User:OnBeyondZebrax/sandbox/Nu metal

Bands associated with nu metal have derived influence from a variety of diverse styles, including multiple sub-genres of heavy metal.Nu metal music is largely syncopated and based on guitar riffs, although guitar solos are rare. Many nu metal bands use seven-string guitars to create heavier sound. DJs are also sometimes used for scratching and electronic backgrounds. Nu metal vocal styles range between singing, rapping, screaming and death growling.

In 1997, nu metal was beginning to rise in popularity. 1998 is generally recognized as the year nu metal broke into the mainstream. In the late 1990s, some bands were blending nu metal with other genres (e.g.,alternative metal or industrial metal). In 2002, critics began claiming that nu metal's mainstream popularity was declining, but some bands still had commercial success.

By the mid-2000s, metalcore (a fusion of extreme metal and hardcore punk) was the most popular sub-genre in metal. During this period, many nu metal bands experimented with other genres and sounds. In the 2010s, despite the lack of radio play and popularity, some nu metal bands still had critical and commercial success.

Nu metal is controversial amongst fans of other metal genres, and the genres' detractors have labeled nu metal derogatory terms such as "mallcore". Some bands considered influential to nu metal have tried to distance themselves from the genre.