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Nu metal masterpieces. Recommended popular songs.

Nu metal is a musical genre within heavy metal that emerged in the 1990s.

It is characterized by a blend of influences from grunge, alternative, hip-hop, electronic music, and thrash metal.

Compared to traditional heavy metal, it’s more accessible, and thanks to the rise of bands like Korn and Limp Bizkit, it saw a major surge in popularity.

Nu metal masterpieces. Recommended popular songs (1–10)

Y’all Want a SingleKorn

Korn – Y’all Want a Single (Official Video)
Y'all Want a SingleKorn

A shocking rock anthem charged with anger and defiance toward the music industry.

Born from the American nu metal band Korn’s 2003 album “Take a Look in the Mirror,” this track uses heavy guitar riffs and aggressive rhythms to protest record labels’ commercialism.

Its strikingly provocative phrase, repeated 89 times, leaves a strong impression, while the music video delivers a raw message that cuts into the dark side of the music industry.

It topped the charts in Iceland, and by 2024 had been performed live 617 times—an overwhelming stage presence that grips rock fans seeking pure passion for music.

HeadstrongTrapt

Trapt – Headstrong (Official Music Video) | Warner Vault
HeadstrongTrapt

An aggressive track released as a single in 2002 by the American rock band Trapt.

It reached No.

1 on the U.

S.

charts and was also a hit in countries like Australia and the UK.

The song has been featured in various video games and used as an entrance theme by professional wrestlers.

BlindKorn

Korn – Blind (Official HD Video)
BlindKorn

With its heavy guitar riffs and eerie intro, this shocking sound left a major mark on nu-metal history.

Opening Korn’s self-titled 1994 debut album, the track seamlessly blends Jonathan Davis’s emotional vocals with the low-end resonance of seven-string guitars.

Its innovative fusion of heavy metal and hip-hop influenced countless musicians and opened up new possibilities in music.

Powerfully voicing deep alienation and inner conflict, the song resonates with those carrying a heavy burden and shakes the soul.

The 1995 music video captures the full intensity of their live performance.

Nu metal masterpieces. Recommended popular songs (11–20)

My Own SummerDeftones

Deftones – My Own Summer (Official Music Video) [HD Remaster]
My Own SummerDeftones

This is a striking release distinguished by its weighty sound woven from stillness and motion.

Released in December 1997 by the American band Deftones, the work boasts immense popularity as one of their signature tracks.

From the outset, the roaring guitar riffs and the delicate vocals of frontman Chino Moreno create a superbly balanced contrast.

The track was featured on the soundtrack of the 1999 film The Matrix, drawing worldwide attention.

It also reached No.

29 on the UK Singles Chart, significantly boosting the band’s profile.

Its beautiful melodies amid intensity and inventive arrangements are sure to captivate rock fans in search of a powerful sound.

AwakeGodsmack

Godsmack – Awake (Official Music Video)
AwakeGodsmack

With guitar riffs as heavy as construction machinery and a rhythm that rumbles like the earth itself, this powerful sound commands an overwhelming presence.

Released in October 2000 by the American hard rock band Godsmack, this track is known as one of the group’s signature songs and was also featured in the U.

S.

Navy’s recruitment campaign commercials for “Accelerate Your Life.” Vocalist Sully Erna’s emotionally rich voice shakes the listener to the core.

Its blend of raw power with delicate expressiveness, along with a refined production, makes it a recommended listen not only for fans of intense music but also for lovers of melodic rock.

Guerrilla RadioRage Against The Machine

Rage Against The Machine – Guerrilla Radio (Audio)
Guerrilla RadioRage Against The Machine

Rage Against the Machine, an American band that delivers socially conscious messages through sharp rap and heavy sound.

Their electrifying shouts, weighty guitar riffs, and inventive effects work combine to create a stunning performance that remains a landmark of rap metal to this day.

Featured on their album The Battle of Los Angeles, released in November 1999, this track reached No.

69 on the Billboard Hot 100.

It also won the Grammy Award for Best Hard Rock Performance and gained support from younger generations through its inclusion in the popular skateboarding game Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 2.

Their powerful sound, charged with anger at the distortions of power and society, is sure to resonate with anyone who questions the modern world.

BulletproofAttila

Attila – Bulletproof (Official Music Video)
BulletproofAttila

Hailing from Atlanta, Georgia, Attila’s tracks—defined by heavy guitar riffs and rap-influenced vocals—create a distinctive sound that’s shaking up the metalcore scene.

Released in November 2016, this song features Danny from Hollywood Undead and delivers a powerful statement of self-affirmation and defiance.

The fusion of aggressive sound and catchy melodies stands out even within the album Chaos.

Chaos reached No.

2 on Billboard’s Top Hard Rock Albums chart and is praised as a record that opened new possibilities for metalcore.

Its energetic performance and resonant message make it a perfect track for blowing off daily stress or boosting motivation.