Nu-metal Preservation:About
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The Nu-Metal Preservation Project began in August 2019 as a personal research effort by mthntc, driven by frustration over the lack of organized, reliable, and easily accessible documentation of nu-metal music and the near disappearance of material from many lesser-known bands. From the outset, the goal was to locate, document, and organize as much nu-metal material as possible, eliminate duplication and errors, and build a structured archive suitable for long-term preservation and research.
The project remained private during its early stages while a solid foundation of material and documentation was established. In October 2020, community interest began to grow through the creation of a Discord server and related outreach efforts, allowing the project to expand beyond a single curator. As the scope evolved, the focus shifted from general online discovery to hands-on research, physical media acquisition, and in-house digitization, with an emphasis on accuracy, completeness, and proper historical context.
Over time, Nu-Metal Preservation developed into a collaborative effort supported by a growing community of contributors. Today, dozens of individuals assist with archiving, research, verification, and the ongoing development of this website, as well as curated public-facing channels that highlight notable findings and preservation milestones.
In 2023, the Nu-Metal Preservation website was launched to provide a centralized, publicly accessible home for the project’s research and documentation. At that time, the archive documented well over four thousand releases, with a significant portion sourced and digitized directly by current and former community members, and had already received acknowledgment and support from members of several bands represented in the archive.
In 2024, the archive expanded significantly with the addition of more than 800 newly documented releases. By 2025, the project surpassed 5,500 total documented releases, reflecting continued community involvement and ongoing preservation efforts.