Swedish Hard Rock is a style of rock music that originated in Sweden in the late 1960s and early 1970s. It is characterized by its heavy, distorted guitar sound, often with a bluesy influence, and its use of powerful vocal melodies. It is often seen as a precursor to the more popular heavy metal genre. Commonly associated bands include Europe, Yngwie Malmsteen, and The Hellacopters.
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