After many years of extensive research, Scientists have come up with the following definition:
Shit.
Shit.
by Iron Eddie December 28, 2005
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Nu-metal evolved from hard rock and hardcore punk, NOT from metal, but gained influence from metal (hence the name).
Nu-metal is NOT "boybands of metal" because it is NOT metal. Many metalheads hate the genre because it rips off metal, but it does not, as it is NOT metal, it is a different genre altogether.
Nu-Metal is diverse. Pioneering artists such as Korn, Slipknot, Linkin Park and Limp Bizkit do not all sound the same. Many bands appearing from the hard rock/post grunge movement adopted a nu-metal edge (e.g. disturbed, drowning pool) due to influences from the genre.
Nu-metal evolved from hard rock and hardcore punk, NOT from metal, but gained influence from metal (hence the name).
Nu-metal is NOT "boybands of metal" because it is NOT metal. Many metalheads hate the genre because it rips off metal, but it does not, as it is NOT metal, it is a different genre altogether.
Nu-Metal is diverse. Pioneering artists such as Korn, Slipknot, Linkin Park and Limp Bizkit do not all sound the same. Many bands appearing from the hard rock/post grunge movement adopted a nu-metal edge (e.g. disturbed, drowning pool) due to influences from the genre.
UD entries such as Nu-Metal: "shite" are not actually definitions, they are opinions from disrespectful people.
by DTX December 26, 2007
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A hybrid form of heavy metal, glam hard rock, rap, pop, and industrial that became popular in the late 90s. Has persevered under the guise of emo and taken on indie elements, as hinted at by the fact that the artists look like total cockfags.
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Something for metalheads to complain about and nu metal lovers to complain about the complaining, especially on the Urban Dictionary website.
Popular bands: Slipknot, KoRn, Adema, Limp Bizkit, Hawthorne Heights.
Popular bands to name when trying to create a bad definition bashing it: Dragonforce, Symphony X, Rhapsody, Dream Theater, The Carebear Orchestra.
A hybrid form of heavy metal, glam hard rock, rap, pop, and industrial that became popular in the late 90s. Has persevered under the guise of emo and taken on indie elements, as hinted at by the fact that the artists look like total cockfags.
(New definition)
Something for metalheads to complain about and nu metal lovers to complain about the complaining, especially on the Urban Dictionary website.
Popular bands: Slipknot, KoRn, Adema, Limp Bizkit, Hawthorne Heights.
Popular bands to name when trying to create a bad definition bashing it: Dragonforce, Symphony X, Rhapsody, Dream Theater, The Carebear Orchestra.
Metalhead: I HATE nu metal REAL METAL IS SO MUCH BETTER OMFG DRAGONFORCE
Nu Metalhead: Ur JuSt JeAlOuS oF SlIpKnOtZ (sIc) SoNgWrItIn AbIlItY
Nu Metalhead: Ur JuSt JeAlOuS oF SlIpKnOtZ (sIc) SoNgWrItIn AbIlItY
by Lado July 17, 2006
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See also: crap.
See also: crap.
Person 1: Hey, man... I've feeling a little angsty. Wanna listen to some nu metal?
Person 2: What are you, nuts? That stuff sucks. Let's put on some Nirvana, instead. It's angsty but still has feeling and melody. Plus it's introspective and brings up interesting points about mortality and humanity in general. And it's not a load of commercialized crap.
Person 1: Yeah, you're right... I don't know what I was thinking.
Person 2: What are you, nuts? That stuff sucks. Let's put on some Nirvana, instead. It's angsty but still has feeling and melody. Plus it's introspective and brings up interesting points about mortality and humanity in general. And it's not a load of commercialized crap.
Person 1: Yeah, you're right... I don't know what I was thinking.
by Username is taken June 25, 2008
Get the Nu metal mug.Nu metal is a fake term invented by music critics who have slapped it upon every modern rock band since 1996. It is not an existing genre. Stop complaining about how nu metal supposedly sucks when the genre doesn't actually exist.
Bands slapped with the "Nu metal" label actually perform in a variety of different genres from hardcore punk, alternative rock, funk metal, rap rock, alternative metal, experimental metal, experimental rock, funk rock and hip-hop. Use these terms to describe these bands.
Body Count = Thrash metal
Korn = Alternative rock / Hard rock
Faith No More = Experimental rock
Fantomas = Experimental metal
Hed PE = Punk rock / rap rock
Limp Bizkit = Crap (but generally considered rap-rock/alternative rock)
Linkin Park = Alternative rock / rap rock (personally, I think this one is crap also)
Mr. Bungle = Experimental rock
Nirvana = Grunge
Primus = Funk metal
Rammstein = Industrial metal
Slipknot = Alternative metal
Snot = Funk metal / hardcore punk
System of a Down = Alternative metal
Body Count = Thrash metal
Korn = Alternative rock / Hard rock
Faith No More = Experimental rock
Fantomas = Experimental metal
Hed PE = Punk rock / rap rock
Limp Bizkit = Crap (but generally considered rap-rock/alternative rock)
Linkin Park = Alternative rock / rap rock (personally, I think this one is crap also)
Mr. Bungle = Experimental rock
Nirvana = Grunge
Primus = Funk metal
Rammstein = Industrial metal
Slipknot = Alternative metal
Snot = Funk metal / hardcore punk
System of a Down = Alternative metal
by This genre doesn't exist! October 19, 2008
Get the Nu metal mug.The boy bands of metal. A form of music with repetive and irratating riffs, deridable forced angst lyrics, bad singing, and an undeniable lack of talent. It is a trend among Hot Topic sheep goths, steroid addicted jocks, and 10 year olds who just have been introduced to MTV. The music is commercialized, fake, and mixes metal with forms of rapcore and bad alternative rock. Bands include Slipknot, KoRn, Cold, etc.
If I want to listen to nu-metal I'll make a cheap riff, talk about how my 'soul is raging', and get a corporate producer! Turn that fucking shit off!
by Jwon September 6, 2003
Get the Nu Metal mug.what posers call music that is too "hardcore" to be rock, and too wussy to be called metal. It consists of rapping, turntables, and rich people who have tough lives. Their fans are suburban kids who shop at Hot Topic.
by Mr. Zimpy November 23, 2009
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