Funk metal

Funk metal (also known as metallic funk or thrash-funk) is the fusion of heavy metal and funk. It sometimes also has elements of punk rock. Funk metal was part of the alternative metal movement. It has been described as a "brief but extremely media-hyped stylistic fad".

The funk metal scene formed in California during the mid-1980s. These bands played a mix of funk, hard rock, hip hop and punk. The genre quickly evolved to include elements of thrash metal.

Notable funk metal artists

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