re: I never knew "nu-metal" was a derogatory term.

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System of a Down isn't really nu metal.

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Agreed. Not at all. It
is in same category of sound as Tool.

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Static X got lumped in with nu metal because of timing. They were more industrial.

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Agree again. They were more like Skinny Puppy and Ministry. The lead singer would sometimes have moments of Nu-rock style, but overall they were anything but. The first batch of cd's released for Wisconsin Death Trip even said "Ministry meets White Zombie".

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When I think Nu Metal, I think POD, Korn, and Limp Bizkit. Those are bands I am content never hearing ever again.

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Korn's debut album was very impressive. POD is one of the worst "bands" I have ever heard and yes, I bought the cd to prove it (I have outgrown them). Limp Bizkit...Jesus did I envy them, because they were so overhyped and so rehased, it made me think that my friends and I could be them. Durst knew the right people (KOrn) and before you know it, a very average band was making headlines. Bizkit is one of the worst of that group.