Body Count releases their first album in nine years, Murder 4 Hire. The album features the band's new line-up: Bendrix (rhythm guitar), Vincent Price (bass), and O.T. (drums).
Slayer releases their tenth studio album, Christ Illusion. The album entered the Billboard 200 at number 5—the band's highest U.S. chart position to date. The single
Eyes of the Insane won the
Best Metal Performance category at the 49th Grammy Awards.
Extreme reunite for a second time – now with their "classic" original line-up – to do a small three-show reunion tour in
New England.