Rap metal is a fusion of hip hop and heavy metal music. It typically features rapping vocals over a heavy metal backing track. The lyrics in rap metal songs often focus on social and political issues, as well as personal experiences.
Nu metal is a more experimental genre of music that incorporates elements of rap metal, alternative rock, and grunge. Nu metal bands often use unconventional instruments and tunings, and their songs are often characterised by a heavy, distorted sound. The lyrics in nu metal songs are often more abstract and personal than those in rap metal songs.
Here are some of the key differences between rap metal and nu metal:
* Rap metal is a more straightforward fusion of hip hop and heavy metal, while nu metal is a more experimental genre that incorporates elements of several different genres.
* Rap metal songs typically feature rapping vocals over a heavy metal backing track, while nu metal songs often feature a mix of rapping, singing, and screaming vocals.
* The lyrics in rap metal songs often focus on social and political issues, as well as personal experiences. The lyrics in nu metal songs are often more abstract and personal.
Some examples of rap metal artists include:
- Rage Against the Machine
- Body Count
- Ice-T
Some examples of nu metal artists include:
- Korn
- Slipknot
- Limp Bizkit
- Linkin Park