Several rock and metal bands got back together in 2023 — whether they had been dormant for many years or, in at least one case, just a few months.

But no matter the circumstances, it's simply a boon for fans when a rock or metal band they like resumes activity after some time away.

After all, why keep things mothballed when the rock and metal gods are calling?

Did your favorite rock or metal band reunite this year? See who made the list below.

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And we don't mean bands that staged comeback tours but weren't actually dormant officially. We mean the bands that fully and unequivocally reactivated in 2023.

Without further ado, check out the list below. As a bonus, underneath that, find a list of the rock and metal bands that broke up in 2023.

Bands That Got Back Together in 2023

These are the rock and metal bands that reunited in 2023.

Gallery Credit: Philip Trapp

Bands That Broke Up in 2023

These are the rock and metal bands that broke up in 2023.

Gallery Credit: Philip Trapp

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