+**Nu Metal** is a subgenre of [Alternative Metal](/wiki/alternative_metal) that gained popularity in the mid-1990s. It fused elements of [Heavy Metal](/wiki/heavy_metal) with influences from hip hop, funk, and grunge, often featuring syncopated rhythms and distorted, downtuned guitars. This style emphasized groove and often incorporated rap-influenced vocals.
+## See also
+- [Metal](/wiki/metal)
+- [Rap Rock](/wiki/rap_rock)
+- [Grunge](/wiki/grunge)