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In 2002, Coleman, Walker and Youth recorded their [[Killing Joke (2003 album)|second self-titled album]] with special guest [[Dave Grohl]] on drums. Produced by [[Andy Gill]] and released to much acclaim in 2003, it was heralded as a powerful addition to their earlier classics.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.allmusic.com/album/killing-joke-2003-mw0002021927|title=Killing Joke [2003] - Killing Joke |website=AllMusic}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.anirrationaldomain.net/articles/current/playlouder26july2003.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070209013619/http://www.anirrationaldomain.net/articles/current/playlouder26july2003.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=9 February 2007|title=Play Louder 26 July 2003|date=9 February 2007}}</ref> In 2003, the band played at the biggest open air festival in Europe—[[Przystanek Woodstock]]<ref name="wosp">{{cite web|url=http://www.en.wosp.org.pl/woodstock/ |title=Home - Wielka Orkiestra Świątecznej PomocyP |publisher=en.wosp.org.pl |access-date=11 August 2014 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100325213029/http://www.en.wosp.org.pl/woodstock/ |archive-date=25 March 2010 }}</ref> in Poland. The [[War on Terror]] and the [[invasion of Iraq]] were cited as major factors in their reforming, reflected in the lyrical content of much of the album, based on themes of war, government control and [[Armageddon]]. The album, which fell just short of the UK Top 40 and spawned two singles, "Loose Cannon" (a UK Top 25 hit) and "Seeing Red". The songs were all credited to Coleman/Walker/Youth/Gill, although Raven's name is also on the list of musicians on the liner notes, marking his return to the band after more than a decade. The album was accompanied by a tour of the United States, Europe and Australia in 2003–2004, with ex-Prong drummer [[Ted Parsons]] on board.
In February 2005, now with young drummer Ben Calvert (Twin Zero, Sack Trick), Killing Joke played two consecutive shows at London's [[Shepherd's Bush Empire]] to commemorate their 25th anniversary. [[DVD]] and CD recordings from these concerts were released in the fall of the same year as ''XXV Gathering: The Band that Preys Together Stays Together''. In June, remastered and expanded editions of ''Pandemonium'' and ''Democracy'', were released by [[Cooking Vinyl]]. These were followed in July by remasters of their first four albums (''Killing Joke'' to ''Ha!'') on [[EMI]], who by then owned the E.G. Records catalogue. The second batch of EMI remasters would not appear until January 2008. That year, Reza Udhin joined the band on keyboards when they supported [[Mötley Crüe]]'s British tour; they then began work on their next album in [[Prague]]. Killing Joke's contribution to the world of rock was recognised when they were awarded the "Lifetime Achievement Award" at the 2005 ''[[Kerrang]]'' Awards.<ref>Smith, Alexander. [https://web.archive.org/web/20160427012653/http://www.mtv.com/news/1530113/killing-joke-punk-outfit-revered-by-metallica-and-grohl-still-going-strong/ "Killing Joke punk outfit revered by Metallica and Grohl"]. ''Mtv.com''. 5/3/2006. Retrieved 15 May 2015</ref> The band recorded the new album in "Hell", the basement rehearsal space of Studio Faust Records in Prague, opting for simplicity and raw energy through the use of live takes with a minimum of overdubs.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.allmusic.com/album/hosannas-from-the-basements-of-hell-mw0000342586|title=Hosannas from the Basements of Hell - Killing Joke |website=AllMusic}}</ref> The result was ''[[Hosannas from the Basements of Hell]]'', released in April 2006, which made the UK Top 75.
During a European tour in April 2006, Paul Raven abruptly departed after a few dates to tour with [[Ministry (band)|Ministry]], and was temporarily replaced by Kneill Brown. In October, it was announced that Coleman had been chosen as Composer in Residence for the [[European Union]], to be commissioned to write music for special occasions.<ref name="decibelmagazine.com-Killing_Joke" />
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