Musical Style and Influences
The band were considered part of the alternative metal, hard rock and post-hardcore genres. Their influences include 70s metal and rock band's, such as Black Sabbath, The Velvet Underground, Pink Fairies and Thin Lizzy. Rollins' shout-singing style proved influential to later nu metal and alternative metal artists such as Coal Chamber, Korn, Chevelle, Godsmack and System of a Down.
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