Mudvayne drummer Matt McDonough recently shared his thoughts on the unexpected resurgence of nu metal, discussing the genre\u2019s remarkable comeback in an interview with Talk Toomey.<\/p>\n
McDonough reflected on how nu metal has evolved into what he describes as \u201cthe classic rock\u201d of today, attracting multiple generations of fans to their shows.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe strange renaissance of that time period, it\u2019s almost like we\u2019re the classic rock now,\u201d he said. \u201cBack in 2019, 2020, when we first started talking about a reunion, I was, like, \u2018No one\u2019s even gonna remember us. Who\u2019s actually gonna come out?\u2019 And the response for those first festivals, the DWP festivals, was just a absolutely surreal and overwhelming.\u201d<\/p>\n
The drummer noted the diverse age range of fans now attending Mudvayne concerts, spanning four generations.<\/p>\n
\u201cAnd now it\u2019s, like \u2014 I don\u2019t think it\u2019s an exaggeration \u2014 we see four generations of people,\u201d he continued. \u201cPeople in their early sixties, late fifties that were late \u201990s fans, and then their grandkids. There was an 8-year-old right in front last night in San Antonio.\u201d<\/p>\n
McDonough also pointed to other nu metal bands experiencing similar success, particularly highlighting Deftones\u2019 growth.<\/p>\n
\u201cSo, yeah, again, it\u2019s just \u2014 I don\u2019t know \u2014 timing, luck, what. But it seems to be happening for everybody,\u201d he said. \u201cObviously, Deftones have blown up. It\u2019s crazy \u2014 they\u2019re bigger than they\u2019ve ever been. So I don\u2019t know. Maybe the world just is ready to come to a nu metal show, I guess.\u201d<\/p>\n
McDonough\u2019s observations reflect a broader trend that has been building momentum across the music industry over the past several years.<\/p>\n
Yellowbrick reported that the nu metal revival is largely fueled by nostalgia among millennials and Gen Z, who are revisiting the genre that shaped their youth around the late 1990s and early 2000s. Streaming platforms and social media, including TikTok and Reddit, have significantly boosted this revival by making nu metal easily accessible to a new generation and fostering a community of fans and artists.<\/p>\n
The commercial vitality of the genre is evident in recent concert attendance figures. Louder Sound noted that prominent nu metal bands like Korn have filled 25,000-capacity venues in London. Papa Roach has completed arena tours in the UK and Europe, demonstrating strong fan engagement and the genre\u2019s sustained popularity.<\/p>\n
Mudvayne\u2019s participation in the revival extends beyond individual tour dates. The band is confirmed for the 2025 Sick New World festival, a key event associated with the nu metal scene, as Nu Metal Agenda highlighted. Their inclusion alongside headliners like Linkin Park and other nu metal veterans at major festivals indicates sustained popularity and significant fan interest in the genre\u2019s original acts.<\/p>\n
Beyond Mudvayne and Deftones, other nu metal pioneers are experiencing similar revivals. Linkin Park has returned to headline major festivals alongside Metallica. Newer bands inspired by the original nu metal era, such as Beartooth and Bring Me The Horizon, have taken the genre in fresh directions while maintaining ties to nu metal\u2019s legacy, further cementing the genre\u2019s influence on contemporary heavy music.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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