In November 2001, the reunited Twisted Sister joined fellow New York metal artists Anthrax, Overkill, Sebastian Bach, and Ace Frehley to headline a benefit concert for NYPD and FDNY Widows and Orphans Fund in the wake of the September 11, 2001 attacks on the World Trade Center . New York…
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On October 23, 2001, the band released their fourth full-length major label album.
In October 2001, the band released their second album, Feminist Sweepstakes .
Under the name Country Mike, Mike D recorded an album, Country Mike’s Greatest Hits , and gave it to friends and family for Christmas in 2000. Adam “Ad-Rock” Horovitz’s side project BS 2000 released Simply Mortified in 2001. In October 2001, after the September 11, 2001 attacks , the Beastie…
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In October 2001, Durst released a statement on their website stating that “Limp Bizkit and Wes Borland have amicably decided to part ways. Both Limp Bizkit and Borland will continue to pursue their respective musical careers. Both wish each other the best of luck in all future endeavors.” Durst also…
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A 45-track box set of Nirvana rarities was scheduled for release in October 2001.
Something Like Human peaked at No. 17 on the Billboard 200 and was certified Double Platinum by the RIAA on September 25, 2001.
System of a Down’s scheduled in-store performance the next day was cancelled to prevent a similar riot.
On September 3, 2001, System of a Down planned to launch their second album at a free concert in Hollywood as a “thank you” to fans. To a parking lot built for 3,500 people, about 10,000 more came, prompting the fire marshal to cancel without notice at the last minute.…
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The band recorded an album together late in 1999, but Stringfellow later decided to break up the band and re-recorded the album with the help of studio musicians; it was to be released in September 2001. Meanwhile, Auer formed a band of his own, released a pair of EPs, and…
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