Junoon has been on fire since their reunion in 2018. The band recently played a show in Doha, Qatar, after which their lead guitarist, Salman Ahmed, made a big announcement on his social media.
Salman took to Twitter revealing that the band is all set to release its new album in 2020. Last year, Junoon had released a World Cup anthem and just wrapped up their first international concert in a long time. But it seems the trio has a lot more up its sleeve.
Brand new Junoon 2020 by August, IA🔥🔥🎸🎸
— Salman Ahmad (@sufisal) January 30, 2020
Initially he said, "Brand new Junoon 2020 by August IA", not clarifying whether it was just a song or an album they aimed to release.
Following this, Salman responded to a Twitter user, adding that the band will in fact be releasing a new album, and also hinted at something bigger.
After the new album Junoon 2020, IA https://t.co/Azgdv5hzpV
— Salman Ahmad (@sufisal) January 30, 2020
The lead guitarist confessed to a possible tour, in the process of announcing the new album publically. As the UK based user had asked if Junoon had any plans to visit the region, in response to which Salman said, "After the new album , Junoon 2020, IA!"
The announcements led to further inquiries, after which Salman responded to another user, admitting "In the studio finalising new songs, then tour."
In the studio finalising new songs, then 🇵🇰 tour ❤️ https://t.co/3nSoOzG1AM
— Salman Ahmad (@sufisal) January 31, 2020
Salman also just announced that a song on the band's upcoming album will be dedicated to the struggles of Kashmiris for their right of self-determination.
Also on the new Junoon 2020 album will be a special song & video dedicated to the 70 year, ongoing struggle of the Kashmiri people for their right of self determination.
— Salman Ahmad (@sufisal) January 31, 2020
Seems like a great news for all the Junoonis out there, but what else the new album will offer, only time can tell.
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