Nu-metal was massive ten years ago, so naturally my hometown, Guildford, churns out a Rap-Metal band now… in 2011…
There are few things better than when these Nu-metal bands decide to do acoustic versions of their badly written songs and pretend they’re all meaningful.
A few thing to note in the above video:
- Graffiti, New Eras and Hoods up. The band come from possibly the poshest area in England, so this is their take on Gangsta.
- The line: “There are so many beautiful things in this world… this word is FUCKED.” Lol, slipping a naughty word in there. Also, philosophising to sound all intelligent.
- Two chord songs… cos… like… three chords is punk.
- Rapping in a dialect that jumps wildly from British to American and then back again.
- We finally get to the chorus at 2:03. It’s not worth the wait.
- The super awkward interview after the song where they talk about “major labels” and not caring.
You’re probably wondering if they are better when not acoustic. Make your own judgement:
And, if you’re in a British Nu-Metal ten years too late, it’s important to wear your influences on your sleeve. Here is a Limp Bizkit cover:
In this video they pause, point at each other, and say “fucking up your program” in unison.
I challenge anyone out there to find a better example of Brits doing it wrong. Let me know in comments.
Oh man that brought some much needed laughs.
This makes me sad to live near Guildford. I thought/hoped nu metal died 7/8 years ago.
I can’t believe this real.
“I challenge anyone out there to find a better example of Brits doing it wrong”
well there is Jedward…
They Irish tho…
oh i actually didnt know that!
Scottish nu-metal http://www.psykodalek.com/, toured with LB recently.
Upvote for web design and logo.
“Psyko Dalek are a competent blend of the best of Machine Head metal, Rage Against the Machine groove, and Helmet Rock”
I’m not sure they know what competent usually implies…
England: Ahead in electronic music, behind in everything else.
bam
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GUILDFORD! youtube ‘man dem crew farncombe’ for similar fun
Can’t find anything?!? You got a link??
E. Town Concrete they are not.