Random music news for Thursday, October 1, 2020
There’s another health issue caused by COVID-19: cracked teeth. Let’s see what we have for music news for October 1, 2020.
- Coronavirus update: Bonnaroo has been postponed (again!) until September 2021.
- Yep. AC/DC is back. And look who’s in the band.
- Metallica has donated US$250,000 to help with the wildfires in the western US.
- Reebok has integrated Spotify playlists into its new shoes.
- And what’s this about Spotify getting into “3D audio?”
- Remembering the time Slash–well, you’ll see.
- Pearl Jam is working to save American democracy from collapsing.
- Rob Halford of Judas Priest wants to sing some duets with Lady Gaga.
- There’s a serious political fight within System of a Down. One of them really loves Trump.
- Is the president of Italy a metal fan? Here’s some evidence. (Via Tom)
- A good look at hardcore (and gay) icon Bob Mould.
- Corey Taylor has a few thoughts on the future of Slipknot.
- A New Order reunion? Peter Hook is up for it.
- Global online music subscriptions are up 35% since last year.
- “If you steal music, you aren’t a real music fan.” Discuss.
