alternative rock

2005
Audioslave third Grammy nomination

In December 2005, Audioslave received its third Grammy nomination at the 48th Grammy Awards in the Best Hard Rock Performance category for “Doesn’t Remind Me”.

Paramore replaced Jason Bynum

featuring Hunter Lamb ( rhythm guitar ), who replaced Jason Bynum in December 2005.

10 Years (band) 10 Years were then signed to Universal Records in 2005 and released

10 Years were then signed to Universal Records in 2005 and released their major label debut, The Autumn Effect on August 16, 2005, with the songs ” Wasteland ” and ” Through the Iris ” picking up regional radio play. Their first single, “Wasteland”, spent over 12 months on the…
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Alkaline Trio re-release of Crimson

In December 2005, a dual-disc special edition re-release of Crimson hit store shelves. This album features the original cut of Crimson released earlier in the year, while the 2nd disc has demo and acoustic/live versions of some of the songs. Additionally, an enhanced version of the lyrics and liner notes…
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Linkin Park Meteora earned the band multiple awards and honors, including Best

Meteora earned the band multiple awards and honors, including Best Rock Video for “Somewhere I Belong” and the Viewer’s Choice Award for “Breaking the Habit”. Linkin Park also received significant recognition during the 2004 Radio Music Awards , winning the Artist of the Year and Song of the Year (“Numb”)…
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Smash Mouth In December 2005, the band released a Christmas album Gift of Rock

In December 2005, the band released a Christmas album Gift of Rock . It featured covers of Christmas songs by many artists, such as the Kinks and the Ramones , and one original song, “Baggage Claim”.

The Smiths In November 2005, Joyce told Marc Riley on BBC Radio 6 Music that

In November 2005, Joyce told Marc Riley on BBC Radio 6 Music that financial hardship had reduced him to selling rare Smiths recordings on eBay. By way of illustration, Riley played part of an unfinished instrumental known as the “Click Track” (or “Cowbell Track”). Morrissey responded with a statement three…
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INXS Switch released

On 29 November 2005, Switch —the band’s first album with Fortune as lead singer—was released in the United States via Epic Records .

Asian Kung-Fu Generation appeared as guests

They also appeared as guests on GOGOICHI –SPACE SHOWER CHART SHOW– on November 27 on SPACE SHOWER TV.

System of a Down Hypnotize

The second part of the double album, Hypnotize , was released on November 22, 2005. Like Mezmerize , it debuted at No. 1 in the US. With this release, System of a Down joined The Beatles and rappers 2Pac and DMX as the fourth artist ever to have two studio…
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