What we know about gear loved by Nu Metal fans
Our latest insights into fans of Nu Metal show a strong passion for music gear - especially Single Cut Guitars and Heavy Guitars. They often lean toward brands like Harley Benton, Ibanez, Behringer and Millenium, choosing tools that complement the sound and vibe of the genre. These fans are mostly from Germany, France and United Kingdom, with many in the 35-44 age group and a slight Male majority.
You can see some of the most popular gear loved by Nu Metal fans below:
The most "nu metal" music gearbased on Goodforme tests taken by Nu Metal fans recently

Most nu metal Guitar
Harley Benton BS-20BK Rock Series

Most nu metal Drums
Zultan Dark Matter Cymbal Set

Most nu metal Bass
Warwick RockBass Streamer 5 FL NBT


Most nu metal Guitar Effect
Behringer HD300 Heavy Distortion

Most nu metal Microphone
Superlux HI 10

Most nu metal Keys
Thomann SP-5600
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Musicngear's Nu Metal Playlists
Follow the best Nu Metal playlists, curated by real fans of nu metal music!
The Most Heavy Metal Banjo!
Submit your musicMusicngear presents 15 of our favorite metal songs significantly incorporating a banjo in them. Enjoy!
The Most Death Metal Saxophone!
Submit your musicMusicngear presents 8 of our favorite death metal songs that significantly incorporate a sax in them. Enjoy!
Read the full article at https://www.musicngear.com/blog/most-death-metal-saxophone-8-songs-featuring-sax
The Most Folk Metal Flute!
Submit your musicMusicngear presents 18 of our favorite folk metal songs that prominently feature a flute. Enjoy!
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The Most Heavy Metal Bagpipe!
Submit your musicMusicngear presents 17 of our favorite heavy metal bands featuring a bagpipe in their songs. The list is not in hierarchical order. Enjoy!
Read the full article at https://www.musicngear.com/blog/most-heavy-metal-bagpipe-16-songs-featuring-bagpipe
The Most Heavy Metal Harp!
Submit your musicMusicngear presents 14 of our favorite heavy metal bands with a harp integrated into their songs. Read the full article https://www.musicngear.com/blog/most-heavy-metal-harp-14-songs-featuring-harp
The Most Heavy Metal Christmas: Awesome Songs For Headbanging Xmas 🎄🎅
Submit your musicHeavy Metal Christmas? We got you! Musicngear presents the ultimate list of metal Christmas music to get you through the most wonderful time of the year!
Read the Full article at https://www.musicngear.com/blog/most-heavy-metal-christmas-33-awesome-songs-headbanging-xmas
The Most Heavy Metal Violin: 28 Songs Featuring a Violin
Submit your musicThe Most Heavy Metal Charango!
Submit your musicThe Most Epic Metal Covers Of Carol of the Bells!
Submit your musicElevate the most wonderful time of the year with our compilation of the greatest metal covers of Carol of the Bells!
The Most Heavy Metal Piano!
Submit your musicThe Metal Inferno - Heavy Metal, Power Metal, Progressive Metal
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Who likes Nu Metal?
Musicians who like Nu Metal usually have the following characteristics
| Legend | Musicians | |
|---|---|---|
| DE | 82 | DE: 82 musicians |
| GR | 47 | GR: 47 musicians |
| US | 42 | US: 42 musicians |
| FR | 39 | FR: 39 musicians |
| RO | 31 | RO: 31 musicians |
| GB | 29 | GB: 29 musicians |
| PL | 20 | PL: 20 musicians |
| SE | 18 | SE: 18 musicians |
| IT | 18 | IT: 18 musicians |
| CA | 17 | CA: 17 musicians |
| FI | 19 | FI: 19 musicians |
| PT | 15 | PT: 15 musicians |
| HU | 15 | HU: 15 musicians |
| NL | 26 | NL: 26 musicians |
| IE | 14 | IE: 14 musicians |
| BE | 11 | BE: 11 musicians |
| CZ | 13 | CZ: 13 musicians |
| ES | 8 | ES: 8 musicians |
| LU | 7 | LU: 7 musicians |
| CL | 6 | CL: 6 musicians |
| AU | 8 | AU: 8 musicians |
| BG | 5 | BG: 5 musicians |
| AT | 4 | AT: 4 musicians |
| DK | 4 | DK: 4 musicians |
| MX | 4 | MX: 4 musicians |
| RU | 3 | RU: 3 musicians |
| TR | 5 | TR: 5 musicians |
| BA | 3 | BA: 3 musicians |
| SK | 3 | SK: 3 musicians |
| IL | 3 | IL: 3 musicians |
| NO | 2 | NO: 2 musicians |
| CO | 2 | CO: 2 musicians |
| LV | 2 | LV: 2 musicians |
| SI | 2 | SI: 2 musicians |
| RS | 2 | RS: 2 musicians |
| EE | 2 | EE: 2 musicians |
| NZ | 2 | NZ: 2 musicians |
| MK | 1 | MK: 1 musician |
| BR | 1 | BR: 1 musician |
| AE | 1 | AE: 1 musician |
| IN | 1 | IN: 1 musician |
| JP | 1 | JP: 1 musician |
| TH | 1 | TH: 1 musician |
| IM | 1 | IM: 1 musician |
| IS | 1 | IS: 1 musician |
| SG | 1 | SG: 1 musician |
| ZA | 1 | ZA: 1 musician |
| PH | 1 | PH: 1 musician |
| EG | 1 | EG: 1 musician |
| KW | 1 | KW: 1 musician |
| LT | 1 | LT: 1 musician |
| CR | 1 | CR: 1 musician |
| MY | 1 | MY: 1 musician |
| JO | 1 | JO: 1 musician |
| AR | 1 | AR: 1 musician |
| Legend | Musicians | |
|---|---|---|
| Men | 510 | Men: 510 musicians |
| Women | 48 | Women: 48 musicians |
| Legend | Musicians | |
|---|---|---|
| 35 to 44 | 132 | 35 to 44: 132 musicians |
| 17 and below | 121 | 17 and below: 121 musicians |
| 25 to 34 | 117 | 25 to 34: 117 musicians |
| 18 to 24 | 97 | 18 to 24: 97 musicians |
| 45 to 54 | 64 | 45 to 54: 64 musicians |
| 55 and above | 27 | 55 and above: 27 musicians |
| Legend | Musicians | |
|---|---|---|
| Metallica | 343 | Metallica: 343 musicians |
| Slipknot | 340 | Slipknot: 340 musicians |
| Black Sabbath | 247 | Black Sabbath: 247 musicians |
| Pantera | 232 | Pantera: 232 musicians |
| Iron Maiden | 196 | Iron Maiden: 196 musicians |
| Slayer | 189 | Slayer: 189 musicians |
| Disturbed | 185 | Disturbed: 185 musicians |
| Guns N' Roses | 182 | Guns N' Roses: 182 musicians |
| Megadeth | 171 | Megadeth: 171 musicians |
| Motörhead | 150 | Motörhead: 150 musicians |
| Judas Priest | 143 | Judas Priest: 143 musicians |
| Legend | Musicians | |
|---|---|---|
| Alternative rock | 265 | Alternative rock: 265 musicians |
| Hard Rock | 253 | Hard Rock: 253 musicians |
| Thrash Metal | 249 | Thrash Metal: 249 musicians |
| Metalcore | 232 | Metalcore: 232 musicians |
| Grunge | 227 | Grunge: 227 musicians |
| Legend | Musicians | |
|---|---|---|
| Harley Benton | 45 | Harley Benton: 45 musicians |
| Ibanez | 24 | Ibanez: 24 musicians |
| ESP | 18 | ESP: 18 musicians |
| Millenium | 13 | Millenium: 13 musicians |
| Behringer | 13 | Behringer: 13 musicians |
| Solar Guitars | 12 | Solar Guitars: 12 musicians |
| Yamaha | 11 | Yamaha: 11 musicians |
| Jackson | 10 | Jackson: 10 musicians |
| Schecter | 9 | Schecter: 9 musicians |
| the t.bone | 8 | the t.bone: 8 musicians |
| Legend | Musicians | |
|---|---|---|
| ST Style Guitars | 58 | ST Style Guitars: 58 musicians |
| Heavy Guitars | 44 | Heavy Guitars: 44 musicians |
| Single Cut Guitars | 22 | Single Cut Guitars: 22 musicians |
| Distortion Pedals | 21 | Distortion Pedals: 21 musicians |
| Double Cut Guitars | 20 | Double Cut Guitars: 20 musicians |
| HiFi Headphones | 17 | HiFi Headphones: 17 musicians |
| Acoustic Cellos | 15 | Acoustic Cellos: 15 musicians |
| Miscellaneous 4-String Basses | 15 | Miscellaneous 4-String Basses: 15 musicians |
| ST Models | 15 | ST Models: 15 musicians |
| Cymbal Sets | 12 | Cymbal Sets: 12 musicians |

Written by Chris Roditis


