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

Linkin Park

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

2

Korn

Nu metal pioneers from Bakersfield who launched the genre

3

Limp Bizkit

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

4

Slipknot

Iowa masked metal band known for chaotic performances and nine members

5

System of a Down

Armenian-American metal band known for politically charged lyrics

6

Deftones

Sacramento alternative metal band known for their atmospheric sound

7

Disturbed

Chicago metal band known for "Down with the Sickness"

8

Papa Roach

California rock band known for "Last Resort"

9

P.O.D.

Christian nu metal band known for "Youth of the Nation"

10

Mudvayne

Illinois metal band known for their technical playing and face paint

11

Staind

Massachusetts rock band known for "It's Been Awhile"

12

Coal Chamber

Los Angeles nu metal band known for their dark aesthetic

13

Hed PE

California nu metal punk band known for blending genres

14

Orgy

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

15

Sevendust

Atlanta metal band known for their heavy groove and harmonies

16

Taproot

Michigan nu metal band known for "Poem"