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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311
9mice
AFI
Anders Friden
As I Lay Dying
Atreyu
Benji Webbe
Bloodlyne
Body Count
Boyu
Brave Ones
Breaking Benjamin
Brower
Burton C. Bell
Bush
Cassyette
Chaoseum
Chemical Empire
Coldhaven
Coldwards
Collective Soul
Comastatic
Coping Method
Creed
Crossbone Skully
Danzig
Dead Men Don't Wear Plaid
Dead On A Sunday
Defects
Delilah Bon
Disciple Theory
EMERGE
Esprit D'Air
FLAT BLACK
Filter
From Fall to Spring
Gawdful
Ghostshaft
Godmode
Godsmack
Gojira
H.E.R.O.
Heal The Hurt
Hoob!e
IMPVLSE
Immurge
Insurgent
J-DOG
Jason Aalon Butler
Jeris Johnson
Jonathan Davis
Judge & Jury
Katalysst
Kid Bookie
Kill the Clowns
Killswitch Engage
LOVELOST
LYNCH
Lacuna Coil
Lamb of God
Linkin Park
Machine Head
Marilyn Manson
Matthew K. Heafy
Metal Error
Mike's Dead
Mimi Barks
Model Child
Motörhead
NG
Nature Pleads Revenge
Never Obey Again
New Wave Kill
No Silence
PANTERA BLUE
RED Hands
Rage Against The Machine
Red Rob
Rev Theory
SHAVO
Seethe
Seether
Seething Akira
Seven Mary Three
Sick Century
Staind
Super Duty Tough Work
The God Bombs
The Violent
Theory of a Deadman
Titans in Time
UNTIL DAWN
Velvet Revolver
Vigil Of War
We Are PIGS
World Divided
Wé Ani
Zero 9:36
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robbietheused
Linkin Park
System Of A Down
Slipknot
Deftones
Disturbed
Three Days Grace
Limp Bizkit
Korn
Alice In Chains
Five Finger Death Punch
Papa Roach
Creed
Rage Against The Machine
Pantera
Shinedown
3 Doors Down
Breaking Benjamin
Marilyn Manson
Incubus
TOOL
Seether
Soundgarden
Stone Temple Pilots
Audioslave
Rob Zombie
Bullet For My Valentine
Kid Rock
Godsmack
Hoobastank
Gojira
Staind
Nine Inch Nails
Chevelle
Lamb of God
Motörhead
Type O Negative
Theory of a Deadman
Halestorm
Killswitch Engage
Puddle Of Mudd
Drowning Pool
Bush
Bloodhound Gang
P.O.D.
Stone Sour
311
Parkway Drive
9mice
Trivium
Jeris Johnson
Sepultura
Hinder
Finger Eleven
Flyleaf
Collective Soul
A Perfect Circle
Mudvayne
In This Moment
Faith No More
Lit
Crazy Town
Crossfade
AFI
Alien Ant Farm
Saliva
As I Lay Dying
Alter Bridge
Black Label Society
Static-X
Alex Terrible
All That Remains
Atreyu
Trapt
Serj Tankian
Everclear
Primus
Machine Head
10 Years
Silverchair
Buckcherry
Danzig
Pop Evil
Skindred
Chad Kroeger
Hatebreed
SICK PUPPIES
Jane's Addiction
Meshuggah
VIOLENT VIRA
Dope
Wind Walkers
White Zombie
Fuel
SHAVO
Whitechapel
Saving Abel
Sevendust
Suicidal Tendencies
Corey Taylor
Candlebox