Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

nu-metal

noun

/njuːˈmɛtəl/

Definition

A genre of heavy metal music that combines elements of other genres, particularly hip hop and grunge.

Examples

The band’s nu-metal sound gained a huge following in the late 1990s.
Many nu-metal bands incorporate turntables and DJing into their music.
Albums like ‘Significant Other’ by Limp Bizkit are iconic examples of the nu-metal genre.

Meaning

Nu-metal is characterized by its fusion of heavy metal with other musical styles, often featuring aggressive lyrics, downtuned guitars, and a mix of singing and rapping.