Sonic Subcultures Episode 2 - Rob Zombie’s Hellbilly Deluxe and Nu Metal Aesthetics

Written By marc lajeunesse

Rob Zombie’s Hellbilly Deluxe (1998) blended nu metal, industrial and horror aesthetics, influencing music and pop culture beyond its release. Marc Lajeunesse and Safa Hachi discuss how horror, rebellion and theatricality define the album’s impact, and why its energy is being revived in today’s music. 

From Playboi Carti’s Opium collective to Megan Thee Stallion’s metal collaborations, this episode connects nu metal’s past to its surprising influence on Gen Z’s music landscape.

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