hard rock

2003
L'Arc-en-Ciel 666

666 (2003)

TSA (band) As is common of heavy metal bands with acronym -based names, “TSA”

As is common of heavy metal bands with acronym -based names, “TSA” may have no meaning, although in a 2003 press release one of the founders claimed that the acronym originally meant “Tajne Stowarzyszenie Abstynentów” – “Teetotallers’ Secret Association”.

AC/DC back catalogue remastered and reissued

In 2003, the entire back catalogue – except Ballbreaker and Stiff Upper Lip – was remastered and reissued.

Audioslave second single

” Like a Stone “, the second single from Audioslave, was released in early 2003. It was the highest-charting single from the album, reaching number one on Billboard ‘ s Mainstream Rock Tracks and Modern Rock Tracks charts. It was certified gold, making it Audioslave’s most successful single. The music…
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Silverstein (band) The following January the band went into the studio to record their

The following January the band went into the studio to record their first full-length debut album, When Broken Is Easily Fixed . It was recorded at Unity Gain and Mount Fairview studios, with producer Justin Koop and was released on May 20, 2003, through Victory Records . Six songs were…
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L'Arc-en-Ciel co-starred in the 2003 movie Moon Child

co-starred in the 2003 movie Moon Child

Twisted Sister Halloween-themed project called Van Helsing’s Curse

In 2003, Snider and Franco collaborated on a Halloween-themed project called Van Helsing’s Curse . The project’s first album, Oculus Infernum , was released by Koch Records and featured a blend of heavy metal and orchestral elements in the style of Trans-Siberian Orchestra .

AC/DC Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction

Later in 2003, AC/DC were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame .

Cold Chisel Ringside Tour

In 2003 they re-grouped for the Ringside Tour

Velvet Revolver When Stone Temple Pilots disbanded in 2003, the band sent Weiland new

When Stone Temple Pilots disbanded in 2003, the band sent Weiland new music, which he took into his studio and added vocals. This music eventually became the song “Set Me Free”. Weiland was still unsure whether or not he wanted to join, despite delivering the music to the band himself…
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