Description of alternative metal music
Alternative metal is a subgenre of heavy metal music that emerged in the 1980s and 1990s, characterized by its fusion of elements from alternative rock and heavy metal. Alternative metal bands often incorporate a wide range of influences and musical styles, including punk rock, grunge, industrial, and hip hop.
Musically, alternative metal often features heavy guitar riffs and distortion, along with a focus on rhythm and groove. The use of unconventional song structures, odd time signatures, and experimental production techniques is also common in alternative metal. Vocally, alternative metal often features a mix of clean and harsh vocals, with lyrics that range from introspective and personal to political and social.
Some of the most well-known and influential alternative metal bands include Tool, System of a Down, Deftones, Faith No More, and Alice in Chains, among others. Alternative metal has also influenced a range of subsequent genres and movements, including nu metal and post-grunge.
Alternative metal continues to be an important and influential genre, known for its fusion of different musical styles and its willingness to experiment and push the boundaries of heavy music.
Related genres: metalalternative rocknu metalrockhard rockalternativemetalcore
