Did ANTHRAX Help Pioneer Nü-Metal?

Nü-metal got here to prominence with the appearance of bands like Korn and Deftones (at the very least their first report) within the mid-90s. The style would take off massive time within the subsequent few years as massively common bands like System Of A Down, Limp Bizkit, Slipknot joined the fray. However the place did the roots of nü-metal come from? For those who ask former Fear Factory vocalist Burton C. Bell, Anthrax and their 1987 observe “I am The Man” had at the very least one thing to do with it.

In an interview with Nu Pod, Bell asserted that Anthrax debatable pioneered nü-metal with “I am The Man” in all its rap-rock glory. “I am The Man” was a tackle the Beastie Boys‘ type (one other main affect on the nü-metal world) ,and is broadly thought-about to be one of many first rap-rock songs.

“I am The Man” was ultimately revisited in 1991 for the Assault Of The Killer B’s compilation, which furthered Anthrax‘s love of rap-rock with their cowl of Public Enemy‘s “Carry the Noise” that includes Public Enemy themselves. So

“I am glad you mentioned that, as a result of Biohazard, aside from Anthrax… Biohazard was influenced by Anthrax when Anthrax did ‘I am The Man’, you would say that Anthrax pioneered nü-metal by fusing collectively thrash and hip hop,” mentioned Bell.

“And that impressed Biohazard to work with different artists like… They have been like linked with Onyx in a method, perhaps it was that soundtrack they have been part of [the Judgment Night soundtrack.] However I bear in mind after we did that tour with Biohazard in 1993. It was Fear Factory, Sick Of It All and Biohazard, and Biohazard was already at that time experimenting with hip hop beats.”

Bell‘s level about Anthrax is certainly a very good one, but additionally shines some gentle on the truth that perhaps Biohazard deserves a bit of extra of a spot within the nü-conversation too.