I like some metal (or non-metal) bands that are mocked as un-tr00 or ghey or whatever. I do get shit for liking them at times. I dont give a shit about how tr00, br00tal or underground a band is. I do like some of that metal considered tr00 though. Heh, some fans worry too much about the image of the bands and how others will percieve them by listening to them.
Biohazard - I bloody love them since 2 years ago. Their early songs are just rapcore/hardcore but their new songs ARE heavy metal.
Cold - Yeah, yeah... I like some of their earlier alternative/nu-metal work but their newer shit is just pop alternative
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Deftones - I've liked them for like 3 years ago.
Glassjaw - I love them. I usually fucking despise emo-metal-hardcore but they do it in a way that doesnt sound forced if you know what I mean.
Pantera - They're untrue and white trash? Fuck you. I want to get one thing straight...
they are heavy metal whether you love them or hate them I dont give a fuck. Yes they used to be hair metal but not anymore. I've pretty much put my faith on this band even though Anselmo can say some terribly arrogant things.
Sepultura - They might not be the wicked thrash band like in the best but I still think they're good. A lot better than shitfly.. that's for sure.
Sevendust - They are obviously not 100% metal but who cares?
Slipknot - Again they are nu-metal but they are heavy metal whether you love/hate them. They are a lot more "heavy metal" compared to other nu-metal bands like Disturbed, Korn or Linkin Park.