In August 1997, the band released their first studio album, Word Gets Around , which reached number six in the UK Albums chart , from which five singles were released. The debut single, released 25 November 1996, was “Looks Like Chaplin”. Afterwards, the band embarked on a successful world tour.
On 25 November 1996, a statue of Mercury was unveiled in Montreux overlooking Lake Geneva , almost five years to the day since his death.
released on 19 November 1996.
On 30 October 1996 Soda Stereo became the first Latin American band to transmit a live concert via the Internet , through the Argentine radio program Cuál Es? (Which Is It?). The show was conducted by Mario Pergolini on Argentina Rock & Pop radio. The band played live from the…
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Although Alice in Chains never officially disbanded, Staley became a recluse, rarely leaving his Seattle condominium following the death of his ex-fiancée Demri Parrott on October 29, 1996.
Life Is Peachy was released October 15, 1996 and despite minimal radio airplay and television attention, the album debuted at number three on the Billboard 200, and peaked at number one in New Zealand. The album sold 106,000 copies in its first week. Jon Pareles from The New York Times…
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The band’s second studio album, Antichrist Superstar , was released on October 8, 1996.
A tour began in October 1996, two weeks after Ænima ‘ s release. Following numerous appearances in the United States and Europe, Tool headed for Australia and New Zealand in late March 1997. Eventually returning to the United States, Tool appeared at Lollapalooza ’97 in July, this time as a…
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In 1996, the band began touring the States in early January and played 30 venues up to 15 February; a seven-date tour of Europe in June and July was followed by two engagements in South America during August. A tour of the United States with Belladonna and Speedball began with…
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It was continued in October with the Encore – To Rise tour, 28 concerts in smaller venues,