What makes Synthetic by Spineshank notable?

'Synthetic' is significant for its role in defining the nu metal genre during its rise in popularity, capturing attention with its aggressive sound and socially conscious lyrics. The album charted on the Billboard Heatseekers chart, establishing Spineshank as a key player among their contemporaries like Korn and Slipknot. Released in 2000, 'Synthetic' was Spineshank's debut album, arriving shortly after their formation in 1996. By this time, the band had built a reputation in the underground metal scene, leading to their signing with notable label Roadrunner Records which would help launch their career into the mainstream.