Slayer + Other Big Bands Who Released Albums on 9/11

These rock and metal artists never expected this when setting their release date, but unfortunately there were some pretty big albums that were issued on 9/11 and some that faced unintended negative pushback due to the events of the day.

Sept. 11, 2001 will forever be known for one of the most devastating terror attacks taking place on American soil. The impact of the event informed many ways of life in the aftermath.

Unfortunately, Sept. 11 proved to be one of the heaviest release days for new music of the year.

In the aftermath of 9/11, radio started revising their playlists and removing songs that might be considered triggering out of concern for sensitivity to the recent events. Some acts, such as Slayer, caught some backlash due to the unfortunate titling of their most recent album. Dream Theater, meanwhile, needed a full on recall of their new album due to the artwork.

As we reflect on 9/11, here are some of the acts who released new music on that day. Some were impacted by the events more than others. But as you'll see, some pretty major albums for their time unfortunately share this moment in history.