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Backstreet Boys
American musical group; boy band
Korn
Korn (stylized as KoЯn) is an American nu metal band from Bakersfield, California, originally formed in 1993 by James "Munky" Shaffer, Reginald "Fieldy" Arvizu and David Silveria, who were members of the band L.A.P.D. Their current lineup features Shaffer (guitar), Brian "Head" Welch (guitar), Jonathan Davis (vocals), and Ray Luzier (drums), the last of whom replaced Silveria in 2007. The band is notable for pioneering and popularizing the nu metal genre.
Daft Punk
French electronic music band
Children of Bodom
Finnish melodic death metal band
Dimmu Borgir
Norwegian symphonic black metal band
Garbage
American rock band
Apocalyptica
Apocalyptica is a Finnish symphonic metal band from Helsinki, formed in 1993. The band is currently composed of three classically trained cellists Eicca Toppinen, Paavo Lötjönen, and Perttu Kivilaakso. Originally a classical-style Metallica tribute band, the band eventually adopted a neoclassical metal style without the use of conventional guitars and bass. They have sold over four million albums to date.
Korpiklaani
Korpiklaani (Finnish for ) is a Finnish folk metal band from Lahti that was formerly known as Shamaani Duo and Shaman.
Papa Roach
American rock band
Boyzone
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HammerFall
HammerFall is a Swedish power metal band from Gothenburg. It was formed in 1993 by ex-Ceremonial Oath guitarist Oscar Dronjak. They have released thirteen studio albums.
Savage Garden
Australian pop rock duo
Billy Talent
Canadian rock band
Rhapsody of Fire
Italian power metal band
Scooter
German techno band
The Hives
Swedish musical group; rock band
Jimmy Eat World
American rock band
Train
American rock band
Modest Mouse
American band
All Saints
British girl group
Wilco
Wilco is an American rock band based in Chicago. The band was formed in 1994 by the remaining members of alternative country group Uncle Tupelo after singer Jay Farrar's departure. Wilco's lineup changed frequently during its first decade, with only singer Jeff Tweedy and bassist John Stirratt remaining from the original incarnation. Since early 2004 the lineup has been unchanged, consisting of Tweedy, Stirratt, guitarist Nels Cline, multi-instrumentalist Pat Sansone, keyboard player Mikael Jorgensen, and drummer Glenn Kotche. Wilco has released thirteen studio albums, a live double album, and
Nile
American death metal band
Six Feet Under
American death metal band
Theatre of Tragedy
Norwegian musical group
Aventura
American musical group; bachata band
Supergrass
thumb|Supergrass onstage at the Crystal Palace Bowl, August 2021 Supergrass are an English rock band formed in 1993. For the majority of the band's tenure, the line-up consisted of brothers Gaz (lead vocals, guitar) and Rob Coombes (keyboards), Mick Quinn (bass, backing vocals), and Danny Goffey (drums, backing vocals). Originally a three-piece, Rob Coombes officially joined in 2002.
Ulver
Ulver (Norwegian for "wolves") is a Norwegian experimental electronic band founded in 1993, by vocalist Kristoffer Rygg. Their early works, such as debut album Bergtatt, were categorised as folklore-influenced black metal, but the band has since evolved a fluid and increasingly eclectic musical style, blending genres such as experimental rock, electronica, ambient, trip hop, symphonic and chamber traditions, noise, progressive and experimental music into their oeuvre. 1997 marked their international debut with the release of their third album Nattens madrigal through German label Century Media
Super Furry Animals
Welsh rock band
Dark Funeral
Swedish black metal band
The Presidents of the United States of America
American rock band
Taake
Taake () is a Norwegian black metal band from Bergen, formed in 1993 and originally named Thule. The band's one continuous member is Hoest, who writes all and records most of the music. Taake has released eight full-length albums and several EPs. The band describes itself as "True Norwegian black metal", and Hoest said he wants to "awaken national pride and cultural nostalgia" in Norwegian listeners as well as to remind people "that Hell is right here on Earth and that humans can be demons". All lyrics are in Hoest's native dialect and are printed in Norse runes. Taake is the old spelling of t
Kula Shaker
English psychedelic rock band, 1995–1999, 2004–
The Donnas
American musical group; rock band
Third Eye Blind
American rock band
Summoning
Austrian black metal band
213
American hip hop supergroup consisting of Snoop Dogg, Warren G and Nate Dogg
Lighthouse Family
British musical duo
Dark Moor
Spanish metal band
Slash's Snakepit
band
Corona
Italian Eurodance band
Bal-Sagoth
Bal-Sagoth () are an English symphonic black metal band from Sheffield, formed in 1993. The group originally formed as an epic symphonic black metal band with strong death metal elements. Vocalist/lyricist Byron Roberts took the name Bal-Sagoth from the Robert E. Howard short story "The Gods of Bal-Sagoth". The band's first demo was recorded in 1993, and Bal-Sagoth have since released three albums on Cacophonous Records and three with Nuclear Blast.
Trans-Siberian Orchestra
American rock band
Nailbomb
Nailbomb is an American heavy metal band formed in 1993 as a side project by Brazilian musician Max Cavalera (then the frontman of Sepultura) and British musician Alex Newport of Fudge Tunnel. They play a combination of primarily industrial metal and thrash metal, with elements of crust punk and sludge metal. The band recorded one studio album, Point Blank, and played a warmup live performance and their only official gig for 29 years at the 1995 Dynamo Open Air Festival two days later, after which the band disbanded. The band reunited for the first time in 29 years in Tempe, Arizona in Novembe
Keep of Kalessin
Norwegian metal band
Spoon
American rock band
Einherjer
Einherjer is a Viking metal band from Haugesund, Norway, founded in 1993. Some of the band's albums are heavily folk influenced, while others have a more traditional symphonic black metal sound. Their lyrics retell Norse legends, and each of their albums has its own theme. The band split up in early 2004 after releasing the album Blot in December 2003, but later reformed.
Enthroned
Enthroned is a Belgian black metal band formed in Charleroi who are one of the premier acts of the Belgian black metal scene.
Maxx
Eurodance act from Germany
Plastic Tree
Japanese rock group
Mortiis
Mortiis is an electronic band from Notodden, Norway fronted by Håvard Ellefsen, who is also known as the namesake of the band. The name is a misspelling of the word "mortis", which is the pronunciation used by the band. Mortiis started as the solo project of Ellefsen as a means to convey a story. This aspect was lost over time and Mortiis slowly formed into a band. Ellefsen previously played bass in the black metal band Emperor (1991–1992), prior to forming this project in 1993. The time he spent in his previous band laid the groundworks for mixing black metal elements with various electronic
Madrugada
Norwegian rock band
Gehenna
Norwegian black metal band
Limbonic Art
band
Mushroomhead
Mushroomhead is an American heavy metal band from Cleveland, Ohio. Formed in 1993 in the Cleveland Warehouse District, the band is known for their avant-garde sound and horror film-inspired imagery which features masks and costumes as well as their unique live shows usually performed at smaller venues.
Aura Noir
Norwegian black/thrash metal band
Hocico
Hocico () is a Mexican electro-industrial duo that was formed in 1993 in Mexico City.
Old Man's Child
Norwegian black metal band
Filter
American rock band
Lacrimas Profundere
German gothic metal band
Virgin Black
Australian band