Flyleaf

USA, 2002–now

Texas band fronted by Lacey Sturm, formed in 2002. Their platinum self-titled debut ('I'm So Sick', 'All Around Me') paired melodic hooks with screamed catharsis and Sturm's spiritual lyrics, a distinctive female-fronted take on 2000s alt-metal.

MusicRoots documents 6 artists who influenced Flyleaf and 0 artists Flyleaf influenced in turn. Every connection cites a published source.

Who influenced Flyleaf?

• Nirvana — Lacey Sturm names Nirvana a big inspiration — their loud-quiet dynamics and raw emotion underpin Flyleaf's alt-metal.
• Rage Against the Machine — Rage Against the Machine's rap-metal fury is among the acts Flyleaf name behind their aggressive edge.
• Korn — Korn's nu-metal heaviness and cathartic screams inform Flyleaf's loud, emotive attack.
• The Smashing Pumpkins — Cited by the band among their influences, with Rage Against the Machine, Foo Fighters, Incubus and Nirvana.
• Foo Fighters — Cited by the band among their influences, alongside Rage Against the Machine and the Smashing Pumpkins.
• Incubus — Cited by the band among their influences, with Rage Against the Machine and the Smashing Pumpkins.