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[2025] The Appeal of Mixed-Bag Sounds: A Roundup of Western Crossover/Mixture Bands

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Started working as a music writer as a side job while employed at a record shop, and have been contributing to music magazines and web media for over 15 years. Although Western music is my main field, I always strive to stay curious with the motto, “I like what I like.” I have experience playing in a band, where I was a bassist responsible for songwriting and composition. Instruments I’ve performed on include bass, guitar, and piano. I resumed piano lessons after turning 40 and have been continuing ever since!

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!

[2025] The Appeal of a Stew-like Sound: A Roundup of Western Mixture Bands (21–30)

StupifyDisturbed

Disturbed – Stupify (Official Music Video) [4K Upgrade]

StupifyDisturbed

Disturbed is a powerful band formed in the United States that began its activities centered in Chicago, with all of their albums achieving million-selling status.

Their appeal lies in strong, commanding vocals and a catchy sound that shines through even within their dark worldview.

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Not FallingMudvayne

Mudvayne – Not Falling (Official Video)

Not FallingMudvayne

Mudvayne is a band from Illinois, USA, formed in 1996.

They are known for their heavy sound with a sense of melancholy, and they also gained fame at their debut for all members wearing eccentric makeup.

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[2025] The Appeal of Stew-Like Sounds: A Roundup of Western Mix-Genre Bands (31–40)

PoemTaproot

Taproot – Poem (Official Video)

PoemTaproot

Taproot is a band formed in 1997 from Michigan, USA, known for their heavy guitar sound and melodious, beautiful vocal harmonies.

This song also fully showcases their signature style.

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Bring Me To LifeEvanescence

Evanescence – Bring Me To Life (Official HD Music Video)

Bring Me To LifeEvanescence

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band known for Amy Lee’s powerful yet steadfast vocals.

This song was featured on the soundtrack of the film Daredevil and became a major talking point.

Amy also performed alongside Korn’s Jonathan on MTV Unplugged.

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In conclusion

To repeat, the term “mixture rock” is Japanese-made English, and no such music genre exists overseas.

That said, true to the word “mixture,” its anything-goes, stew-like sound has undoubtedly been passed down to a new generation of bands like those in nu-metalcore.

If you’re looking for loud rock that doesn’t play by the rules, don’t be misled by labels—dig in and explore!