It's time to set some things straight about Nu-metal, like what IS nu metal and what is not. First off, Nickelback and Three Doors Down are MUCH more like rock bands, not metal. Granted they suck, but they're not metal in the least, either lyrically or in theme. This is important because calling bands like them "nu-metal" gives nu-metal an even worse name than it already has.
I also notice that a lot of people here are jumping to the defense of System of a Down and I must say I agree. SOAD is the only "nu-metal" band that really stands out in the category. System's songs and lyrics have some cool themes much like early Metallica (no, I'm not saying they sound very much alike but the themes of the songs are similar) unlike the emotionally insecure screaming of Slipknot (they have 4 more members than they need and Cory can't sing for his life), Linkin Park (Chester sounds like he has a vibrator stuck in his larnyx) and of course that poser Fred Durst. SOAD's songs are also quite catchy 99% non-depressing, they'll even make you laugh sometimes. It is for this reason that I find it hard to actually call them nu metal. Maybe Alternative Metal would be better for SOAD. Besides, does their lead singer Serj sound much like your typical screaming nu metal frontman?
Overall, nu metal is like any other musical genre, with good bands and bad ones to match. Good nu metal bands include SOAD, Atreyu, Disturbed, Ill Nino, and some KoRn. Bad ones include poppy bands such as Linkin Park, Slipknot, POD, Limp Bizkit, some KoRn, Puddle of Mudd, and Drowning Pool.
I also notice that a lot of people here are jumping to the defense of System of a Down and I must say I agree. SOAD is the only "nu-metal" band that really stands out in the category. System's songs and lyrics have some cool themes much like early Metallica (no, I'm not saying they sound very much alike but the themes of the songs are similar) unlike the emotionally insecure screaming of Slipknot (they have 4 more members than they need and Cory can't sing for his life), Linkin Park (Chester sounds like he has a vibrator stuck in his larnyx) and of course that poser Fred Durst. SOAD's songs are also quite catchy 99% non-depressing, they'll even make you laugh sometimes. It is for this reason that I find it hard to actually call them nu metal. Maybe Alternative Metal would be better for SOAD. Besides, does their lead singer Serj sound much like your typical screaming nu metal frontman?
Overall, nu metal is like any other musical genre, with good bands and bad ones to match. Good nu metal bands include SOAD, Atreyu, Disturbed, Ill Nino, and some KoRn. Bad ones include poppy bands such as Linkin Park, Slipknot, POD, Limp Bizkit, some KoRn, Puddle of Mudd, and Drowning Pool.
by mmmSStah August 5, 2004
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nu-metallers are flaming homosexuals
by Mr. Ed February 28, 2005
Get the nu-metaller mug.White teenagers that are either from the suburbs or a rural-ish type area that like to smoke weed.
They wear those goofy flat-billed fitted caps but wear Hollister and Abercrombie clothes so they end up looking like some kind of stupid ass wigger/prep-hybrid.
They are always really into Southern Rap but don't know shit about other genres of music. Female nu-stoners probably also listen to pop.
Most real stoners don't like them very much because they're so wigger-ish and retarded.
Male nu-stoners talk and pretty much act like normal guys but they use stupid rap slang words so it makes them sound like idiots.
Female nu-stoners act like black women but most of them add a touch of prep to there style.
All nu-stoners worship Bob Marley, 2pac, and Lil Wayne and this is a fact.
They wear those goofy flat-billed fitted caps but wear Hollister and Abercrombie clothes so they end up looking like some kind of stupid ass wigger/prep-hybrid.
They are always really into Southern Rap but don't know shit about other genres of music. Female nu-stoners probably also listen to pop.
Most real stoners don't like them very much because they're so wigger-ish and retarded.
Male nu-stoners talk and pretty much act like normal guys but they use stupid rap slang words so it makes them sound like idiots.
Female nu-stoners act like black women but most of them add a touch of prep to there style.
All nu-stoners worship Bob Marley, 2pac, and Lil Wayne and this is a fact.
Daniel: Drew wanted to smoke a blunt with me and ride around and listen to Lil Wayne
Chris: He's such a nu-stoner
Chris: He's such a nu-stoner
by Chris2039 February 7, 2010
Get the nu-stoner mug.New genre of metal that sprung up out of the MTV culture in the late 90's. Typically is associated with whiny singers claiming their life sucks with their millions of dollars and slutty groupies. Such nu-metal acts include Limp Bizkit and System of a Down.
by CrazyMike February 10, 2003
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Get the nu-mosh mug.Nu metal is a failed attempt to restart the heavy metal movement which ended in the early 90's. Contrary to popular belief, however, it is not a genre liked soly buy rich suburbian kids trying to piss off their parents and find problems in their life. It is also followed by "classic" metal heads seeking something new to get into. "old" or "classic" metal ended in the 90's when MTV decided metal wasnt cool anymore; and kids being impresionable little freaks started to follow grunge, then alternative, and now punk. Still, metal heads linger banging their heads in the underground and watching concerts theyve seen a million time, which is why Nu Metal came about.
metal head: this is the 1,457,234,002 time i've listened to master of puppets, its time to try something new.
emo kid that nows nothing about metal: try Lamb of God, there like, heavy metal cuz they scream.
metal head: I guess i have no choice
emo kid that nows nothing about metal: try Lamb of God, there like, heavy metal cuz they scream.
metal head: I guess i have no choice
by Motobreath137 September 4, 2005
Get the Nu Metal mug.a genre of music people love to criticize, without realizing that if it wasn't for nu-metal, you'd have nothing left on the radio but shitty emo/punk bands and more hip-hop crap. also dissed by people who think they are cool, trying to sound like they know what they're talking about by saying things like "LISTEN 2 SLAYER 4 TEH REAL METAL!!!1" or "I CAN PLAY TEH GUITAR BETTER THAN SLIPKNOT!!!1" which is just bullshit from teens or old losers who put on an act of musical sophistication. Think before you disrespect nu-metal or you'll make an idiot of yourself like 95% of the people who posted a definition for this word.
by glod October 14, 2004
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