metal

2005
Killswitch Engage reunited with the band

On December 15, 2005, Jesse Leach reunited with the band to sing “My Last Serenade” alongside Howard Jones at the Roadrunner United concert at the Nokia Theater in New York City.

Kiss (band) Rock the Nation Live! DVD released

Selected dates on the tour were filmed for the Rock the Nation Live! concert DVD, released on December 13, 2005.

Korn See You on the Other Side

The band’s first album for Virgin Records, See You on the Other Side , was released on December 6, 2005, and debuted at number three on the Billboard 200, scanning close to 221,000 copies. The album managed to stay in the top half of the Billboard 200 for 34 consecutive…
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Helix (band) Finally, Brian Vollmer published his autobiography , Gimme An R , in

Finally, Brian Vollmer published his autobiography , Gimme An R , in December 2005. The book covered the numerous lineup changes and ups and downs of Helix through their 30-year career, along with many rare photos.

Linkin Park Meteora earned the band multiple awards and honors, including Best

Meteora earned the band multiple awards and honors, including Best Rock Video for “Somewhere I Belong” and the Viewer’s Choice Award for “Breaking the Habit”. Linkin Park also received significant recognition during the 2004 Radio Music Awards , winning the Artist of the Year and Song of the Year (“Numb”)…
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Killswitch Engage live DVD (Set This) World Ablaze

On November 22, 2005, the live DVD (Set This) World Ablaze was released, which contained a live concert at the Palladium in Worcester, Massachusetts , an hour-long documentary, and all the band’s music videos.

Metallica opened for the Rolling Stones

The band opened for the Rolling Stones at SBC Park in San Francisco on November 13 and 15, 2005.

Killswitch Engage re-released as part of Roadrunner Records’ 25th anniversary

on November 1, 2005, Alive or Just Breathing was re-released as part of Roadrunner Records’ 25th anniversary.

Breaking Benjamin toured with 3 Doors Down and Staind

Ben “B.C.” Vaught served as a sit-in drummer for the band, and they later toured with 3 Doors Down and Staind in November 2005.

Black Sabbath UK Hall of Fame induction

In November 2005, Black Sabbath were inducted into the UK Music Hall of Fame