United States

2006
Korn Coming Undone

The second single, ” Coming Undone “, was released in February 2006, peaking at number 79 on the Billboard Hot 100. The music video was directed by Little X .

Metallica announced Bob Rock would not be producing

In February 2006, Metallica announced on its official website that after 15 years, long-time producer Bob Rock would not be producing the band’s next studio album. Instead, the band chose to work with producer Rick Rubin . Around the same time, a petition signed by 1,500 fans was posted online…
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Paramore Keep Dreaming Upside Down

In February, Hayley Williams was featured on “Keep Dreaming Upside Down” by October Fall .

Megadeth MacDonough left the band

In February 2006, bassist James MacDonough left the band over “personal differences”.

Circa Survive on January 31, 2006, in Japan

on January 31, 2006, in Japan on Equal Vision Records .

Brand New (band) tracks leaked to the Internet

On January 24, 2006, nine tracks recorded for the album were leaked to the Internet.

Korn press conference

Korn held a press conference at the Hollywood Forever Cemetery on January 13, 2006, announcing the See You on the Other Side Tour.

Green Day People’s Choice Award

On January 10, 2006, Green Day received People’s Choice Award for favorite musical group or band.

Black Kids formed in Jacksonville, Florida, in January 2006. The

Black Kids formed in Jacksonville, Florida, in January 2006. The lineup featured siblings Reggie and Ali Youngblood, along with Dawn Watley, Owen Holmes, and Kevin Snow. The band initially performed locally, including shows with Tilly and the Wall , Now It’s Overhead , Elf Power , and Shiny Toy Guns…
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Ra Ra Riot formed in January 2006, playing at houses and venues

Ra Ra Riot formed in January 2006, playing at houses and venues around the Syracuse University campus. They recorded a demo in February 2006. The band started to attract attention due to their energetic live shows, enough to gain an appearance at the CMJ Music Marathon, fewer than six months…
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