Are you ready? The late 90s are back, and they are louder than ever. Nu Metal was a cultural phenomenon that fused the crushing, down-tuned heaviness of metal with the rhythmic swagger of hip-hop, the funk of slap bass, and the industrial textures of electronic music. For a long time, it was looked down upon, but today it is recognized for what it truly is: one of the most energetic, bouncy, and catchy forms of heavy music ever created. Our Nu Metal instrumentals capture that authentic 1999 vibe, complete with the modern production standards of today.
The key to Nu Metal is "The Bounce." Unlike the driving speed of Thrash or the blast beats of Death Metal, Nu Metal grooves. We use 7-string guitars tuned to Drop A or lower to create massive, churning riffs that lock in with hip-hop influenced drum beats. The bass guitar is huge, often featuring a percussive "fieldy-style" click or a funk-slap technique that drives the rhythm. We also incorporate the defining textures of the genre: DJ scratches, horror-movie samples, dissonant "panic chords" on the high strings, and whisper-quiet verses that explode into massive choruses.
This genre was built for vocal versatility. It is the ultimate playground for vocalists who want to do it all: rapping, singing, screaming, and beatboxing. The song structures (Quiet Verse / Loud Chorus) provide built-in dynamics that make songwriting easy and effective. The lyrical themes of angst, alienation, and aggression find a perfect home here. Whether you are channeling the raw emotion of Jonathan Davis or the rhythmic flow of Fred Durst, these tracks give you the mic.
For video editors and influencers, Nu Metal is high-energy, aggressive fun. It is perfect for "fail" compilations, extreme sports, wrestling or fighting content, and nostalgic video essays about the Y2K era. It has a unique visual identity associated with baggy pants, backward caps, and pure adrenaline. Use these tracks to add a punch of attitude and rhythm to your content that traditional metal can't provide.