metal

2002
Bullet for My Valentine You/Play with Me

They released another two-track EP in 2002, You/Play with Me , which was produced by Greg Haver.

Adema inclusion in the Resident Evil Soundtrack

2002 also marked Adema’s inclusion in the Resident Evil Soundtrack , contributing the track “Everyone” from their debut album.

2001
Kiss (band) Heroes Award ceremony

On December 4, 2001, Kiss was one of the honorees at the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences (“The Recording Academy”) Heroes Award ceremony, at the NARAS New York Chapter. NARAS has 12 chapters throughout the United States, hence 12 ceremonies throughout the year, with the honorees each being…
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Metallica Hetfield left rehab

Hetfield left rehab on December 4, 2001,

Megadeth played two shows in Arizona

The band instead played two shows in Arizona on November 16 and 17, which were filmed and released as Megadeth’s first live release, Rude Awakening .

Kiss (band) The Box Set

With the band supposedly set to retire by early 2001, a career-encompassing collection entitled simply The Box Set , consisting of 94 tracks on five CDs, was released in November of that year,

Linkin Park During this time, Linkin Park received many invitations to perform on

During this time, Linkin Park received many invitations to perform on many high-profile tours and concerts including Ozzfest , Family Values Tour , and KROQ Almost Acoustic Christmas . The band worked with Jessica Sklar to found their official fan club and street team , “Linkin Park Underground”, in November…
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Twisted Sister benefit concert for NYPD and FDNY

In November 2001, the reunited Twisted Sister joined fellow New York metal artists Anthrax, Overkill, Sebastian Bach, and Ace Frehley to headline a benefit concert for NYPD and FDNY Widows and Orphans Fund in the wake of the September 11, 2001 attacks on the World Trade Center . New York…
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Killswitch Engage began writing new material

Killswitch Engage began writing new material for their second album in November 2001.

Limp Bizkit amicably decided to part ways

In October 2001, Durst released a statement on their website stating that “Limp Bizkit and Wes Borland have amicably decided to part ways. Both Limp Bizkit and Borland will continue to pursue their respective musical careers. Both wish each other the best of luck in all future endeavors.” Durst also…
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