Rap Metal

A fusion of rap and heavy metal, characterized by aggressive and fast-paced rapping over heavy guitar riffs and pounding drums. The lyrics often deal with themes of anger, rebellion, and social injustice. This genre emerged in the late 1980s and early 1990s, with bands like Rage Against the Machine and Limp Bizkit popularizing the sound. It continues to be a popular genre, with artists like Body Count and Hollywood Undead keeping the tradition alive.