United States

2000
The Smashing Pumpkins On December 2, 2000, the Smashing Pumpkins played a farewell concert

On December 2, 2000, the Smashing Pumpkins played a farewell concert at the Metro, the same Chicago club where their career had effectively started twelve years earlier. The four-and-a-half-hour-long show featured 35 songs spanning the group’s career, and attendees were given a recording of the band’s first concert at the…
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Latterman self released their debut

and self released their debut None Of These Songs Are About Girls in 2000.

Ratt In 1999, Ratt added Keri Kelli as a second guitarist. In January

In 1999, Ratt added Keri Kelli as a second guitarist. In January 2000, Pearcy left the group again and went on tour with his band Nitronic, which soon after became “Ratt Featuring Stephen Pearcy”. He was replaced by former Love/Hate vocalist Jizzy Pearl as new lead vocalist.

Fishbone To Put It Bluntly

After leaving Fishbone, Kibby released two albums with his band Dirty Walt & The Columbus Sanitation: To Put It Bluntly (2000)

Killswitch Engage First festival appearances

In 2000 the band made their first appearances at the New England Metal and Hardcore Festival and Hellfest .

Primus (band) In 2000, Primus performed a cover of Black Sabbath ‘ s song ” N.I.B

In 2000, Primus performed a cover of Black Sabbath ‘ s song ” N.I.B. ” featuring vocals by Ozzy Osbourne . The track originally appeared on the album Nativity in Black II: A Tribute to Black Sabbath . The track was also released as part of Osbourne’s 2005 Prince of…
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Diesel Boy appears, as a band, while performing their own material

Diesel Boy appears, as a band, while performing their own material from the Cock Rock album, on an episode of Freaks and Geeks called “Noshing and Moshing” that aired in 2000.

Jackyl In 2000, lead singer Dupree recorded a solo album entitled Foot

In 2000, lead singer Dupree recorded a solo album entitled Foot Fetish .

Hoobastank signed the band

This attracted interest from Island Records , who signed the band in 2000.

Blues Traveler have been featured on VH1 ‘s Behind the Music , A&E ‘s

Blues Traveler have been featured on VH1 ‘s Behind the Music , A&E ‘s Private Sessions , and Austin City Limits . The group recorded the title track to the Sandra Boynton children’s album Dog Train , which was also used as the promotional music for the American Kennel Club…
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