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'''Nu metal''' is a [[subgenre]] <ref>{{citebook |title=Great Satan's rage: American negativity and rap/metal in the age of supercapitalism |last=Wilson |first=Scott |page=119 |year=2008 |publisher=Manchester University Press |isbn=0719074630, 9780719074639 |pages=199 |url=http://books.google.co.uk/books?id=nF8YAQAAIAAJ&q=%22nu+metal%22+subgenre&dq=%22nu+metal%22+subgenre&hl=ko&ei=ZxDvS-S8O8TzOaXl0KMI&sa=X&oi=book_result&ct=result&resnum=6&ved=0CD8Q6AEwBQ}}</ref> of [[heavy metal music|heavy metal]].<ref name="daddy">{{cite journal |last1=Pieslak |first1=Jonathan |last2= |first2= |year=2008 |title=Sound, text and identity in Korn’s ‘Hey Daddy’ |journal=Popular Music |publisher= |volume=27 |issue= |pages=35-52 |url=http://journals.cambridge.org/action/displayFulltext?type=1&fid=1584104&jid=&volumeId=&issueId=01&aid=1584100&bodyId=&membershipNumber=&societyETOCSession= |doi=10.1017/S0261143008001451 }}</ref><ref>{{cite journal |last1=Halnon |first1=Karen Bettez |year=2006 |title=Heavy Metal Carnival and Dis-alienation: The Politics of Grotesque Realism |journal=Symbolic Interaction |publisher= |volume=29 |issue=1 |pages=33-48 |url=http://caliber.ucpress.net/doi/abs/10.1525/si.2006.29.1.33 |doi=10.1525/si.2006.29.1.33 }} |
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'''Nu metal''' is an [[umbrella term]] coined in the mid-1990s to refer to music that blends [[heavy metal music|heavy metal]] elements with other styles,<ref>{{cite news |title=Sole survivors of the Nu Metal apocalypse descend on Maui |author= |first=David |last=Van Nostrand |authorlink= |author2= |author3= |author4= |author5= |author6= |author7= |url=http://www.mauitime.com/Articles-i-2008-03-20-175945.112113_Incubus.html |format= |agency= |newspaper=[[Maui Time Weekly]] |publisher= |location= |isbn= |issn= |oclc= |pmid= |pmd= |bibcode= |doi= |id= |date=March 20, 2008 |page= |pages= |at= |accessdate= |language= |trans_title= |quote= |archiveurl= |archivedate= |ref= }}</ref> such as [[hardcore punk]] and [[industrial rock]].<ref name="McIver-12"/> |
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</ref><ref name="horror">{{citejournal |title=What’s the Deal with Soundtrack Albums? Metal Music and the Customized Aesthetics of Contemporary Horror |last=Tompkins |first=Joseph |journal=Cinema Journal |year=2009 |volume=49 |number=1 |url=http://74.125.155.132/scholar?q=cache:vLzBfv9npncJ:scholar.google.com/&hl=en&as_sdt=2000&as_vis=1 |doi=10.1353/cj.0.0155}}</ref><ref name="ozzfest">{{citebook |title=Ozzfest |last=Robinson |first=Greg |page=10 |publisher=The Rosen Publishing Group |isbn=1404217568, 9781404217560 |pages=48 |year=2008 |url=http://books.google.co.uk/books?hl=en&lr=lang_en|lang_fr|lang_de&id=e_r67h7Z-cYC&oi=fnd&pg=PA4&dq=%22nu+metal%22+subgenre&ots=AXzU4gK-bm&sig=7Ky95ibRKLW1obvEdKhKnIXvD8c#v=onepage&q=nu%20metal&f=false}}</ref><ref name="borthwickmoy">{{citebook |title=Popular music genres: an introduction |coauthors=Stuart Borthwick, Ron Moy |page=149 |year=2004 |publisher=Edinburgh University Press |isbn=0748617450, 9780748617456 |pages=246 |url=http://books.google.co.uk/books?id=r4bmVbNSnk4C&pg=PA149&dq=%22nu+metal%22+subgenre&hl=ko&ei=_xHvS7oa0J846sCB7Ac&sa=X&oi=book_result&ct=result&resnum=4&ved=0CC8Q6AEwAzgK#v=onepage&q=%22nu%20metal%22%20subgenre&f=false}}</ref> It is a [[fusion genre]]<ref name="horror"/> which has elements from other rock subgenres such as [[hardcore punk]] and [[industrial rock]]<ref name="McIver-12"/> and combines elements of [[thrash metal]], [[grunge]], [[hip hop]] and [[funk]].<ref name="horror"/> |
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==Characteristics== |
==Characteristics== |
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Bands associated with nu metal derive influence from a variety of diverse styles, including [[electronica]],<ref name="McIver-12">{{cite book |last=McIver |first=Joel |title=Nu-metal: The Next Generation of Rock & Punk |year=2002 |publisher=Omnibus Press |isbn=0711992096 |pages=12-13 |chapter=How is nu-metal different from old metal? }}</ref> [[funk]],<ref name="McIver-12"/> [[glam rock]],<ref name="McIver-12"/> [[gothic rock]],<ref name="McIver-12"/> [[grunge]],<ref name="Kahn=Harris">{{cite book |last1=Kahn-Harris |first1=Keith |title=Extreme metal: music and culture on the edge |year=2007 |publisher=[[Berg Publishers]] |isbn=1845203992 |page=1 |chapter=Introduction: From heavy metal to extreme metal }}</ref> [[hardcore punk]],<ref name="McIver-12"/> [[hip hop music|hip hop]],<ref name="McIver-12"/> [[industrial rock]]<ref name="McIver-12"/> and [[jazz]].<ref name="McIver-12"/> |
Bands associated with nu metal derive influence from a variety of diverse styles, including [[electronica]],<ref name="McIver-12">{{cite book |last=McIver |first=Joel |title=Nu-metal: The Next Generation of Rock & Punk |year=2002 |publisher=Omnibus Press |isbn=0711992096 |pages=12-13 |chapter=How is nu-metal different from old metal? }}</ref> [[funk]],<ref name="McIver-12"/> [[glam rock]],<ref name="McIver-12"/> [[gothic rock]],<ref name="McIver-12"/> [[grunge]],<ref name="Kahn=Harris">{{cite book |last1=Kahn-Harris |first1=Keith |title=Extreme metal: music and culture on the edge |year=2007 |publisher=[[Berg Publishers]] |isbn=1845203992 |page=1 |chapter=Introduction: From heavy metal to extreme metal }}</ref> [[hardcore punk]],<ref name="McIver-12"/> [[hip hop music|hip hop]],<ref name="McIver-12"/> [[industrial rock]]<ref name="McIver-12"/> and [[jazz]].<ref name="McIver-12"/> |
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The lyrics of many nu metal bands focus on pain and personal alienation rather than traditional heavy metal themes.<ref name="McIver-12"/><ref name="Kahn=Harris"/> Nu metal fashion can include baggy shorts, |
The lyrics of many nu metal bands focus on pain and personal alienation rather than traditional heavy metal themes.<ref name="McIver-12"/><ref name="Kahn=Harris"/> Nu metal fashion can include baggy shorts, [[body piercing]]s and [[tattoo]]s.<ref>{{cite news | url=http://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/music/features/numetal-gurus-613089.html | title=Nu-metal gurus | author=Mulholland Garry | work=The Independent | publisher=Independent Print Limited | date=October 4, 2002 | accessdate=April 29, 2010}}</ref><ref>{{cite news | url=http://www.revolvermag.com/features/post/final-six-the-six-best-worst-things-to-come-out-of-nu-metal/ | title=Final Six:The Six Best/Worst Things to Come out of Nu-Metal | author=Krovatin, Chris | work=Revolver | publisher=Future US, Inc. | date=February 26, 2010 | accessdate=April 29, 2010}}</ref> |
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Vocals in nu metal are generally aggressive and influenced by [[rapping]].<ref name="daddy"/> Many nu metal bands feature a [[turntablism|DJ]] for additional rhythmic instrumentation (such as [[sampling (music)|music sampling]], [[scratching]] and [[electronic music|electronic]] backgrounds). <ref name="McIver-12"/> |
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Nu metal music is mostly [[syncopated]] and based on [[riff]]s.<ref name="daddy"/> Its lack of guitar solos and virtuousity contrasts it with other metal subgenres.<ref name="daddy"/> Another way in which nu metal is contrasted with other metal subgenres is its emphasis on rhythm.<ref name="horror"/> |
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| ⚫ | Some nu metal bands use [[seven-string guitar]]s over traditional [[six-string guitar]]s.<ref name="McIver-12"/> [[7-string guitar]]s, which are sometimes [[Guitar tunings|downtune]]d<ref name="ozzfest"/> to increase heaviness, resulted in [[bass guitar]]ists using [[Extended-range bass|five-string]] and six-string instruments.<ref name="McIver-12"/> |
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==History== |
==History== |
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In ''Nu-metal: The Next Generation of Rock & Punk'', [[Joel McIver]] cites the bands [[Faith No More]], [[Red Hot Chili Peppers]], [[Beastie Boys]], [[Nirvana (band)|Nirvana]] and [[Jane's Addiction]] as setting up various musical characteristics which are prominent in the genre.<ref name="McIver-16">{{cite book |last=McIver |first=Joel |title=Nu-metal: The Next Generation of Rock & Punk |year=2002 |publisher=[[Omnibus Press]] |isbn=0711992096 |pages=16-23 |chapter=It's their fault...the people who made it happen }}</ref> |
In ''Nu-metal: The Next Generation of Rock & Punk'', [[Joel McIver]] cites the bands [[Faith No More]], [[Red Hot Chili Peppers]], [[Beastie Boys]], [[Nirvana (band)|Nirvana]] and [[Jane's Addiction]] as setting up various musical characteristics which are prominent in the genre.<ref name="McIver-16">{{cite book |last=McIver |first=Joel |title=Nu-metal: The Next Generation of Rock & Punk |year=2002 |publisher=[[Omnibus Press]] |isbn=0711992096 |pages=16-23 |chapter=It's their fault...the people who made it happen }}</ref> In ''Popular music genres: an introduction'', Stuart Borthwick and Ron Moy identify [[Rage Against the Machine]] as an influence on nu metal.<ref name="borthwickmoy"/> |
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In 1994, [[Korn]] became the first band to be labeled as "nu metal".<ref name="McIver-10">{{cite book |last=McIver |first=Joel |title=Nu-metal: The Next Generation of Rock & Punk |year=2002 |publisher=Omnibus Press |isbn=0711992096 |pages=10; 12 |chapter=How did we get to nu-metal from old metal? }}</ref> Producer [[Ross Robinson]] has been cited as a key figure in shaping the genre.<ref name="McIver-16"/> |
In 1994, [[Korn]] became the first band to be labeled as "nu metal".<ref name="McIver-10">{{cite book |last=McIver |first=Joel |title=Nu-metal: The Next Generation of Rock & Punk |year=2002 |publisher=Omnibus Press |isbn=0711992096 |pages=10; 12 |chapter=How did we get to nu-metal from old metal? }}</ref> Producer [[Ross Robinson]] has been cited as a key figure in shaping the genre.<ref name="McIver-16"/> |
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The genre, which became popular in the 90's and early 2000's, demonstrated that "pancultural metal could pay off."<ref>{{cite book | last = Christie | first = Ian | title = Sound of the Beast: The Complete Headbanging History of Heavy Metal | publisher = [[HarperCollins]] | year = 2003 | isbn = 0380811278 |page=329 }}</ref> Nu metal gained mainstream success through [[MTV]] and [[Ozzy Osbourne]]'s 1995 introduction of [[Ozzfest]], which led the media to talk of a resurgence of heavy metal.<ref>{{cite book | last = Christie | page=324}}</ref> While nu metal was widely popular, some metal purists did not fully embrace the style, arguing that the outside influences, mainly |
The genre, which became popular in the 90's and early 2000's, demonstrated that "pancultural metal could pay off."<ref>{{cite book | last = Christie | first = Ian | title = Sound of the Beast: The Complete Headbanging History of Heavy Metal | publisher = [[HarperCollins]] | year = 2003 | isbn = 0380811278 |page=329 }}</ref> Nu metal gained mainstream success through [[MTV]] and [[Ozzy Osbourne]]'s 1995 introduction of [[Ozzfest]], which led the media to talk of a resurgence of heavy metal.<ref>{{cite book | last = Christie | page=324}}</ref> While nu metal was widely popular, some metal purists did not fully embrace the style, arguing that the outside influences, mainly hip hop and its sub-cultures were not [[Heavy Metal|traditional metal]].<ref>{{cite book | last = Christie | first = Ian | title = Sound of the Beast: The Complete Headbanging History of Heavy Metal | publisher = [[HarperCollins]] | year = 2003 | isbn = 0380811278 |page=328}}</ref> |
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==See also== |
==See also== |
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Revision as of 20:53, 16 May 2010
| Nu metal | |
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| Stylistic origins | Heavy metal[1] |
| Cultural origins | Early 1990s, United States |
| Typical instruments | Electric guitar - Bass - Turntables - Drums - Sequencers - Samplers |
| Other topics | |
| Bands | |
Nu metal is a subgenre [2] of heavy metal.[3][4][5][6][7] It is a fusion genre[5] which has elements from other rock subgenres such as hardcore punk and industrial rock[8] and combines elements of thrash metal, grunge, hip hop and funk.[5]
Characteristics
Bands associated with nu metal derive influence from a variety of diverse styles, including electronica,[8] funk,[8] glam rock,[8] gothic rock,[8] grunge,[9] hardcore punk,[8] hip hop,[8] industrial rock[8] and jazz.[8]
The lyrics of many nu metal bands focus on pain and personal alienation rather than traditional heavy metal themes.[8][9] Nu metal fashion can include baggy shorts, body piercings and tattoos.[10][11]
Vocals in nu metal are generally aggressive and influenced by rapping.[3] Many nu metal bands feature a DJ for additional rhythmic instrumentation (such as music sampling, scratching and electronic backgrounds). [8]
Nu metal music is mostly syncopated and based on riffs.[3] Its lack of guitar solos and virtuousity contrasts it with other metal subgenres.[3] Another way in which nu metal is contrasted with other metal subgenres is its emphasis on rhythm.[5]
Some nu metal bands use seven-string guitars over traditional six-string guitars.[8] 7-string guitars, which are sometimes downtuned[6] to increase heaviness, resulted in bass guitarists using five-string and six-string instruments.[8]
History
In Nu-metal: The Next Generation of Rock & Punk, Joel McIver cites the bands Faith No More, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Beastie Boys, Nirvana and Jane's Addiction as setting up various musical characteristics which are prominent in the genre.[12] In Popular music genres: an introduction, Stuart Borthwick and Ron Moy identify Rage Against the Machine as an influence on nu metal.[7]
In 1994, Korn became the first band to be labeled as "nu metal".[13] Producer Ross Robinson has been cited as a key figure in shaping the genre.[12]
The genre, which became popular in the 90's and early 2000's, demonstrated that "pancultural metal could pay off."[14] Nu metal gained mainstream success through MTV and Ozzy Osbourne's 1995 introduction of Ozzfest, which led the media to talk of a resurgence of heavy metal.[15] While nu metal was widely popular, some metal purists did not fully embrace the style, arguing that the outside influences, mainly hip hop and its sub-cultures were not traditional metal.[16]
See also
References
- ^ Bowar, Chad. "Heavy Metal: More Metal Genres". About.com. The New York Times Company. Retrieved April 28, 2010.
- ^ Wilson, Scott (2008). Great Satan's rage: American negativity and rap/metal in the age of supercapitalism. Manchester University Press. p. 119. ISBN 0719074630, 9780719074639.
{{cite book}}: Check|isbn=value: invalid character (help); More than one of|pages=and|page=specified (help) - ^ a b c d Pieslak, Jonathan (2008). "Sound, text and identity in Korn's 'Hey Daddy'". Popular Music. 27: 35–52. doi:10.1017/S0261143008001451.
- ^ Halnon, Karen Bettez (2006). "Heavy Metal Carnival and Dis-alienation: The Politics of Grotesque Realism". Symbolic Interaction. 29 (1): 33–48. doi:10.1525/si.2006.29.1.33.
- ^ a b c d Tompkins, Joseph (2009). "What's the Deal with Soundtrack Albums? Metal Music and the Customized Aesthetics of Contemporary Horror". Cinema Journal. 49 (1). doi:10.1353/cj.0.0155.
- ^ a b Robinson, Greg (2008). Ozzfest. The Rosen Publishing Group. p. 10. ISBN 1404217568, 9781404217560.
{{cite book}}: Check|isbn=value: invalid character (help); More than one of|pages=and|page=specified (help); Text "lang_fr" ignored (help) - ^ a b Popular music genres: an introduction. Edinburgh University Press. 2004. p. 149. ISBN 0748617450, 9780748617456.
{{cite book}}: Check|isbn=value: invalid character (help); More than one of|pages=and|page=specified (help); Unknown parameter|coauthors=ignored (|author=suggested) (help) - ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m McIver, Joel (2002). "How is nu-metal different from old metal?". Nu-metal: The Next Generation of Rock & Punk. Omnibus Press. pp. 12–13. ISBN 0711992096.
- ^ a b Kahn-Harris, Keith (2007). "Introduction: From heavy metal to extreme metal". Extreme metal: music and culture on the edge. Berg Publishers. p. 1. ISBN 1845203992.
- ^ Mulholland Garry (October 4, 2002). "Nu-metal gurus". The Independent. Independent Print Limited. Retrieved April 29, 2010.
- ^ Krovatin, Chris (February 26, 2010). "Final Six:The Six Best/Worst Things to Come out of Nu-Metal". Revolver. Future US, Inc. Retrieved April 29, 2010.
- ^ a b McIver, Joel (2002). "It's their fault...the people who made it happen". Nu-metal: The Next Generation of Rock & Punk. Omnibus Press. pp. 16–23. ISBN 0711992096.
- ^ McIver, Joel (2002). "How did we get to nu-metal from old metal?". Nu-metal: The Next Generation of Rock & Punk. Omnibus Press. pp. 10, 12. ISBN 0711992096.
- ^ Christie, Ian (2003). Sound of the Beast: The Complete Headbanging History of Heavy Metal. HarperCollins. p. 329. ISBN 0380811278.
- ^ Christie. p. 324.
{{cite book}}: Missing or empty|title=(help) - ^ Christie, Ian (2003). Sound of the Beast: The Complete Headbanging History of Heavy Metal. HarperCollins. p. 328. ISBN 0380811278.
