Denver Metal

Denver Metal is a subgenre of heavy metal music that originated in Denver, Colorado in the late 1980s. It is characterized by a blend of thrash metal, death metal, and hardcore punk, with a focus on aggressive, fast-paced rhythms and heavy guitar riffs. The lyrics often focus on themes of violence, death, and social issues. Denver Metal bands often incorporate elements of groove metal, industrial metal, and alternative metal into their sound. Notable Denver Metal bands include Cephalic Carnage, Havok, and Allegaeon.