Formed by two like-minded nu metal buds in Springfield, Mass., in 1995,Staind grabbed the attention of Limp Bizkit's Fred Durst and the rest -- asthey say -- is history. Prior to signing to a major label, the band wasignored by the Boston scene. They ended up playing lower-profile butfrequent gigs in Western Mass, their dark sound benefiting from edgy,melodic vocals (somewhat like Alice In Chains) that ride over heavy,groove-oriented metal. Their frequent touring strategy paid off: ...  [+]