2001 in heavy metal music

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This is a timeline documenting the events of heavy metal in the year 2001.

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Newly formed bands

Re-formed bands

Albums

Disbandments

Events

Deaths

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References

  1. Rivadavia, Eduardo. "Godflesh - In All Languages". Allmusic . Retrieved 2008-06-20.
  2. "Death Frontman Chuck Schuldiner Dies - Music, Celebrity, Artist News | MTV". 2010-10-07. Archived from the original on 2010-10-07. Retrieved 2024-04-19.
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