Funk metal

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Funk metal
Stylistic origins
Cultural origins Mid-1980s, United States
Typical instruments Bass, electric guitar, drums, keyboard, vocals, rapping
Derivative forms Nu metal, groove metal
Regional scenes
San Francisco[1][2]
Other topics

Funk metal (also known as thrash funk[3] or funkcore) is a fusion genre of funk rock and heavy metal.

History and characteristics

AllMusic has claimed that "funk metal evolved in the mid-'80s when alternative bands like the Red Hot Chili Peppers and Fishbone began playing the hybrid with a stronger funk underpinning than metal."[4] Faith No More have been described as a funk metal band that dabbled in rap-metal.[5] Rage Against the Machine's mix of funk and metal not only included rap, but also elements of punk rock.[6] Primus, a band that crosses many genres, has been widely described as funk metal, though bandleader/bassist Les Claypool dislikes the categorization.[7][8][9][10][2][11][12][13][14][15][16][17][18][19] Claypool has stated "We've been lumped in with the funk metal thing just about everywhere. I guess people just have to categorise you".[20] Living Colour have been cited by Rolling Stone as "black-funk-metal pioneers."[21]

Faith No More mixed funk metal with alternative music and experimental music.
Les Claypool, frontman of the funk metal band Primus.

Certain bands not from an alternative background, such as Bang Tango and Extreme, have also frequently incorporated funk into their musical style.[22][23] Bands such as Primus and Mordred emerged from the thrash metal underground.[2]

Notable funk metal artists

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Notes

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  4. ↑ 4.00 4.01 4.02 4.03 4.04 4.05 4.06 4.07 4.08 4.09 4.10 Funk Metal . Retrieved February 1, 2012.
  5. ↑ Rap-Metal . Retrieved February 1, 2012.
  6. ↑ 6.0 6.1 The Battle of Los Angeles : Rolling Stone. November 1, 2003. Archived from the original on April 14, 2010. Retrieved February 1, 2012.
  7. ↑ Gore, Joe (August 1991). New Rage: The Funky from Guitar Player. Retrieved February 1, 2012.
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  9. ↑ Erlewine, Stephen Thomas. Primus Biography at AllMusic. Retrieved November 27, 2009. Appeared earlier in the book All Music Guide on page 290 in 2001 and on page 888 in 2002.
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  21. ↑ 21.0 21.1 Fricke, David (November 13, 2003). Living Colour: Collideoscope : Music Reviews : Rolling Stone. Archived from the original on April 12, 2009. Retrieved February 1, 2012.
  22. ↑ 22.0 22.1 Prato, Greg. Bango Tango > Overview . Retrieved February 3, 2012.
  23. ↑ 23.0 23.1 Erlewine, Stephen Thomas. Extreme > Biography . Retrieved February 3, 2012.
  24. ↑ Prato, Greg. 24-7 Spyz > Overview . Retrieved February 3, 2012.
  25. ↑ Blind Melon Tastes Predictably Metal 1992, Washington Post. Retrieved 2012-03-31.
  26. ↑ http://www.allmusic.com/album/one-fierce-beer-coaster-mw0000079054
  27. ↑ Bush, John. Clutch > Biography . Retrieved February 4, 2012.
  28. ↑ Rivadavia, Eduardo. Electric Boys > Overview . Retrieved February 1, 2012.
  29. ↑ Huey, Steve. Incubus > Biography . Retrieved February 1, 2012.
  30. ↑ Book, John. Infectious Grooves > Overview . Retrieved February 1, 2012.
  31. ↑ Erlewine, Stephen Thomas. Devil Without a Cause > Review . Retrieved February 3, 2012.
  32. ↑ 32.0 32.1 32.2 Torreano, Bradley. Allmusic ((( L.A.P.D. > Overview ))). Retrieved February 1, 2012.
  33. ↑ Rivadavia, Eduardo. Mind Funk > Overview . Retrieved February 1, 2012.
  34. ↑ http://www.allmusic.com/album/mega!!-kung-fu-radio-mw0000092454
  35. ↑ Profanation: Preparation for a Coming Darkness Allmusic review
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  37. ↑ Prato, Greg. Suicidal Tendences > Biography . Retrieved February 1, 2012.
  38. ↑ Anderson, Rick. Persona Non Grata > Overview . Retrieved February 3, 2012.

References

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