About Funk metal
Funk metal is a music genre that emerged in United States in the 1980s. It is usually classed as a form of alternative metal and funk rock.
Artists closely associated with the genre include Red Hot Chili Peppers, Rage Against the Machine, Tom Morello, Incubus, Buckethead and Mike Patton.
From Wikipedia
Funk metal (also known as thrash-funk) is a subgenre of funk rock and alternative metal that infuses heavy metal music (often thrash metal) with elements of funk and punk rock. Funk metal was part of the alternative metal movement, and has been described as a "brief but extremely media-hyped stylistic fad".
The funk metal scene formed in California during the mid-1980s with a group of bands who were initially playing a mix of funk, hard rock, hip-hop and punk; the genre quickly evolved to include elements of thrash metal.
Genre family tree
Parent genres (↑) and subgenres (↓) of Funk metal.
Key artists
- Red Hot Chili Peppers
- Rage Against the Machine
- Tom Morello
- Incubus
- Buckethead
- Mike Patton
- Living Colour
- Extreme
- Brad Wilk
- Ugly Kid Joe
Related genres
Frequently asked questions
What is Funk metal?
Funk metal is a music genre that emerged in United States in the 1980s. It is usually classed as a form of alternative metal and funk rock.
Where and when did Funk metal originate?
Funk metal originated in United States in the 1980s.
Who are famous Funk metal artists?
Red Hot Chili Peppers, Rage Against the Machine, Tom Morello, Incubus, Buckethead and Mike Patton.