Swedish metal is a subgenre of heavy metal music that originated in Sweden in the late 1980s and early 1990s. It is characterized by a melodic sound, often with a strong emphasis on melody and atmosphere, and is often associated with the Gothenburg metal scene. Common elements of Swedish metal include clean vocals, heavy riffs, and a focus on melody and atmosphere. Bands such as In Flames, Dark Tranquillity, and At the Gates are considered to be pioneers of the genre.
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