The great nu metal takeover

From unexpected triumph to unimaginable tragedy and an unlikely resurrection, this is the rollercoaster story of the band that defined the sound of the 21st century

Featuring smashed guitars, mental breakdowns, and the appearance of David Bowie, Nine Inch Nails’ Self Destruct touring cycle has passed into legend. Photographer Jonathan Rach was there to capture the carnage

Former prog metal prodigies turn rising stars of nu metalcore

From his idols Papa Roach to protest singer Tracy Chapman, these are the songs that influenced Bury Tomorrow’s vocalist

It might not be everyone’s cup of tea, but the prog metal genre is currently undergoing a radical shift with more extreme metal bands embracing their inner prog, and bands with an undeniable prog element playing bigger shows than ever. Members of Jinjer, Blood Incantation and Rivers Of Nihil explain what’s going on.

From Poppy to Spiritbox, new album Metal Forth features seven collab songs with modern metal royalty. Welcome to Babymetal’s next chapter of world domination