hard rock

1994
Metallica Woodstock ’94 performance

including a headlining performance at Woodstock ’94

1993
Deep Purple drafted to complete the Japanese dates

Joe Satriani was drafted to complete the Japanese dates in December

Motörhead played two dates at the Arena Obras Sanitarias in Buenos

Motörhead played two dates at the Arena Obras Sanitarias in Buenos Aires in April 1993 and toured Europe from early June until early July, returning to the United States to play one show at the New York Ritz on 14 August. A new producer was sought for the band’s next…
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Metallica box set release

Live Shit: Binge & Purge , the band’s first box set, was released in November 1993.

Deep Purple after a show in Helsinki

Blackmore left Deep Purple for the second and final time after a show in Helsinki , Finland, in November 1993.

Journey (band) On November 3, 1991, Schon, Cain, and Perry reunited to perform

On November 3, 1991, Schon, Cain, and Perry reunited to perform “Faithfully” and “Lights” at the Bill Graham tribute concert Laughter, Love & Music at Golden Gate Park, following the concert promoter’s death in a helicopter accident. In October 1993, Schon, Rolie, Valory, Dunbar, Smith, and Cain reunited and performed…
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Cold Chisel Heat

Walker wrote “Stone Cold” for the singer’s sixth studio album, Heat (October 1993).

Def Leppard Retro Active

A collection of B-sides and unreleased tracks recorded between 1984 and 1993, called Retro Active , was released in October 1993, preceded by the success of the acoustic ballad ” Two Steps Behind ” (from the Arnold Schwarzenegger film Last Action Hero ). The song charted in many countries, reaching…
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Local H first show as a duo

Local H played their first show as a duo on September 3, 1993.

Shihad According to music journalist, Ed Nimmervoll , “their sound had grown

According to music journalist, Ed Nimmervoll , “their sound had grown more industrial under the influence of [Coleman].” Herlihy noticed their sonation “had evolved to be more mature; a fuller sound and slightly more melodic approach.” The album provided their highest charting single, “I Only Said”, which peaked at No.…
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