Portuguese Metal

Portuguese Metal is a subgenre of heavy metal music that originated in Portugal in the late 1980s. It is characterized by a mix of traditional heavy metal, thrash metal, and death metal, with a strong emphasis on melody and technicality. The genre is often characterized by its use of Portuguese folk instruments, such as the cavaquinho, and its incorporation of traditional Portuguese music styles, such as fado. Portuguese Metal bands often sing in Portuguese, and the lyrics often focus on themes of Portuguese culture, history, and mythology. Notable Portuguese Metal bands include Moonspell, Switchtense, and Process of Guilt.