What is the best nu metal band of all time?

Nu metal exploded in the late 1990s and early 2000s, blending heavy metal with hip-hop, funk, and electronic elements to create one of the most commercially dominant and controversial genres in rock history. Bands like Linkin Park, Korn, and Slipknot sold tens of millions of records while pushing the emotional and sonic boundaries of heavy music. Vote for the band that best defined the nu metal era and left a lasting impact on music.

1. 1
   Linkin Park

   The most commercially successful nu metal band, known for "In the End"
2. 2
   Korn

   Nu metal pioneers from Bakersfield who launched the genre
3. 3
   Limp Bizkit

   Fred Durst's nu metal band known for "Nookie" and "Break Stuff"
4. 4
   Slipknot

   Iowa masked metal band known for chaotic performances and nine members
5. 5
   System of a Down

   Armenian-American metal band known for politically charged lyrics
6. 6
   Deftones

   Sacramento alternative metal band known for their atmospheric sound
7. 7
   Disturbed

   Chicago metal band known for "Down with the Sickness"
8. 8
   Papa Roach

   California rock band known for "Last Resort"
9. 9
   P.O.D.

   Christian nu metal band known for "Youth of the Nation"
10. 10
    Mudvayne

    Illinois metal band known for their technical playing and face paint
11. 11
    Staind

    Massachusetts rock band known for "It's Been Awhile"
12. 12
    Coal Chamber

    Los Angeles nu metal band known for their dark aesthetic
13. 13
    Hed PE

    California nu metal punk band known for blending genres
14. 14
    Orgy

    Los Angeles band known for their cover of "Blue (Da Ba Dee)"
15. 15
    Sevendust

    Atlanta metal band known for their heavy groove and harmonies
16. 16
    Taproot

    Michigan nu metal band known for "Poem"