10 Nü-Metallers That Passed Away Too Soon

Nü-metal was a mix of excessive budgets, TRL and behind the scenes tragedy. This checklist pays tribute to 10 males that have been bigger than life on stage and nonetheless close to and pricey to our hearts off stage.

Wayne Static

The Static-X frontman would command the stage along with his distinctive rasp, bigger than life coiffure and evil disco sounds. Static-X could also be greater at the moment than throughout the band’s unique run. One of many extra distinctive individuals in nü-metal, Wayne would go away the world on Nov. 11, 2014.

Jason Lutrell

Jason was the distinctive frontman of Primer 55. Jason‘s scream blended along with his rap rock movement gave Primer 55 its trademark sound. He was a mild big and was quiet offstage. Jason would have basked within the nu metallic revival and beloved listening to the tales of his voice inspiring vocalists to select up a mic. Sadly, Jason handed on August 10, 2018.

Matt Holt

Nothingface is among the most underrated bands within the nü-metal world. Matt would mix his singing and screaming over the crushing tones of Tom Maxwell‘s guitar. Nothingface was forward of their time and was undoubtedly an affect to the complete scene. Sadly, we misplaced Matt on April 15, 2017.

Paul Grey

As one of many founding members of Slipknot, Paul Grey wrote a few of the band’s greatest bangers. Paul had a heavy hand in writing “Surfacing” and “Spit It Out”. Corey Taylor is on report calling the bassist Slipknot’s “secret weapon”. Paul left us on Could 24, 2010 on the age of 38.

Joey Jordison

Joey Jordison was one of the crucial influential drummers in all of metallic. In Slipknot, Joey Jordison introduced the blast beat to the airwaves and he would go on to encourage a complete new era to select up the sticks. When not crushing the drums with Corey and the boys, Joey would decide up the guitar and slay with Murderdolls. Joey handed away on July 26, 2021.

Chi Cheng

Deftones bassist Chi Cheng elevated the band’s dynamic by not at all times following Steph‘s riffs. Chi was a sight to soak up when he was on stage. His dreads would fly throughout and his backing vocals introduced a punk rock facet to the band. Chi left this earth on April 13, 2013 after spending practically 5 years in a coma following a tragic automotive accident in 2009.

Shifty Shellshock

Seth Binzer, higher generally known as Shifty Shellshock, fronted Crazy Town and had main success with the hit “Butterfly”. Shifty additionally had a actuality TV profession along with his stints on Superstar Rehab and Sober Home. After a short hiatus, Shifty reformed Crazy Town and carried out with the band up till his passing. Seth was discovered useless on June 24, 2024.

Lynn Strait & Dobbs

The maniac frontman of Snot, Lynn Strait was not solely identified for his vocals however for his onstage antics. Lynn was as soon as arrested for rising from the enormous Limp Bizkit rest room bare and collaborating in some extracurricular actions. Sadly, Lynn by no means made the court docket date as he handed away along with his beloved canine Dobbs on December 11, 1998 in a automotive accident.

Chester Bennington

Linkin Park is the gateway band for thus many little metalheads and Chester had a voice that was bigger than life. Hybrid Principle has bought greater than 32 million copies worldwide. Fred Durst even said that if not for Chester, nü-metal “would by no means have reached the lots and affected so many lives.” Chester left us on July 20, 2017.

Dave Williams

Dave was dubbed “Stage” by Dimebag Darrell for his out of this world presence in entrance of a crowd. Dave solely wanted one album to cement his legacy. “Our bodies” is a nu metallic anthem and nonetheless permeates popular culture to today. We sadly misplaced Dave Williams on August 14, 2002 whereas Drowning Pool was on OzzFest.