The Batlord

Alright, I know rapping/rapping-influenced vocals are a hallmark of the genre, but what exactly is nu metal guitar work? Aside from a lowest common denominator band like Limp Bizkit---who I imagine is to nu metal what Nickelback is to Pearl Jam---I've never been entirely sure what a nu metal band is supposed to sound like. Most of my preconceived notions come from latter day, early '00s bands that were probably derivative, or possibly mislabeled: Linkin Park, late-era SOAD, Disturbed, Slipknot, Saliva. Aside from Korn and a couple Deftones songs, I don't think I ever really listened to much nu metal from when it was actually new.

And this is idle curiosity, so I might listen to a few songs, but I probably won't have the interest to listen to a bunch of albums by bands I probably wouldn't like anyway.

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