This special edition from the makers of Metal Hammer captures the excitement of nu metal from its birth in the early 1990s to its current, much-deserved resurrection.
Metal Hammer Presents: The Nu Metal Collection
EDITER’S NOTE
MADE IN AMERICA • The 90s were responsible for some of the freakiest sights and sounds in metal history. Limp Bizkit frontman Fred Durst and Coal Chamber singer Dez Fafara guide us through the chaotic birth and dizzying rise of nu metal
REMEMBER WHO THEY ARE • As Korn dusted off their Adidas trackies for their 20th anniversary shows in 1994, Jonathan Davis and Munky revisited their self-titled debut. Are you readyyyyy?
“IF SOMEONE HAS NO OUTLET THEY ’RE GONNA CRACK” • …so said Korn’s Jonathan Davis back in 1996, when Metal Hammer caught up with him as his band were on the verge of becoming nu metal’s first superstars. We revisit a classic interview
THE EARLY DAYS • In 1996, we didn’t know Korn that well yet, so we got Jonathan and bassist Fieldy to fill us in
SEPULTURA • The nu metal love in started here
MY Own Stunner • Deftones second album, 1998’s Around The Fur, was the one that locked in the template for their sound. It involved skating, Max Cavalera and a dodgy Maccy D’s trip…
“They didn't have as many fears” • Legendary producer Terry Date, who worked on Deftones’ first four records, remembers the vibe in the studio for Around The Fur
GOTTA HAVE FAITH • Back in 1997, Limp Bizkit were just wannabes with big dreams. Then they released Three Dollar Bill, Y’All and that George Michael cover, breaking down the door to mainstream stardom
HIGH NOTES • Where to start with Three Dollar Bill, Y’All
A CERTAIN SHADE OF GREEN BY INCUBUS • A Certain Shade Of Green introduced Incubus to a generation, but even though they toured with Korn and Limp Bizkit and had hip hop influences, singer Brandon Boyd isn’t having it when people call them ‘nu metal’
COAL CHAMBER • Out come the nu metal freaks
Off The Leazh • It was the album that took korn from metal’s Great pretenders to international megastars. But behind the secenes of follow The leader, things were going off the rails
“THERE WAS DEBAUCHERY AND NIPPLE PIERCINGS!” • Along with Toby Wright, Grammy-winning producer Steve Thompson was charged with getting the best sound from Korn for their third album. It was no easy task…
(HED)P.E. • Nu metal’s most underrated OGs
ALL IN THE FAMILY • In 1998, Korn teamed with up with Limp Bizkit, Orgy, Ice Cube and a pre-superstardom Rammstein for the wildly successful Family Values tour. This is how it all went down – riots and all…
“IT WAS A TURNING POINT FOR HEAVY MUSIC” • Korn’s Jonathan Davis on the genesis of the Family Values tour
JUMPDAFUCKUP BY SOULFLY • The pressure was on for Soulfly to match their groundbreaking debut. With help from their friends – including rising star Corey Taylor – they surpassed it
SNOT • The nu metal stars halted by tragedy
SOMETHING WICKED THIS WAY COMES • Released in 1999, Slipknot’s self-titled album hit with the same seismic impact as Black Sabbath’s debut and Metallica’s Kill ’Em All. This is how nine outcasts from the Mid-West changed the game virtually overnight…
HOME INVASION • Papa Roach spent years slogging away in a city known for onion farming. But with the explosive Infest, they became an overnight sensation
THE STORY BEHIND BRACKISH BY KITTIE • Nu metal was a baggy-panted boys’ club – until Canadian teens Kittie stormed in with all guns blazing, and a debut single that was all about empowerment
DANGER! HIGH VOLTAGE! • Loved by the fans, hated by some critics, Chicago’s Disturbed were one of the most unlikely success stories of the whole nu metal era...