Synthetic

Spineshank · 2000

10 min · 3 tracks · alternative metal · nu metal · industrial metal

A relentless fusion of industrial textures and aggressive vocals that encapsulates the angst of the early 2000s nu metal scene.

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Synthetic is a single by Spineshank, released in 2000. A relentless fusion of industrial textures and aggressive vocals that encapsulates the angst of the early 2000s nu metal scene. 'Synthetic' is significant for its role in defining the nu metal genre during its rise in popularity, capturing attention with its aggressive sound and socially conscious lyrics. The album charted on the Billboard Heatseekers chart, establishing Spineshank as a key player among their contemporaries like Korn and Slipknot. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.

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What does Synthetic sound like?

A relentless fusion of industrial textures and aggressive vocals that encapsulates the angst of the early 2000s nu metal scene. Rooted in alternative metal and nu metal.

What makes Synthetic by Spineshank notable?

'Synthetic' is significant for its role in defining the nu metal genre during its rise in popularity, capturing attention with its aggressive sound and socially conscious lyrics. The album charted on the Billboard Heatseekers chart, establishing Spineshank as a key player among their contemporaries like Korn and Slipknot. Released in 2000, 'Synthetic' was Spineshank's debut album, arriving shortly after their formation in 1996. By this time, the band had built a reputation in the underground metal scene, leading to their signing with notable label Roadrunner Records which would help launch their career into the mainstream.

How many songs are on Synthetic?

Synthetic has 3 tracks, running approximately 10 minutes.