metal

2008
Finger Eleven certified Gold in the U.S.

Them vs. You vs. Me was certified Gold in the U.S. in March 2008, peaking at No. 14 on the Hot 100.

Kiss (band) Kiss Alive/35 World Tour announced

On January 30, 2008, Stanley confirmed that Kiss would launch the Kiss Alive/35 World Tour , playing arena and stadium shows in Europe, Australia and New Zealand.

Bullet for My Valentine Scream Aim Fire

The band’s second studio album, Scream Aim Fire , was recorded at Sonic Ranch Studios and was produced by Colin Richardson . Tuck commented at the time, “It’s a lot more up tempo , a lot more aggressive.” The album was released on 28 January 2008. It sold 53,000 copies…
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X Japan release of “I.V.” through iTunes

“I.V.” was released through iTunes on January 23, 2008, topping the store’s charts on that day.

X Japan Tokyo Dome concert dates announced

On January 20, 2008, two Tokyo Dome concert dates were announced for March 28 and March 30.

Black Sabbath New album recorded

which was recorded in the following year

Killswitch Engage US headlining tour and Australian leg

In early 2008, the band embarked on a US headlining tour and an Australian leg.

Rage Against the Machine played European shows

They played a series of shows in Europe in 2008, including Rock am Ring and Rock im Park , Pinkpop Festival , T in the Park in Scotland, the Hultsfred Festival in Sweden, the Reading and Leeds Festivals in England and the Oxegen Festival in Ireland.

Helloween released Past in Different Ways

Kiske did not have any contact with Grosskopf and Weikath for many years. He would later release solo albums with different musical directions. In 2008, Kiske released Past in Different Ways ; an album featuring most of his old Helloween songs, albeit rearranged and re-recorded acoustically. Commenting on Kiske’s dismissal,…
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Nightmare (Japanese band) 2008 began with the release of two more albums. The first, Nightmare

2008 began with the release of two more albums. The first, Nightmare 2003-2005 Single Collection , was released under their old label, Nippon Crown and was the latest installment of their greatest hits. The second, Kyokuto Symphony ~The Five Stars Night~ @Budokan , was their first live album, recorded during…
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