What is funk metal?

Q: What is funk metal?


A: Funk metal is a fusion of heavy metal and funk rock.

Q: When did funk metal evolve?


A: Funk metal evolved in the mid-'80s when alternative bands like the Red Hot Chili Peppers, Faith No More, Infectious Grooves, Mordred and Fishbone began playing the hybrid with a stronger funk underpinning than metal.

Q: Which bands have been described as funk metal that dabbled in rap-metal?


A: Faith No More have been described as funk metal that dabbled in rap-metal.

Q: What other musical elements are included in Rage Against the Machine's mix of funk and metal?


A: Rage Against the Machine's mix of funk and metal not only included rap, but also elements of punk rock.

Q: How has Primus been described in terms of genre?


A: Primus, a band that has never had a clear genre, have been called things such as "thrash metal-funk meets Don Knotts, Jr."

Q: Who have been cited as "Black-funk-metal pioneers"?


A: Living Colour have been cited by Rolling Stone as "Black-funk-metal pioneers."

Q: Have bands not from an alternative background incorporated funk into their musical style?


A: Yes, certain bands not from an alternative background, such as Bang Tango and Extreme, have also put funk into their musical style many times.

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