United States

2006
Eels (band) The first tour in support of the Blinking Lights album, billed as

The first tour in support of the Blinking Lights album, billed as Eels with Strings, featured primarily performances by E on acoustic guitar, organ or piano, backed by Allen “Big Al” Hunter on piano and upright bass , Jeffrey Lyster (also known as Chet Atkins III or “The Chet”) on…
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The All-American Rejects In 2006, the second single and title track from Move Along was

In 2006, the second single and title track from Move Along was released. Within the first weeks after premiering their video, it had been on the Total Request Live countdown, hitting number-one four days in a row. The single did not chart on the Billboard Hot 100 until almost six…
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Lucky Boys Confusion In late 2006, Pandav, along with Chicago DJ’s JJ Flores and Steve

In late 2006, Pandav, along with Chicago DJ’s JJ Flores and Steve Smooth , recorded an EP under the name Shock Stars. The album was released on March 6, 2007, in CD and digital formats. Shock Stars played their first live show at Double Door . Shock Stars broke up…
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Pentagram (band) Hank Williams III included renditions of the classic versions of

Hank Williams III included renditions of the classic versions of Pentagram’s “Be Forewarned” and “Forever My Queen” in his live set. During his performance at the Black Cat club in 2006, Liebling joined Williams onstage and performed the songs himself. On September 15, 2006, Liebling joined Witchcraft onstage at a…
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Blonde Redhead vocals for Sisters

In 2006 Makino recorded vocals for the film Sisters .

Five Finger Death Punch debut album recorded

By the end of 2006, their debut album, The Way of the Fist had been recorded and entirely self-produced.

Kutless The fourth album, Hearts of the Innocent , was released on March 21

The fourth album, Hearts of the Innocent , was released on March 21, 2006, peaking at No. 45 on the Billboard 200 Albums chart. The band followed up with a tour, also featuring Stellar Kart , Disciple , and Falling Up .

Underoath Released on June 20, 2006, Define the Great Line sold 98,000 copies

Released on June 20, 2006, Define the Great Line sold 98,000 copies in its first week and debuted on the Billboard 200 Chart at No. 2, the highest debut for a Christian album since 1997. With the debut of Define the Great Line , Underoath simultaneously released a special edition…
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Cartel (band) The band continued, re-releasing their debut album Chroma under Epic

The band continued, re-releasing their debut album Chroma under Epic Records . The new release is packaged with a live EP Live Dudes . After the re-release, “Say Anything (Else)” was featured in Madden 07 and their single “Honestly” became a hit when it was played on New York City’s…
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Twisted Sister was inducted into the Long Island Music Hall of Fame

Twisted Sister was inducted into the Long Island Music Hall of Fame on October 15, 2006. On December 13, 2006, Twisted Sister made an appearance on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno . The group performed its rock version of ” O Come, All Ye Faithful “, which is arranged…
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