melodic metalcore

2005
Killswitch Engage returned for Ozzfest

During the summer of that same year, the band returned for Ozzfest

Killswitch Engage inaugural Taste of chaos tour

In early 2005, Killswitch Engage took part in the inaugural Taste of chaos tour alongside My Chemical Romance and The Used .

Trivium (band) played at Download Festival

In 2005, Trivium played the first Saturday set on the main stage at Download Festival in Castle Donington , England, credited by Heafy as the gig that really launched Trivium on the world stage.

Bring Me the Horizon re-releasing the EP

UK label Visible Noise noticed the band after the release of their EP, and signed them for a four-album deal, in addition to re-releasing the EP in January 2005.

Killswitch Engage nominated for Best Metal Performance

and in 2005 the song was nominated for Best Metal Performance for the 47th Grammy Awards .

Trivium (band) played at Road Rage 2005

Trivium also played at Road Rage 2005 and Ozzfest .

Bullet for My Valentine Download Festival Snickers stage

In 2005, with increased popularity, they played on the larger Download Festival Snickers stage

Demon Hunter (band) In 2005, Demon Hunter went back to The Compound in Seattle

In 2005, Demon Hunter went back to The Compound in Seattle, Washington to record their third studio album, entitled The Triptych . The word ” triptych ” centers around the concept of three, as it was the band’s third album. Included on the album is a cover of Prong ‘s…
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2004
Bullet for My Valentine Self-titled EP

A self-titled EP was released on 15 November 2004 in the UK. Produced by Colin Richardson , it featured five tracks and marked the band’s first official release.

Bring Me the Horizon releasing their first EP

In the months following their formation, Bring Me the Horizon created a demo album titled Bedroom Sessions . They followed this by releasing their first EP , This Is What the Edge of Your Seat Was Made For , in September 2004 through local UK label Thirty Days of Night…
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