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.
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Nu metal masterpieces. Recommended popular songs (31–40)
BoomP.O.D.
A song that sings about the joy of traveling the world and spreading a message.
It was released as a single in 2002 by the American rock band P.
O.
D.
and has been performed for many years as the opening track at their concerts.
Last ResortPapa Roach
The debut single by Papa Roach, a defining band of the American nu-metal scene, is a grand message song where despair and hope intersect.
Based on the experiences of Jacoby Shaddix’s close friend, the track powerfully sings of liberation from anguish and hopelessness.
Its distinctive sound—combining heavy guitar riffs with rap-style vocals—grips listeners and won’t let go.
Released in March 2000 as a single from the album Infest, it spent seven consecutive weeks at No.
1 on the Billboard Modern Rock Tracks chart.
It was also featured on the soundtrack of the film Ready to Rumble, serving as a source of strength for those carrying a heavy shadow in their hearts.
MudshovelStaind
A song released as a single in 1999 by the American rock band Staind.
It sings about a relationship marked by being hurt by another person.
The track reached No.
10 on the U.
S.
Billboard Hot Mainstream Rock Tracks chart.
UndeadHollywood Undead
A song by the American rap rock band Hollywood Undead, released as a single in 2008.
It was originally titled “Out The Way.” The track was used in TV commercials for the film G.
I.
Joe: The Rise of Cobra.
Joker And The ThiefWolfmother
A song by the Australian rock band Wolfmother, released as a single in 2005.
It was inspired by Bob Dylan’s song “All Along the Watchtower.” The track was used in the 2009 comedy film The Hangover.
Nu metal masterpieces. Recommended popular songs (41–50)
GiveColdplay
A song by the alternative metal band Cold, formed in Florida, USA, in 1996.
It is included on their self-titled debut album released in 1998.
It was written by lead vocalist Scooter Ward.
Fine AgainSeether
A song written by lead vocalist Shaun Morgan, inspired by the great pain he experienced from his parents’ divorce.
It was released in 2002 by Seether, a South African rock band.
At their concerts, the song is dedicated to Dave Williams, the late lead vocalist of Drowning Pool.