Nu Metal Concerts & Live Shows in Los Angeles

About Nu Metal

Emerging in the mid-1990s, nu metal is a subgenre of alternative metal that fuses heavy metal elements with influences from hip hop, industrial music, and funk. It is characterized by heavily down-tuned electric guitars-frequently seven-string models-playing syncopated, groove-driven riffs alongside prominent bass lines and percussive, often turntable-enhanced electronic textures. Vocal styles vary widely, incorporating rapping, melodic singing, and aggressive screaming to convey themes of personal angst, alienation, and social rebellion. While sharing the intensity of traditional metal, the genre prioritizes rhythmic bounce and song structure over complex guitar solos, positioning it as a commercially successful bridge between alternative rock and extreme music.

Also known as: nu-metal, nü-metal

Nu Metal events in Los Angeles - FAQ

What is Nu Metal music?

Emerging in the mid-1990s, nu metal is a subgenre of alternative metal that fuses heavy metal elements with influences from hip hop, industrial music, and funk. It is characterized by heavily down-tuned electric guitars-frequently seven-string models-playing syncopated, groove-driven riffs alongside prominent bass lines and percussive, often turntable-enhanced electronic textures. Vocal styles vary widely, incorporating rapping, melodic singing, and aggressive screaming to convey themes of perso…

What Nu Metal events are in Los Angeles?

Mood tracks all upcoming Nu Metal events in Los Angeles - concerts, club nights, and live shows. The calendar is updated daily with new events across all major venues. Browse the listings above to find tonight's Nu Metal events or upcoming shows this week.

What are the characteristics of Nu Metal music?

Nu Metal music scores high on energy (85%), commerciality (85%), vocality (75%), and lower on tempo (45%), valence (35%). These qualities shape the typical Nu Metal sound at live events and club nights.