alternative rock

2002
Alice in Chains died on April 5

The autopsy concluded that Staley died on April 5, two weeks before his body was found.

Korn premature premiere

On April 2, 2002, the Opie and Anthony Show began airing songs from Untouchables . After playing a few songs, the broadcasters received a cease-and-desist letter from Sony Music Entertainment . Opie and Anthony said “The reason for the premature premiere was to infuriate a rival New York station, which…
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Buck-Tick 2002 marked the 15th anniversary of the band’s debut. In March, they

2002 marked the 15th anniversary of the band’s debut. In March, they released the five-disc Picture Product home video, which includes interviews with the members, every music video they made, and a documentary on the band, and in September all of their Victor albums were remastered and re-released. March 6,…
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Creed (band) delayed in April 2002

it was delayed in April 2002 when Stapp suffered a concussion and vertebrae damage after being involved in a car crash .

Hole (band) called The Howard Stern Show

In April 2002, Love called The Howard Stern Show and said she had written nine songs with songwriter Linda Perry ,

Mansun low-key UK tour

In April and May 2002 the band embarked on a low-key UK tour, which was initially planned to be secret and promoted under the pseudonym The Masons. The band played short ten song sets on the tour, one half old songs and the other half new songs set to appear…
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Audioslave confirmed for the seventh annual Ozzfest

On March 19, 2002, the group, still unnamed, was confirmed for the seventh annual Ozzfest . A few days later, reports surfaced that the band had broken up before they had played for a public audience. Cornell’s manager confirmed that he had left the band, with no explanation given.

Kent (band) released Dom andra

The first single from the album, ” Dom andra ” (The Others), released on 18 March 2002, became a huge hit on Swedish radio.

Incubus (band) shot the video

While in Sydney, the band shot the video for their next single, “Warning”, from March 7 until March 11.

Alice in Chains commented

However, in March that year, Cantrell commented, “We’re all still around, so it’s possible [Alice in Chains] could all do something someday, and I fully hope someday we will.”