Episode 16 - Alternative Metal, Part 2

The final part of a two part series exploring the sub-genre of “alternative metal” from the late 90s to the early 2000s, easily my least favorite period of rock music. This playlist was a tough one to get through. It was the height of NU METAL - the only genre of rock that can pass as either a proper label or an insult, depending on who you’re talking to. And at this point in the decade, instead of referencing bands “before” and “after” Kurt Cobain and grunge, you were talking about “before” or “after” Limp Bizkit and Woodstock 1999. Korn released "Follow the Leader", Limp Bizkit put out their first album, and the world was introduced to Linkin Park. This week's episode plays tunes from these bands and more: Deftones, Godsmack, Staind, Papa Roach and of course System of a Down.

Original Airdate: July 20th, 2024

Playlist

1. Korn - Got the Life
2. Godsmack - Whatever
3. Marilyn Manson - Rock Is Dead
4. Sevendust - Denial
5. Staind - Mudshovel
6. Limp Bizkit - Break Stuff
7. Powerman 5000 - When Worlds Collide
8. Nine Inch Nails - We're In This Together (Radio Edit) 
9. Papa Roach - Blood Brothers
10. Deftones - Change (In the House of Flies)
11. Disturbed - Down with the Sickness
12. Drowning Pool - Bodies
13. Linkin Park - One Step Closer
14. System Of A Down - Chop Suey!