punk

2002
Blink-182 Box Car Racer

Meanwhile, with time off from touring, DeLonge felt a desire to broaden his musical palette. He channeled his chronic back pain and resulting frustration into Box Car Racer (2002), a project emulating post-hardcore influences. Finn naturally returned to produce and DeLonge invited Barker to record drums, leaving Hoppus the odd…
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AFI (band) left Nitro Records

In 2002, AFI left Nitro Records. DreamWorks Records artists and repertoire executive Luke Wood signed them to the label following intense interest.

Babes in Toyland (band) played shows in Europe

Bjelland played a number of shows in Europe in 2002 under the name Babes in Toyland with a new drummer and bassist from the British band Angelica ; however, Bjelland stopped using the name after Barbero and Herman raised legal issues.

Brand New (band) There’s No ‘I’ in Team

Taking Back Sunday responded on 2002’s “There’s No ‘I’ in Team”, where Nolan and frontman Adam Lazzara alternate vocals and directly quote lyrics from “Seventy Times 7”.

J Church (band) relocated to Austin

In 2002, the band relocated to Austin, Texas , and the group’s final line-up included bassist Ben White and drummer Chris Pfeffer of Severed Head of State, Storm the Tower and Signal Lost.

Brand New (band) toured together in 2002

The two bands toured together in 2002 and Lacey joined Taking Back Sunday on stage in Boulder, Colorado to perform “There’s No ‘I’ in Team”.

Desaparecidos (band) Desaparecidos went on hiatus at the end of 2002. With the continually

Desaparecidos went on hiatus at the end of 2002. With the continually increasing success of Bright Eyes, Oberst did not have the time to dedicate to the band. Oberst continued to record with Bright Eyes , while the other members of Desaparecidos went on to form other projects. Matt Baum…
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Alkaline Trio one with Hot Water Music

They recorded two split EPs: one with Hot Water Music in 2002

Good Charlotte album’s mainstream popularity

2002’s The Young and the Hopeless sold 4.9 million copies and thrust the band into mainstream popularity. The band’s breakthrough single, titled ” Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous “, topped both pop and rock charts around the globe. Singles that were released from the album include ” The Anthem…
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Fugazi went on what it has called an “indefinite hiatus” after the

Fugazi went on what it has called an “indefinite hiatus” after the conclusion of its 2002 UK tour following three sold-out nights at the London Forum on November 2–4, 2002. The hiatus was brought on by the band members’ insistence on spending more time with their families and pursuing other…
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