[2025] The Appeal of Mixed-Bag Sounds: A Roundup of Western Crossover/Mixture Bands
Are you familiar with the music genre known as “mixture rock”? In fact, it’s a Japanese-made term; abroad, the genre is generally described as rap metal, funk metal, or crossover.
True to the original meaning of “mixture,” its sound fuses a variety of styles—metal, hip-hop, funk, and more—and continues to thrill younger generations today.
While most prominent Western bands associated with mixture rock emerged from the ’90s to the early ’00s, this time I’ll also include bands from the so-called “nu metalcore” genre—acts influenced by nu metal and metalcore—to introduce groups that embody the spirit of mixture!
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BulletproofAttila
Formed in 2005 in Atlanta, Attila has carved out a unique place in the metalcore scene.
They captivate listeners with a wide range of styles from deathcore to nu metal.
In particular, their 2013 album About That Life stands as a defining release in their career, skillfully fusing the brutality of deathcore with the bounce of rap metal and nu metal, delivering a shock to the scene with an anything-goes, hybrid spirit.
Despite their bad-boy image, their live shows have a party-like fun to them, and you could even say they filled a role similar to Limp Bizkit in the 2010s.
Fans of hybrid/mixture rock who appreciate genre-defying freedom should definitely check out their music.
Not AgainStaind
Staind is an American band whose appeal lies in a sound that’s heavy yet hits straight to the heart.
It’s a very cool band, with vocalist Aaron Lewis’s low, rugged voice fitting perfectly.
Hearts/WiresDeftones
Deftones is an American band formed in 1988, known for heavy yet beautifully atmospheric songs with a floating feel.
This track’s melody also perfectly fits that worldview, resulting in a song with a distinctive, immersive vibe.
Giving InAdema
Adema is a band fronted by Mark, the brother of Jonathan Davis from KORN.
With vocals as powerful as Jonathan’s, beautiful melodies, and a modern heavy sound, they’re an extremely compelling band.
Sleeping AwakeP.O.D.
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, who made their major debut in 1999, is an American band characterized by vocalist Sonny Sandoval’s rapping, heavy sound, and beautiful melodies.
This song is also well known as the theme song for The Matrix Reloaded.
I’m With StupidStatic-X
Static-X is a band known for its intensely heavy sound infused with industrial elements and vocals that convey a distinctive sense of rhythm.
This song is said to be based on a real-life incident.
Falling ApartPapa Roach
Papa Roach is a band formed in California in 1993.
They are known for frontman Jacoby Shaddix’s clear, powerful vocals and their aggressive, high-energy sound.
The band’s name means “boss cockroach.”