Top 10 Best Nu-Metal Bands of All Time

Linkin Park has enhanced the nu-metal genre by incorporating a range of different sounds. These aren't your typical guitar tones. Instead, they offer a blend of molten and unique musical patterns. However, what truly stands out is their deep music and compositions, which resonate strongly with listeners.

They don't rely heavily on guitar solos, but rather on the varied guitar riffs that Brad Delson has been contributing, which suit the type of music they make. Each piece they've created fits well within the rock genre, even if it doesn't strictly adhere to rock conventions. They've also ventured into different sounds, adding variety that appeals to listeners.

Their new album may be alternative rock rather than metal, but they continue to live up to their reputation. Linkin Park stands apart from other bands and is definitely worth a listen.

Their first two albums were groundbreaking for hard rock/heavy metal in general. It wasn't until their third album that I would call them Nu Metal. I like Korn (for the most part), except for most of the Untouchables album. Jon D. actually said he doesn't like that album himself in an interview.

I really miss their old style. I've basically split them into two separate bands in my mind: the first two albums, and then everything else they've done. I like both, but I really would like to see Jon D. go back to his dark-as-hell roots for an entire album. They deserve to be in the top 5.

When it comes down to it, Slipknot does not consider themselves nu-metal, but they very much are. In my opinion, and in the opinion of many others, Slipknot is the best nu-metal band to grace music. They have the perfect combination of talent and originality to influence any other metal band seeking a huge fan base.

If you listen to their early music - Iowa, Mate. Feed. Kill. Repeat., and the self-titled Slipknot - you will understand what I mean when I say nobody has really touched where they were. Even today, nobody has. All I can say is listen to everything by them and everyone else on this chart, as I have, and then tell me they don't deserve the top spot.

In my opinion, System of a Down is more metal than they are nu-metal. The same goes for Slipknot. But when it comes down to it, Slipknot had the biggest influence on nu-metal. Thank you. Rest In Peace, Paul Gray.

It's highly debatable whether they're indeed strictly Nu-Metal. Considering there's not a single rapped line in any of their songs, as well as the fact that they themselves denied this label, I think the media gave them this label because they peaked exactly during the Nu-Metal scene. Personally, I think they're just Alternative Metal with Armenian Folk influences. Excellent band, nonetheless.

Why are Linkin Park and Limp Bizkit even on the list? They are mediocre at best when compared to bands like System of a Down and Deftones. Listen to System of a Down's debut album and then listen to all of Linkin Park's albums. LP's albums will leave you with the thought, "Why the hell did I waste my time listening to this mediocrity when System of a Down's debut album blows all their stuff out of the water?"

The main sound of what is recognized as Nu-Metal, and the genre's general style, began with both Korn and Deftones. If it weren't for these two groups, Nu-Metal might not have even become a type of music, or at least would not be as well-known as it is. That said, it's these two bands that deserve the most credit in terms of the Nu-Metal genre. However, the difference between the two is that Deftones certainly stand out more. Over the years, their music has become increasingly distinctive, and they continue to be more unique than ever.

I would like to thank Disturbed for the music they are making. It's been a long journey to find the perfect combination of music and lyrics. I've explored Thrash Metal, Speed Metal, Nu-Metal, and all kinds of bands. I bought the first two albums from Disturbed, and ever since their cover of "Sound of Silence," I've started listening again. I have to admit that all the songs are real masterpieces.

This has made me a huge fan of Disturbed, but this time I've focused on the lyrics, looking for the meanings of the songs on the internet. I'm completely hooked on Disturbed. I've seen many bands live, such as Metallica, Slipknot, Monster Magnet, Limp Bizkit, Papa Roach, Machine Head, Iron Maiden, Saxon, and last but not least, Septic Flesh, which is a death metal band. However, I've yet to see Disturbed. I missed their concert at the Graspop Metal Meeting in Belgium, but I hope to see them soon, either at a festival or in a more intimate setting. It would be wonderful to hear every song by Disturbed, but for now, that's only a wish.

Recently, I listened to the album "The Lost Children," and it contains wonderful songs. I was away for a few days, and while on the road in France, I listened to metal. I've found that the combination of any kind of drink and Disturbed makes for the perfect holiday.

One of the most diverse nu-metal bands out there. They've got everything, from heavy stuff like Counterfeit, Stuck, Pollution, to mellow songs like The One, Walking Away, Re-Arranged, and hip-hop ones like Combat Jazz, N2gether Now, and classic rap-rock like Nookie, My Generation, Rollin, etc. They also have great rhythm and flow in their songs. Durst can rap okay, sing well, and his screams are just brutal.

The bad things about them are that Durst is a douche, and his voice sometimes sounds whiny. In my opinion, they deserve to be in the top 5, definitely, along with LP, KoRn, and Slipknot.

Every song is uniquely perfect. If you were to define Nu Metal, this would be it. Mudvayne has a good grasp on the concept of Nu Metal. Though they sometimes use riffs more than once, I can agree they are one of the best Nu Metal bands my ears have ever been graced to listen to.

Eh. Their first album was definitely an avant-garde masterpiece that will likely never be matched again in terms of quality. But they really fell off the map afterward. Not to mention the fact that their lead singer went on to form the god-awful Hellyeah.

They always get me with their exceptionally beautiful lyrics. Sonny's voice is just mind-blowing. I also love the many guitar solos they incorporate. A strong band with an even stronger soul! Their verses are so damn catchy! P.O.D. would be my number one by far, followed by Korn, Ill Nino, and Kazzer.

The rap and singing of the same person never feel like it. When he raps, it feels like he is a professional-only rapper. When he sings, he feels just like a singer, and when he screams, he puts the level of Chester in it.

From what I've listened to, they're a pretty solid band. Also, it's not POD. It's P.O.D. Additionally, Rage Against the Machine and System of a Down need to be higher.

This is another example of textbook nu-metal. I admit, when they came out with their first album, I bought it because I liked it and I still like some of it to this day. But then their second album came out and I couldn't believe the garbage I was hearing! Absolute trash. Horribly horrendous. Nothing like their first album.

I understand bands trying new things, but this didn't sound anything like the same band. It was a nightmare. They sold out so badly! They started playing to the cheap seats! Point made? Good. First album nu-metal? Sure. Everything after? Not a snowflake's chance in Hell! Taking that into consideration, I'd put them somewhere in the #55-60ish range.

They have lost a step in the past few years, but the six previous amazing studio albums more than make up for it. No other band has even four albums that good, collectively. 7D rocked from '97 to '06... Longer than anyone did, at that level.

Being ranked 37th is a disgrace. Some of the other bands ranked higher plain suck!

Should be higher, to be honest, like around 7 or 8. "Home" and "Seasons" are some of the prime examples of nu-metal at its best when it comes to mixing catchy hooks, melodies, and aggression altogether.

The best live-performing band! Playing since the '90s, and it's alt-metal, but Sevendust is awesome.

In my opinion, Static-X should be like top 5! If they aren't nu-metal, then no one listed here is. Rest In Peace, Wayne Static. Let me clarify that that statement about them being in the top 5 was in no way influenced by Wayne Static's passing. They truly are the embodiment of nu-metal.

I've been listening to all types of metal/rock since I was 11, and I'm 33 as of 7/28/15. A lot of music has passed through these ears. The early beginnings of the nu-metal genre were forming at the time I started taking an interest in music. After a few years, as the genre became what it is today, Static-X is definitely the embodiment of that genre. It's just sad that today it's a dying, dwindling breed of music.

I tried so hard to like these guys, and I do on some levels, but I just don't like the lead singer. Or better put, the way he sings. I like the music, and when the other guy screams, etc., but the guy singing just ruins it for me. His singing style is just stupid to me. If he sang better, I think they'd be up there with, or at least near-ish, Slipknot. (I know, I know, Mushroomhead was around first. Wah, wah, shut up about it.)

It doesn't change the fact that Slipknot is just all around better in every way. Anyway, these guys definitely have a place on this list. To me, it's just farther down it.

Coal Chamber was the first nu-metal band to add in influences taken from black metal, such as their vocals. This is most apparent in their "Dark Days" album, which is my personal favorite. They have a plethora of good songs: Rowboat, My Frustration, Fiend, Empty Jar, Big Truck, etc.

However, they also have a few bad ones: Alienate Me, and everything from Chamber Music except for Shock the Monkey.

Meegs Rascon is the true creator of the nu-metal sound. Raw and simple riffs create so much power it's insane. Dez Fafara's vocals completely transform the song into a deep and rich experience.

Bassist Nadja Peulen and drummer Mike Cox add even more to the music with active pickup basses for an added "slapping" sound and a lot of snare and bass hitting from the drums. They are easily the best nu-metal band of all time.

I like Taproot. Good stuff. I guess you can just barely set them on the nu-metal shelf. I picked up their first album back when it came out. From beginning to end, it is really good.

The albums afterward are okay, though I find I don't like any of them nearly as much as the first. I'd rank them between 25 and 30.

Taproot is like Korn or Slipknot. If you like those, you'll like Taproot too. Great songs like Time and Poem can get you off your feet. Very good band.

Taproot. Man. These guys sort of went downhill after the first three albums, similar to Linkin Park and other bands. But the first two CDs are great.

As far as nu-metal goes, nobody does it better than Ill Nino. No metal band fuses together radio-friendly hooks, beautiful melodies, aggression, variety, and overall balance better than these guys. Their Latin influences only make them even more unique. Even if you aren't a fan of nu-metal, anyone who likes any kind of metal owes it to themselves to check out these guys.

These guys definitely deserve to be here. They are really good. I can't say I like every song they've done, but the majority is awesome.

Honestly, though, I think there are a few other bands that deserve these top spots just a little more. I'd put these guys in the 15-20 space.

Honestly, Avenged Sevenfold is not nu-metal. They are officially metalcore, heavy metal, and hard rock. Drowning Pool deserves to be in the top tens. Try listening to Bodies and Sinner. They are great nu-metal songs to listen to.

Their career died with the amazing vocalist known as Dave Williams. Seriously, their first album "Sinner" was a killer album.

Their first album, "Sinner," was amazing. Sadly, they stopped being good when Dave Williams died.

Can't believe no one knows! Easily number one! Follow Max Illidge's tracks to a band called Black Market Hero and now with Daggers Drawn. Long story, look it up!

That band has to be in the top 15. Just listen to their last album, Fire at Zero Gravity!

Great band, amazing lyrics, and the vocals get you hooked!

I'm extremely surprised to see them this high. Not that I don't like them - I totally do. But I had no idea they were this popular. Also, the cover art for their only album is disgusting and unnecessary.

Skrape was really good at what they did. I wish they were still around.

Godsmack is very good. Way too low on this list.

Very underrated. Should be much higher on the list.

I honestly think they should be higher on the list. But they aren't as good as they used to be when they changed the singer.

My favorite, until they changed the singer.

One of the best bands ever formed - sad lyrics, moving guitars, awesome bass, and hard-hitting drumming.

One of the best bands that never got any credit. Max Holt is an amazing vocalist, on par with Phil of All That Remains.

The depth of his range is unmatched. His rage is a drug that comes through the speakers and leaves you wanting more and more.

Amazing band. All their albums were very good. Matt's voice is amazing. I can't put into words the feelings in my head!

I have 3 of their 4 CDs. I love this band and wish they had made more. I never seem to get tired of them.