Alkaline Trio released their fifth studio album on Vagrant Records, titled Crimson , on May 24, 2005, which featured the single “Time to Waste.” The single for this song also included bonus tracks produced by Squirtgun and Common Rider bassist Mass Giorgini . The tracks “Mercy Me” and “Burn” have…
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then a day later in the U.S.
Out of Exile was released internationally on May 23, 2005
The first album, Mezmerize , was released on May 17, 2005, to favorable reviews by critics. It debuted at No. 1 in the United States, Canada, Australia and all around the world, making it System of a Down’s second No. 1 album. First-week sales exceeded 800,000 copies worldwide.
On May 6, 2005, Audioslave played a free show in Havana , Cuba, in front of an estimated 50,000 people at the La Tribuna Antiimperialista José Martí ( José Martí Anti-Imperialist Stand ) venue, which was purpose-built in 2000 for mass protests against the U.S. government.
The band traveled to Havana—bringing along their camera crew—on May 4 to spend two days visiting historic sites and interacting with Cuban musicians and youngsters.
From Under the Cork Tree debuted and peaked at number nine on the Billboard 200 upon its May 3, 2005 release.
The track “Make a Move” , was released to radio in late May, and song reached No. 17 (Alternative Charts) and No. 19 (Mainstream Rock Charts).
With Teeth was released in May 2005, though it was leaked prior to its official release date.
Seether’s follow-up album, Karma and Effect , was released in May 2005. Originally titled Catering to Cowards , the name was changed due to the record label’s demand. Karma and Effect debuted at number 8 on the US Billboard 200 album charts and was certified gold in the US and…
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