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Originally, they were a lot like Godflesh, but I was thinking more ..:[ www.pitchshifter.com ]:.. and after where they honestly sounded nothing like Godflesh.
I'd also say that Godflesh is one of the earliest examples of nu metal or at least a prototype for nu metal bands that came after. Very heavy hip-hop influence, and especially on their remixes.
Also, I think this:
and this:
are pretty close to a modern form of nu metal, but with dubstep instead of hip-hop. I actually like it, even though I don't really care for any dubstep that I've listened to. I like the combination of metal guitars with electronics a lot right now, though.
There's a band called Exotype that is sort of this modern nu-metal band that mixes in some hardcore in with their sound, along with electronics too. They're ok, and I think you'd probably dig them.
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