Alternative metal

Alternative metal is a type of heavy metal in the alternative music genre. Alternative metal became popular during the 1990s.

Alternative metal
Stylistic origins	Alternative rock Heavy metal
Cultural origins	Mid–late 1980s, United States
Typical instruments	Electric guitar Bass Drums Keyboards
Derivative forms	Groove metal Grunge
Subgenres
Nu metal
Other topics
Artists Lollapalooza Progressive music

Characteristics of alternative metal music are heavy guitar riffs, syncopation, uncommon time signatures, and unusual techniques. Alternative metal is like regular heavy music, but it can be more experimental. This is what makes it "alternative".

Popular alternative metal bands are Jane's Addiction, Faith No More, Primus, Helmet, Alice in Chains, Nine Inch Nails, Tool, Rage Against the Machine and System of a Down.

Artists

• Sevendust
• System of a Down
• Stabbing Westward
• Creed