I like Sevendust alot I don't think they sound like Nu-Metal at all, and I also feel they have grown leaps and bounds since their first CD. Dope, the band is ok I have one CD 'Felons and Revolutionaires' which is somewhat enjoyable, I agree with Metalguy, a strong Marilyn Manson influence, at least on this album. Not a huge fan but not a terrible album, I have not heard the rest of their discography.
Black Label Society a good band, not a fanboy but do like alot of their songs.