NU-metal, Part of metal or not? (rap, rock, genre, albums)

**sleepy jack** · 12-22-2006, 03:43 PM

Slipknot do rap in some songs, or as their fans who refuse to acknowledge it call it "talk really fast in monotoned".

oojay · 12-22-2006, 03:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Merkaba

Slipknot don't rap and they're nu-metal. Rap like vocals are a characteristic but not all nu metal acts need them to be so. Nu-metal is mainly defined by it's sound. It's hard to explain but when you listen to Linken Park and Korn and L-Biskit they have this very similar tone to their music, and a fairly pop-like song structure.

Im not really up on the whole "nu-metal" scene. Would you mind making a list of some "nu-metal" bands so I could get a better sense of what the genre entails?

**Urban Hatemonger** · 12-22-2006, 03:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Crowquill

Oh right.
I was trying to make a witty stab at bonos sexuality and overlooked that one detail

Oh well carry on , don`t mind me

**sleepy jack** · 12-22-2006, 03:46 PM

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Originally Posted by oojay

Im not really up on the whole "nu-metal" scene. Would you mind making a list of some "nu-metal" bands so I could get a better sense of what the genre entails?

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Originally Posted by Metal Edu Thread by Ian And Ethan, but mostly by Ian.

Nu Metal

Not truly a metal sub-genre, more closely like a 2nd cousin twice removed, Nu Metal combines some metallic and alternative rock riffing with a hip hop based vocal delivery and rhythm. Usually involves heavy sampling and turn table use. Many bands reached mainstream status. Lyrics usually tell of some sort of hardship, whether it be a relationship failure or substance abuse. Few true metal heads put this bastardization of our music on the same level as other genres however.

Examples: Korn, the Deftones, Limp Bizkit, Staind, American Head Charge, Taproot, Cold

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Merkaba · 12-22-2006, 03:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Crowquill

Slipknot do rap in some songs, or as their fans who refuse to acknowledge it call it "talk really fast in monotoned".

Really?? Oh most of the Slipknot I've heard was screaming, I've only heard parts of that Subliminal Verses album, which I think wasn't so screamy.

oojay, wikipedia has a fairly thorough list.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of...musical_groups

oojay · 12-22-2006, 03:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Crowquill

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Staind? nu-metal?

That doesnt sound quite right.
And I still wouldnt consder Sully from Godsmack to have any "hip-hop" influence in his vocal delivery, and Im not sure Ive heard them using many turntables in any of their albums either.

oojay · 12-22-2006, 03:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Merkaba

Really?? Oh most of the Slipknot I've heard was screaming, I've only heard parts of that Subliminal Verses album, which I think wasn't so screamy.

oojay, wikipedia has a fairly thorough list.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of...musical_groups

wow, apparently Im a huge nu-metal fan. who knew?

Merkaba · 12-22-2006, 03:53 PM

We did. We all did.

oojay · 12-22-2006, 03:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Merkaba

We did. We all did.

well basically any band could be consdered nu-metal with enough argument. that list had everything from Black Sabbath to Hoobastank, Pantera to NWA, and Run DMC to System of a Down. Sounds like people just like to categorize music a little too much.

Blain · 12-22-2006, 04:18 PM

Wiki is really bad for that kind of thing. I ussually think NU Metal consists of these things. Quite simple guitar riffs ussually in drop-d and power chords. Mediocre drumming, definently nothing special but they can pull of some good beats (in exception of Joey Jordison). Angsty lyrics and finally scream/rap vocals.

View Poll Results: Part of Metal? Or not?
Yes, for sure	11	30.56%
No, it's f*ckin crap	12	33.33%
Who gives a flying f*ck	15	41.67%
What the hell is NU-Metal?	2	5.56%
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12-22-2006, 03:43 PM
sleepy jack Bone Machine Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Jesusland Posts: 17,373	Slipknot do rap in some songs, or as their fans who refuse to acknowledge it call it "talk really fast in monotoned". __________________ You're so evil and I'm so good, I'll make it up to you someday.

12-22-2006, 03:53 PM
Merkaba Whitewater! Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: New Zealand Posts: 2,820	We did. We all did. __________________ Right you lot, shut it. Strewth Fowler my son, all looks a bit pear-shaped round here or what. The govenor's talking, Saturday's game, very dodgy, very naughty, could go a little pear-shaped. If there's a rough things might be well iffy. These faces are a little bit hard, know what I mean, a little bit of oof, have some of that my son, bosh, sorted, ta ta, got me, so be clever. Good, now shut it!

12-22-2006, 04:18 PM
Blain w0rd Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Suva, Fiji Posts: 1,030	Wiki is really bad for that kind of thing. I ussually think NU Metal consists of these things. Quite simple guitar riffs ussually in drop-d and power chords. Mediocre drumming, definently nothing special but they can pull of some good beats (in exception of Joey Jordison). Angsty lyrics and finally scream/rap vocals.