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By the early 2000s, a handful of new bands began to revive glam metal in one form or another. The British band, The Darkness, was one example, albeit in a more tongue-in-cheek manner that's somewhat reminiscent of early Queen. American rockers Buckcherry scored a #1 Mainstream Rock hit with "Lit Up" in 1999. They have continued enjoying success on the pop charts, remaining on the Billboard Top 100 extensively, and have achieved gold certification. Beautiful Creatures, formed by ex-Bang Tango frontman Joe Lesté, signed a major label deal with Warner Bros. Records in 2000.
The late 90s saw a glam metal makeover for shock rockers Marilyn Manson, whose 1998 release Mechanical Animals displayed frequent and heavy amounts of glamourous attire and a more pop-oriented sound compared to the dark and nihilistic sound of its predecessor, Antichrist Superstar. Marilyn Manson was now a glam rock band, borrowing its visual presentation largely from David Bowie, and from Roxy Music and its contemporaries. The band also became notorious for frequent substance abuse and obscene sexual actions, reminiscent of 1980s glam acts.
Newer bands, such as Hollywood's Revlon Red, Wig Wam, Murderdolls, Vains of Jenna, Andrew W.K., Hardcore Superstar, Babylon Bombs, Dirty Penny, Jackviper, Malice in Wonderland, Private Line, Bullets and Octane, Endeverafter, Blessed by a Broken Heart, and Lordi borrow elements from glam metal. Such groups have helped carry glam metal elements, largely lyrical and vocal, to modern fans, often with a heavier, more updated sound. Crashdiet was also signed to a major label and have released two albums. Boston's Damone are another recent glam metal-influenced band who have enjoyed success, having had a song featured on the Madden NFL 2007 soundtrack. Some unsigned and lesser-known bands of the genre that formed during glam metal's popular years are now being signed to smaller labels such as Perris Records and releasing material.
