nu metal

See also: nu-metal and nü-metal

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Etymology

Sensational spelling of new + (heavy) metal

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˌnjuːˈmɛtəl/, /ˌnuːˈmɛtəl/

Noun

nu metal (uncountable)

  1. (music) A subgenre of heavy metal music with influences from grunge and hip-hop, often featuring down-tuned guitars, rapped or shouted vocals, DJ effects, and a strong rhythmic focus.
    • 2004, BBC for kidz - nu-metal song of the year‎[1]:
      Which nu-metal song has rocked your world this year?
    • 2007, Post Gazette (Pittsburgh), 1 Aug 2007 (headline) [2]:
      Nu metal band Korn is back with a big tour, no-name album.

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