Metal Hammer Presents: The Nu Metal Collection: All things Nu Metal, from its birth in the early 90's to its current resurrection

If Grunge Ruled: Celebrating the Rise of Nu MetalThe first half of the 1990s belonged to grunge, but the second half was dominated by nu metal. Taking the best of metal, hip hop, and anything else they could find, bands like Korn, Deftones, Limp Bizkit, System Of A Down, and Linkin Park forged a brand new sound that swept the metal scene, sold millions of records, and defined an era.Critics hated it, of course—but what do critics know anyway? From the first UK tour of Korn in 1995 to the genre-warping acrobatics of Deftones and the arrival of System Of A Down and Linkin Park, the nu metal scene continually reinvented itself, creating unforgettable moments in music history.This special magazine captures:The birth and evolution of nu metal: From early 1990s origins to its modern-day resurgenceClassic interviews: Insights from the scene’s key players and pioneersThe stories behind the music: Iconic albums, groundbreaking songs, and legendary performancesRundown of the 50 greatest nu metal albums: Voted by fans, celebrating the genre’s highlightsExclusive Metal Hammer content: Curated articles, reviews, and insider perspectives from the pages of the magazineWhether you lived through the era or are discovering nu metal for the first time, this magazine is a thrilling celebration of a genre that defined a generation. As Korn’s Jonathan Davis famously asks: are you rrrrready? Read more