Nu Metal

Nu metal is a fusion genre that emerged in the mid-1990s, characterized by aggressive, downtuned guitar riffs, complex rhythms, and often, anguished vocal styles that range from screamed intensity to melodic delivery. Born from the convergence of alternative metal, hip-hop, and electronica, nu metal's sonic landscape is marked by its use of seven-string guitars, prominent bass lines, and incorporation of turntable scratching and sampling. Reaching its peak popularity in the late 1990s and early 2000s, nu metal reflected the anxieties and disillusionments of a generation, providing a cathartic outlet for teenage angst and social frustration. Nu metal's cultural significance lies in its ability to merge disparate styles, creating a distinct sound that resonates with fans seeking intense, emotive, and unapologetic music. Distinct from other heavy metal subgenres, nu metal's emphasis on atmospheric texture, introspective lyrics, and genre-bending experimentation sets it apart, making it a pivotal force in shaping the sound of contemporary heavy music.

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The Way We Get It
Single - Released January 15, 2025

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9mice
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As I Lay Dying
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Bleeding Malice
Blood Orchid
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Body Count
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Bullet For My Valentine
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Danzig
Dark Remedy
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Ekzail
Empire Fall
Esprit D'Air
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From Fall to Spring
Gato Fiero
Godmode
Godsmack
Hoob!e
Immurge
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Jonathan Davis
Judge & Jury
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Kid Bookie
Kill the Clowns
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Lamb of God
Last Call Chernobyl
Less Than Hollow
Lil Tytan
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Marilyn Manson
Matthew K. Heafy
Metal Error
Mike's Dead
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Model Child
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Never Obey Again
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New Wave Kill
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RED Hands
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SAUL
SHAVO
Seethe
Seether
Seething Akira
Serena's Fire
Seven Mary Three
Soilwork
Stabbing Westward
Super Duty Tough Work
The Riverside
The Violent
Theory of a Deadman
Three Days Grace
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Velvet Revolver
Vigil Of War
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Five Finger Death Punch
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Rage Against The Machine
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Bullet For My Valentine
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Type O Negative
Killswitch Engage
Puddle Of Mudd
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Bloodhound Gang
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Bush
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Jeris Johnson
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Hinder
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In This Moment
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Crossfade
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Alter Bridge
All That Remains
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