2002 in heavy metal music explained

This is a timeline documenting the events of heavy metal in 2002.

Newly formed bands

Reformed bands

Albums

Bands disbanded

Events

Deaths

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Paul Baloff Songs, Albums, Reviews, Bio & More . 2024-04-19 . AllMusic . en.
  2. Web site: Ozzy Osbourne Drummer Randy Castillo Dies . https://web.archive.org/web/20230417220913/https://www.mtv.com/news/2fa906/ozzy-osbourne-drummer-randy-castillo-dies . dead . April 17, 2023 . 2024-04-19 . MTV . en.
  3. Web site: 2022-08-22 . The tragic final days of Alice in Chains singer Layne Staley . 2024-04-19 . faroutmagazine.co.uk . en-US.
  4. Web site: Newman . Thomas . 2023-06-07 . The Story Behind the Tragic Death of Robbin Crosby . 2024-04-19 . Chaospin . en-US.
  5. News: 2002-12-11 . Cocaine stopped Entwistle's heart . 2024-04-19 . en-GB.
  6. Web site: The Dead Rock Stars Club 2002 July to December . 2024-04-19 . thedeadrockstarsclub.com.
  7. Web site: Blabbermouth . 2002-09-26 . UPDATE: DROWNING POOL Frontman Died From Heart Disease . 2024-04-19 . BLABBERMOUTH.NET . en.
  8. Web site: BraveWords . GORGUTS Drummer Found Dead! . 2024-04-19 . bravewords.com . en.