Sub Genre Research: Grunge Metal

A personal favourite for me, grunge metal originated in Seattle, USA in the late 80s/early 90s, and is often referred to as "The Seattle Sound". It was influenced by early heavy metal, hardcore punk, and indie rock, and was originally seen as a combat to the mainstream hair metal movement. It had a distinctive sound of heavily distorted guitars and vocals, and distressed lyrical content. The key bands of the movement were Nirvana, Alice In Chains, Soundgarden, Pearl Jam, Mudhoney, Green River, Screaming Trees, Mother Love Bone Stone Temple Pilots (though from California) and supergroup Temple of the Dog and Mad Season.