alternative rock

2001
Beastie Boys Under the name Country Mike, Mike D recorded an album, Country Mike’s

Under the name Country Mike, Mike D recorded an album, Country Mike’s Greatest Hits , and gave it to friends and family for Christmas in 2000. Adam “Ad-Rock” Horovitz’s side project BS 2000 released Simply Mortified in 2001. In October 2001, after the September 11, 2001 attacks , the Beastie…
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Limp Bizkit amicably decided to part ways

In October 2001, Durst released a statement on their website stating that “Limp Bizkit and Wes Borland have amicably decided to part ways. Both Limp Bizkit and Borland will continue to pursue their respective musical careers. Both wish each other the best of luck in all future endeavors.” Durst also…
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Mansun ansaphone service went down

In October 2001 the Mansun ansaphone service operated by King since the early days of the band went down.

Fuel (band) certified Double Platinum

Something Like Human peaked at No. 17 on the Billboard 200 and was certified Double Platinum by the RIAA on September 25, 2001.

Catatonia (band) breaking up

on 21 September it was announced that they were breaking up

L'Arc-en-Ciel released on September 5

” Spirit Dreams Inside (Another Dream) “, released on September 5, 2001, was L’Arc-en-Ciel’s last single before a long period of inactivity.

System of a Down cancelled to prevent a similar riot

System of a Down’s scheduled in-store performance the next day was cancelled to prevent a similar riot.

System of a Down audience rushed the stage

On September 3, 2001, System of a Down planned to launch their second album at a free concert in Hollywood as a “thank you” to fans. To a parking lot built for 3,500 people, about 10,000 more came, prompting the fire marshal to cancel without notice at the last minute.…
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Incubus (band) reaching No. 2

The single instantly began to climb up the Alternative charts, reaching No. 2 by early September.

Kaizers Orchestra Ompa til du dør

Their first album, Ompa til du dør , was released on this label in September 2001.