Nu-metal is a hybrid musical genre that emerged in the late 1990s. It combines elements from various music categories, such as heavy metal, hip hop, and alternative rock, creating an original and dynamic sound. It is characterized by heavy guitar with low tuning, rhythmic riffs, and intense vocal performances that often include rapping. Significant representatives of the genre are Korn, Limp Bizkit, and Linkin Park, who contributed to the commercial success and shaping of the movement.