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Popularised by bands like Vildhjarta and Humanity’s Last Breath, thall is starting to infect mainstream metal sound. In this guide we detail the origins, techniques, and gear driving the movement
Big shorts, seven-string guitars, hip-hop beats and a full workout of the quiet/loud dynamic guaranteed
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The pair attempt to match the upheaval caused by the track at Woodstock '99, from the comfort of their kitchen
James “Munky” Shaffer and Brian “Head” Welch dig through their record collections for the tracks that informed their playing and songwriting, and the sound of nu-metal itself
The seven-string nu-metal maestro recruited a handful of students to blow the roof off the auditorium with renditions of Blind and Got the Life
Featuring Dunlop's Heavy Core technology, these sweet Korn guitar strings look just the thing for adventures in low-end metal riffs, nu or otherwise
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The Korn guitar duo reveal how the groundbreaking hardware ensures tight tuning stability and pairs perfectly with their aggressive playing style and extended-range setup
Charting Munky and Head's influence – from Sepultura and Slipknot to the present day
Masters of the seven-string, architects of nu-metal, Korn return with Requiem, and guitarists Munky and Head are still finding new ways to play heavy...
