 This paved the way for the success of existing bands like 24-7 Spyz and Living Colour, and new acts including Rage Against the Machine and Red Hot Chili Peppers, who all fused rock and hip hop among other influences.Among the first wave of performers to gain mainstream success as rap rock were 311, Bloodhound Gang, and Kid Rock.A more metallic sound"nu metal"was pursued by bands including Limp Bizkit, Korn and Slipknot.