as a five-piece with new members Justin Lockey and Elliott Williams in Birmingham, UK, on 26 and 27 June 2012.

Stone Temple Pilots released first-ever concert film

On June 26, 2012, STP released its first-ever concert film , Alive in the Windy City, on DVD and Blu-ray.

Def Leppard toured with Poison and Lita Ford

The next year, they toured with Poison and Lita Ford from 20 June through 15 September, dubbed the “Rock Of Ages 2012 Tour”.

Killswitch Engage leaked on YouTube

On June 20, 2012, the demo version of a new song titled “This Is Confrontation” was leaked on YouTube.

Tracy Bonham Ram album

In celebration of Paul McCartney’s 70th birthday on June 18, 2012, Bonham, Mike Viola and Danish singer Tim Christensen performed the Ram album with The Damn Crystals at Vega in Copenhagen.

Blackfield final mixing stages

On 14 June 2012, Geffen announced he was in the final mixing stages of the album with Wilson.

Matchbox Twenty first single

The album’s first single, ” She’s So Mean “, was released on June 12, 2012.

Skunk Anansie On 11 June 2012, Skunk Anansie revealed the title for their 5th

On 11 June 2012, Skunk Anansie revealed the title for their 5th studio album: Black Traffic . The band’s follow-up to 2010’s critically acclaimed Wonderlustre was recorded in London and produced by Skunk Anansie and Chris Sheldon and mixed by Jeremy Wheatley and Adrian Bushby.

Anberlin Vital

On June 11, during the Nashville show of their acoustic tour, Stephen Christian announced that the title of the new record would be Vital , calling the record “their most aggressive to date” and also announced a fall release date.

Muse (band) In an April 2012 interview, Bellamy said Muse’s next album would

In an April 2012 interview, Bellamy said Muse’s next album would include influences from acts such as French house duo Justice and UK electronic rock group Does It Offend You, Yeah? . On 6 June 2012, Muse released a trailer for their next album, The 2nd Law , with a…
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