Pop Metal at the Dawn of a New Millenium (2000-2004)

Heavy Metal 101 by Eric Schwartz

Sep 21, 202601:09:58Arts

Wherein Eric and John explore the reemergence of heavy metal as a force in popular music/culture at the dawn of the 21st century, including such bands as Limp Bizkit, Korn, Linkin Park, Slipknot, System of a Down, Tool,...

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