Nothingface: The Overlooked Pioneers of Guttural Nu Metal | Should Have Been Bigger | Nu Pod

Nothingface: The Overlooked Pioneers of Guttural Nu Metal | Should Have Been Bigger | Nu Pod

- By Maxime Cherrier

Toomey and Ro reflect on the underrated band Nothingface.

With a focus on their prominent lineup of Matt Holt, Tom Maxwell, Bill Gall, and Chris Houck on drums, the conversation explores their standout albums like "Pacifier" and "An Audio Guide to Everyday Atrocity." The speaker delves into the challenges Nothingface faced, attributing some struggles to record label choices, particularly TVT. Despite being part of the nu metal wave, the band's distinctive, guttural sound, reminiscent of bands like Lamb of God, didn't always resonate with a mainstream audience focused on cleaner aesthetics. The guys lament the band's underappreciated status, expressing admiration for their raw energy and memorable live performances, while also touching on the later project "HellYeah" involving members from Nothingface, Mudvayne, and Pantera, expressing disappointment in its outcome.

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