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Nu-Metal is an umbrella term coined in the mid-1990s to refer to music that blends heavy metal elements with other styles, typically [[Industrial]] and [[Alternative Metal]]. Nu-metal is hated by many metalheads, who stereotype it as commercial and musically simple. In fact, there are many that argue nu-metal isn't even a subgenre of metal, although some music critics argue that it is an experimental and diverse genre.
'''Exceptions:''' [[Deftones]] and [[Disturbed]] are more [[Alternative Metal]] than the rest of the bands they're often grouped with, and as a result they are more well-respected; Deftones in particular seem to have attained an [[Ensemble Darkhorse]] status within nu-metal. [[Slipknot]], at least with the release of ''All Hope is Gone'', [[Rescued
[[Limp Bizkit]], being one of the originators of [[Nu-metal]] are still popular, their 2011 release ''Gold Cobra'' sold very well and even received considerable praise from music critics, even the ones who had trashed the band's previous releases.
* Two lesser-known (but still somewhat popular) bands, [[Ill Nino]] and [[Nonpoint]], are also labeled (or were labeled) by many as nu-metal bands. The latter especially, due to their vocalist's rap-like harsh vocal delivery and youthful clean vocals. Nonpoint is still going strong, however, having been a band since the mid-90s, and are ready to release their 7th studio album later this year. Critics love them, though they still consier them nu-metal, with some stating they are 'one of nu-metal's most talented acts', implying the genre still is around in some ways. [[Ill Nino]] is a bit more of a controversial example. [[New Sound Album|All of their albums have a new sound]], so it's debatable that they have moved away from the genre, but even fans agree that their first two releases qualify. Their diversity as writers, as well as their Latin influences have somehow allowed them to get away with the nu-metal label, as the band is very well-received critically and has a rather passionate fanbase in the metal community. Also, while [[Sevendust]] is more of an [[Alternative Metal]] band, they are still classed as nu-metal by some, and nobody dares to insult them.
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