rock

2001
Fugazi began work on The Argument in 1999. This process saw the group

Fugazi began work on The Argument in 1999. This process saw the group taking more time than usual to write and demo material. Each member brought his own riffs and ideas to the band, jammed on them, and then began piecing the songs together into various configurations before deciding on…
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Skunk Anansie After the band’s split in April 2001, Skin embarked on a solo career

After the band’s split in April 2001, Skin embarked on a solo career. Her debut album, Fleshwounds , co-written with longtime songwriting partner Len Arran , was released in September 2003 and Fake Chemical State was released in March 2006. She has also provided vocals for a number of other…
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Motörhead After taking a month off, the band began working on a new album at

After taking a month off, the band began working on a new album at Chuck Reid’s house in the Hollywood Hills . This album, Hammered , was released the following year. On 1 April 2001, the band gave a one-song performance for Triple H ‘s entrance at WrestleMania X-Seven at…
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John Butler Trio released Three and relocated to Melbourne

In April 2001, the John Butler Trio released Three and relocated to Melbourne to promote the record on the east coast. The track “Betterman” was on high rotation by Triple J. Three peaked at No. 24 on the ARIA Charts . It also remained on the alternative charts for nine…
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Mansun recorded and mixed eight new songs

In April, Draper told fans through the official website that the band had recorded and mixed eight new songs and would continue recording in May. The band were considering their options as to whether to release an EP or to hold the material back for a full album.

Metallica began following Metallica

In April 2001, filmmakers Joe Berlinger and Bruce Sinofsky began following Metallica to document the recording process of the band’s next studio album. Over two years they recorded more than 1,000 hours of footage.

Gorillaz released on 26 March 2001

Gorillaz was released on 26 March 2001 and was a major commercial success, debuting at No. 3 on the UK Albums Chart and No. 14 on the US Billboard 200 , going on to sell over 7 million copies worldwide, powered by the success of the “Clint Eastwood” single. The…
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Manic Street Preachers Know Your Enemy

At this concert, they revealed many tracks from their upcoming sixth album, Know Your Enemy , which was released on 19 March 2001.

L'Arc-en-Ciel released on March 14

The compilation album Clicked Singles Best 13 was released on March 14, 2001.

At the Drive-In In March 2001, less than a month away from a United States tour set

In March 2001, less than a month away from a United States tour set to begin on April 14, At the Drive-In announced an indefinite hiatus at the height of their popularity thus far. The band had played their final show of the preceding world tour on February 21, 2001,…
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