The Best Rock Music Videos of 2020

There was no shortage of great rock music videos in 2020, with bands and artists experimenting with new ways to capture their sound and vision. From low-budget DIY productions to big-budget Hollywood blockbusters, there was something for everyone.

Here are our picks for the best rock music videos of 2020:

1. Biffy Clyro – ‘A Celebration of Endings’
Directed by Francis Lawrence, this video follows a day in the life of a Biffy Clyro fan as he goes about his daily routine. The band appears in a number of guises throughout, including as buskers, waiters and security guards. It’s a fun and imaginative take on the traditional music video format that perfectly captures the energy and spirit of Biffy Clyro’s music.

2. Foo Fighters – ‘Shame Shame’
The Foo Fighters returned with a bang in 2020 with ‘Shame Shame’, the lead single from their ninth studio album Medicine at Midnight. Directed by Dave Grohl himself, the video features a snake-like creature that sneaks its way into various people’s lives, causing mayhem and destruction in its wake. It’s a dark and surreal take on the classic monster movie genre that perfectly complements the song’s brooding tone.

3. Halsey – ‘You Should Be Sad’
Halsey put her own spin on the classic country music video format with ‘You Should Be Sad’, which pays tribute to some of her favorite country artists including Shania Twain, Garth Brooks and Dolly Parton. Directed by Colin Tilley, the video sees Halsey channeling her inner cowgirl as she performs against a backdrop of desert landscapes and dusty highways. It’s a playful and affectionate homage to country music that also manages to subvert some of its tropes.

4. Run the Jewels – ‘Ooh La La’ (ft Greg Nice & DJ Premier)
Run the Jewels teamed up with hip-hop legends Greg Nice and DJ Premier for ‘Ooh La La’, an ode to New York City that comes complete with its own accompanying short film. Directed by Brad Haynes, the film follows two young brothers as they navigate their way through the city’s criminal underworld. It’s a gritty and realistic portrayal of life in New York that provides an interesting contrast to Run the Jewels’ typically bombastic style.

The Best Rock Music Videos of All Time

In this roundup, we take a look at some of the best rock music videos of all time. From classic hits to more recent Videos, these are our picks for the best rock music videos of all time.

The Best Rock Music Videos of the Decade

As the 2010s come to a close, it’s time to look back at the best rock music videos of the decade. From Foo Fighters’ “Walk” to Muse’s “Uprising,” these are the videos that defined rock in the 2010s.

Foo Fighters – “Walk”
Muse – “Uprising”
Thirty Seconds to Mars – “Up in the Air”
Arctic Monkeys – “Do I Wanna Know?”
Queens of the Stone Age – “My God Is the Sun”
Royal Blood – “Out of the Black”
Prophets of Rage – “Unsafe Space”
Rage Against the Machine – “Testify”
System of a Down – “Toxicity”

The Best Rock Music Videos of the Year

It’s been a tough year for everyone, but there’s no denying that 2020 has been a great year for rock music. Here are our picks for the best rock music videos of the year.

Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, many musicians have had to get creative with their music videos. Some have turned to animation, while others have used creative filming techniques to make socially-distanced videos. But whatever the approach, these artists have managed to create some truly memorable rock music videos.

Here are our picks for the best rock music videos of 2020:

1) “Breathe” by Shinedown – This video was animated by world-renowned artist Yoshitaka Amano, and it’s absolutely stunning. The video tells the story of a man who is struggling to cope with the death of his wife. It’s a moving and beautiful tribute to those who have lost loved ones this year.

2) “Ahead of Ourselves” by Nine Inch Nails – This was one of the first music videos to be shot entirely on an iPhone 11 Pro. It was directed by Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross, and it features some truly mind-bending visuals. If you haven’t seen it yet, you need to check it out.

3) “All I Wanna Do” by The Darkness – This video was shot in one take, and it features the band performing in front of a Green Screen. The end result is a truly unique visual experience that needs to be seen to be believed.

4) “Never Too Late” by Three Days Grace – This video was shot entirely on an iPhone 11 Pro, and it features some amazing time-lapse footage of drummer Neil Sanderson playing in various locations around Los Angeles. If you’re a fan of Three Days Grace, or if you just appreciate great drumming, this is a must-watch.

5) “The Weight” by Foo Fighters – This video was directed by Dave Grohl himself, and it features the band performing in front of a live audience for the first time since 2017. It’s a great reminder of how powerful live music can be, and it will leave you wanting more from Foo Fighters.

The Best Rock Music Videos of the Month

Here are the best rock music videos of 2020 so far, including clips from mainstream acts like Foo Fighters and Billie Eilish, as well as promising up-and-comers like Fontaines D.C. and DREAMERS.

Foo Fighters – “Shame Shame”
The first taste of Foo Fighters’ upcoming 10th album was this metal-tinged slow burner, which comes paired with a minimalist black-and-white video featuring the band members (sans frontman Dave Grohl) looking disheveled and lost in their own thoughts.

Billie Eilish – “everything i wanted”
The fittingly ethereal visual for Billie Eilish’s beautiful ballad “everything i wanted” sees the singer driving through a Joshua Tree-esque landscape as she mulls over a life-changing decision.

Fontaines D.C. – “Television Screens”
Fontaines D.C. take on celebrity culture and the rise of social media in the scathing “Television Screens,” accompanied by a David Lynch-inspired black-and-white video featuring quick cuts of famous faces (both real and fictional) interspersed with shots of the band performing in an empty room.

DREAMERS – “sweet disaster”
The electrical storm that rages throughout DREAMERS’ clip for “sweet disaster” is the perfect accompaniment to this anthemic track about young love gone wrong, with frontman Nick Wold channeling his inner Bruce Springsteen as he belts out the lyrics while standing on top of a car.

The Best Rock Music Videos of the Week

We’ve rounded up the best rock music videos of the week, including new music videos from Foo Fighters, Greta Van Fleet, and more.

The Best Rock Music Videos of the Day

The top 10 rock music videos of 2020 are a great mix of older and newer artists. There are a few that have been out for a while, but they’re still great to watch. These are the top 10 rock music videos of 2020:

1) “Best of You” by Foo Fighters
2) “In the Name of Love” by U2
3) “Sex on Fire” by Kings of Leon
4) “I Bet You Look Good on the Dancefloor” by Arctic Monkeys
5) “Welcome to the Jungle” by Guns N’ Roses
6) “Wherever I May Roam” by Metallica
7) “Human” by The Killers
8) “She Sells Sanctuary” by The Cult
9) “A Prayer for the Dying” by Seal
10) “One Way or Another” by Blondie

The Best Rock Music Videos of the Hour

The Best Rock Music Videos of the Minute

The best rock music videos of the minute feature a variety of rocks, from the classic rock of the Velvet Underground to the post-punk of Television. In between, there are glam rockers like David Bowie and T. Rex, art rockers like Pink Floyd, and punk rockers like the Ramones. Here are ten of the best rock music videos of 2020.

The Best Rock Music Videos of the Second

The Best Rock Music Videos of the Second:

Rock music has come a long way since its inception in the late 1940s. With the advent of music television in the 1980s, rock music videos became an integral part of the genre, helping to promote both new and established artists. While the early days of MTV were dominated by pop and dance music, the channel increasingly began to show more rock music videos as the years went on. In recent years,rock music has experienced a resurgence in popularity, and many contemporary artists are making some of the best rock music videos of all time.

Here are 10 of the best rock music videos that were released in 2020:

1. “Circles” by Post Malone
2. “Death Bed (Coffee for Your Head)” by Powfu featuring Beabadoobee
3. “Do Re Mi” by Black Pumas
4. “I Wanna Be Sedated” by The Ramones
5. “I Think We’re Alone Now” by Tommy James and The Shondells
6. “In Bloom” by Nirvana
7. “My Own Worst Enemy” by Lit
8. “The Middle” by Jimmy Eat World
9. “Walkie Talkie Man” by Steriogram
10. “You Really Got Me” by The Kinks

The Best Rock Music Videos of 2020