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

The late 90's was a spawn of the early and mid 90's. You go from The Melvins, Mudhoney, Nirvana, Soundgarden, AIC and that moprhs into Candlebox, Creed, Fuse, Silverchair, and Bush which morphs into Godsmack, Jawbreaker, Deftones, Limp Bizkit, etc.

Korn is the only band who was playing the nu-metal sound in a commercial atmosphere during 1995-96. All else enjoyed commercial success after.