Gothenburg Metal is a subgenre of melodic death metal that originated in Gothenburg, Sweden in the early 1990s. It is characterized by its melodic riffs, heavy use of double-kick drums, and growled vocals. It is often referred to as "melodeath" or "Swedish death metal" and is considered to be one of the most influential metal genres of all time. It is known for its technicality, complexity, and melodic approach to metal. Common bands associated with the genre include At the Gates, In Flames, Dark Tranquillity, and Soilwork.
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