Korn

If there's one band that perfectly personifies the nu-metal genre that arose at the end of the 20th century, it'd be Korn. The group from Bakersfield, California made a name for itself with a unique sound that combines elements of heavy metal and funk with a distinct lyrical rhyming style. Korn's breakthrough came in 1998 when the band released Follow the Leader, an album that would go onto receive much commercial success and establish the band with a cult-like following amongst a shadowy bunch of dedicated fans.