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Honestly. I'm quite shocked. So, let's get this defined. Nu-metal. A form of metal that uses influences from rap, hip-hop and various heavy-metal genres. At first, it was quite a good genre, but now that it is popular, and therefore 'Mainstream', people have this idea that it is a brainwasher. Yes, I will admit there are some bands I want to throttle, alot of them nu-metal, but I hafta get this off my chest. The First Punching-bag of the "MAnStR34m 1S 4 l0zrs Lol!!!1!" Brigade; Slipknot. A Nu-metal band from Iowa, save for their bassist, who's from somewhere else. I'm not a big fan, but their music's alright. Korn. A band from god-knows where, that I dont listen to them much. I'm not that much of a fan, but I love the vocalist's mic-stand. Limp Biz(s?)Cit. I will admit I hate this band. Look. The point I'm trying to get across is this. Give it a chance! You might find something you like! Because, if you go around claiming that all music from that genre sucks, you're no better than the people who resent metal entirely.

Me: Wow, this Slipknot's not bad, they got good sounds. Friend: shmeh, I'm not into nu metal, but yeah, I'll go with the flow. That was a good example, here's what not to do: Me: Wow, this slipknot's pretty awesome. Friend: What? But they're nu-metal! That's so mainstream! Me: And? 'Friend': And nothing! Stop listening to that and put on (Generic band)! Me:... Friend: Even though I bitch about equal treatment, I still think everything form that genre must sound bad becau-, Hey, whatcha doing with that chainsa- YEEAAARRGGGHHHBEEGHG! So, give a genre a chance, and shut up. Jesus, whiny c*nts.

By Your Best F(r)IEND.

A form of hard rock, that started in the early 1990s, with such bands as Korn. Contrary to popular belief, Nu Metal is not actuualy a Metal style, because it evolved from hardcore, which in turn evolved from punk, and not metal. Nu Metal is closely related to rapcore.

Korn, Limp Bizkit, (new) In Flames, (new) Soilwork.

By Velvokai

A new subgenre of metal which includes bands such as Korn, Slipknot, Disturbed, and various others from the late 80's to today. Is often bashed and heavily criticized by "true metal fans" for being "mainstream", or for having "no talent" These guys are just introducing a new metal sound, guys. Get over it. Many people like it, and that's why it became mainstream. I might not like some of the bands, but I don't call them "fake" because of that. They're just as much metal as Metallica or Slayer are, and just because they sound different doesn't mean they suck. It sure would be boring if all bands sounded the same, don't you think? I like all kinds of metal - power, thrash, progressive, and even nu. Here are some examples: I like Slipknot but I don't like Slayer. I like Children of Bodom but I don't like Korn. It's still that metal I know and love, so I listen to it. If I don't like a band, I just don't listen to it. I don't come here and call them fake. If I wanted to complain, I'd at least give good reasons for my complaint.

Idiot: omg liek nu metal sukks its soo fake lol omg lizzen to real metyl liek Metallica or Slayer lol roflz Non-Idiot: Dude, just because it's a different genre doesn't mean it's fake. Just appreciate it or shut up about it.

By SomeBadJoke

Nu-metal, a term created for all those band with so wide a range that they couldnt be put into a single group. bands such as Linkin Park, Korn, Limp Bizkit, bands who could be put into labels such as rap rock, rapcore, metal, electro etc. its a wide range of music in which the different bands are nothing alike with different music styles and different goals in music. Nu-Metal is not a new label, its not a new music style, its people fuckin up bands who dont even want to be in this section

Shove nu metal up your ass!-Mike shinoda Linkin Park

By wee-becka

A subgenre of metal that erupted in the early 90s after legendary thrash metal band Anthrax did a duet with rappers Public Enemy on their song Bring The Noize. plenty of guys liked this so as a result, many bands like Limp Bizkit, Linkin Park, and KoRn were born. it is usually characterized by detuned guitars, pogoing, and extremely fast, whiteboy rapping. their are a few spinoff bands categorized as Nu Metal because it has a bad rap, such as Slipknot and Staind, but they really arent Nu Metal. one thing to remember-SYSTEM OF A DOWN ARE NOT NU METAL, THEY ARE ALT METAL, LIKE DREAM THEATER WITH LESS SHREDDING AND MORE VOCALS.

Nu Metal is pretty cool, i can't see why it gets such a bad rap.

By the original Sgt. Awesome