I think the next wave of hard/metal music may be decent compared to the sugar coated nu-metal crap fed over the last 9-10 years.

Bands like shadowsfall,lamb of god,BLS,cradle of filth,dimmu borgir are getting tons of exposure.Note that none of these bands would make my top 20 or anything,but they have a good deal of talent and who knows...those old bandwagon nu-metalers may grow an ear for more complex(albeit slightley)music...its possible