Nu Metal

Nu Metal burst onto the scene in the late 1990s, when a delightful mix of heavy metal, hip-hop, and just a pinch of angst turned heads and formed a legion of loyal fans, often sporting baggy trousers and backwards caps. Musically, it’s characterised by downtuned guitars, rapped verses, and choruses that could make a choir boy weep with envy, proving that yelling about your feelings can be both cathartic and catchy. It became a cultural phenomenon so vast that even your grandmother probably has a hidden playlist of it somewhere, though she might not admit it over tea.