A Stool Sample

A Stool Sample is a hilarious and oddly nostalgic nu-metal parody project created by comedian and musician Kyle Gordon, known for his knack for blending sharp satire with musical authenticity. Born from Gordon’s deep appreciation—and gentle roasting—of the angst-ridden rock scene of the late ’90s and early 2000s, A Stool Sample delivers a pitch-perfect spoof of an era defined by baggy jeans, bleached spikes, and distorted rage.

The project’s debut single, “Crawl to Me,” dropped in early 2025 and immediately caught the attention of both nu-metal fans and internet comedy lovers. With thunderous guitar riffs, aggressive vocals, and lyrics that toe the line between edgy and absurd, the song captures the essence of the genre while slyly poking fun at its most over-the-top elements. The accompanying music video—complete with fisheye lenses, moody alleyways, and dramatic headbanging—pays loving tribute to bands like Korn, Limp Bizkit, and Slipknot, all while keeping its tongue firmly in cheek.

What makes A Stool Sample so effective is that it’s more than just a joke. Kyle Gordon clearly knows his way around a studio, and the production quality stands shoulder to shoulder with actual nu-metal tracks. It’s this unexpected musical legitimacy that elevates the parody, making it enjoyable not just as comedy, but as a genuinely entertaining piece of music.

Through A Stool Sample, Gordon continues to blur the lines between satire and sincerity. By lampooning a genre that was once the soundtrack of teen rebellion, he manages to both poke fun at and pay homage to a cultural moment that refuses to die quietly.