Why such controversy on Nu Metal?

Dylstew · 08-22-2014, 12:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Ascended.us

I'm pretty sure there is a lot of controversy over all genres. This is because to some degree, genres appeal specifically to certain kinds of people. Personally, I like the best from every genre. Some more than others of course!

Nah, there's way more controversy over Nu Metal. Do you see controversy over Thrash Metal, Black Metal, Crossover Thrash, or Heavy Metal? No. Do you see controversy over Hair/Glam Metal, Nu Metal and Bad Metalcore bands, Yes. There's always a few sub genres with controversy, but it's not there for most.

The Batlord · 08-22-2014, 12:15 PM

Hair/Glam Metal >>>>> Nu Metal and Bad Metalcore bands.

Necromancer · 08-22-2014, 01:16 PM

I don't quite understand the logic behind hating a particular music genre that is inspired by creativity for a new sound and style.

Dylstew · 08-22-2014, 02:57 PM

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Originally Posted by The Batlord

Hair/Glam Metal >>>>> Nu Metal and Bad Metalcore bands.

I agree.

Necromancer · 08-22-2014, 03:15 PM

A lot of the controversy comes from the simple fact that popular heavy metal bands like Black Sabbath (for example) might sale 1 or 2 million albums. Then comes along a band like Linkin Park that might sell an estimated 60 million.

Its always the music industry.
You have to feed the machine.

The Batlord · 08-22-2014, 03:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Dylstew

I agree.

I'd just like to point out that I'm not choosing the lesser of two evils. Even the derivative, self-parody bands were fun, and the actual good bands could be as good as many other bands that people mindlessly hold up on pedestals. Somebody tell me how Motley Crue's first two album's, and Dr. Feelgood tbh, weren't a match for anything AC/DC ever put out. Yet if I said it in a bar full of classic rock fans I'd probably be booed all the way to the street.

Necromancer · 08-22-2014, 04:14 PM

If you were in a room full of classic rock musicians, they would all more than likely agree with you Batlord, concerning Motley Crue and AC/DC.

Badlands was one of my favorite heavy metal bands and album coming out of the 80s and into the 90s.

I always thought that their sound and style more resembled Led Zeppelin more so than Soundgarden ever did. Especially the single on their opening track High Wire.

Just thought to mention...

Norg · 08-23-2014, 02:00 AM

I think he was trying to tie in hardcore music to Nu metal I see it now but back in 1995-00 I just didn't see it

I was always under the impression korn was influenced by bands like

Faith no more
Helmet
Rage agansit the machine
Chilli peppers
and Hip hop

HellCell · 08-23-2014, 02:20 AM

Without reading any of the comments I'll say. I don't see why it's hated other than slightly unoriginal sounding (combining genres with alternative rock with rap/electronic) and that it's a post Gen X thing? You know how the last generation always likes to knock on the new one. Maybe it's a bit selloutish too..

Personally I can see myself listening to Nu Metal just fine.

HellCell · 08-23-2014, 02:22 AM

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Originally Posted by The Batlord

Hair/Glam Metal >>>>> Nu Metal and Bad Metalcore bands.

With the word good in place of bad...
The reverse for me.

08-22-2014, 04:14 PM	#187 (permalink)
Necromancer Divination Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 2,655	If you were in a room full of classic rock musicians, they would all more than likely agree with you Batlord, concerning Motley Crue and AC/DC. Badlands was one of my favorite heavy metal bands and album coming out of the 80s and into the 90s. I always thought that their sound and style more resembled Led Zeppelin more so than Soundgarden ever did. Especially the single on their opening track High Wire. Just thought to mention... Last edited by Necromancer; 08-22-2014 at 04:25 PM.

08-23-2014, 02:20 AM	#189 (permalink)
HellCell Music Addict Join Date: Jul 2014 Posts: 272	Without reading any of the comments I'll say. I don't see why it's hated other than slightly unoriginal sounding (combining genres with alternative rock with rap/electronic) and that it's a post Gen X thing? You know how the last generation always likes to knock on the new one. Maybe it's a bit selloutish too.. Personally I can see myself listening to Nu Metal just fine. __________________ http://www.last.fm/user/deannewb

08-22-2014, 01:16 PM	#183 (permalink)
Necromancer Divination Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 2,655	I don't quite understand the logic behind hating a particular music genre that is inspired by creativity for a new sound and style.

08-22-2014, 03:15 PM	#185 (permalink)
Necromancer Divination Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 2,655	A lot of the controversy comes from the simple fact that popular heavy metal bands like Black Sabbath (for example) might sale 1 or 2 million albums. Then comes along a band like Linkin Park that might sell an estimated 60 million. Its always the music industry. You have to feed the machine.

08-23-2014, 02:00 AM	#188 (permalink)
Norg Music Addict Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 2,358	I think he was trying to tie in hardcore music to Nu metal I see it now but back in 1995-00 I just didn't see it I was always under the impression korn was influenced by bands like Faith no more Helmet Rage agansit the machine Chilli peppers and Hip hop