Icelandic metal is a subgenre of heavy metal music that originated in Iceland in the late 1980s. It is characterized by its melodic, often melancholic sound, and its use of traditional Icelandic instruments such as the langspil and the hurdy-gurdy. Icelandic metal bands often incorporate elements of folk music, and often sing in Icelandic. The genre is heavily influenced by Scandinavian metal, and is often compared to the music of Norway and Sweden. Notable Icelandic metal bands include Sólstafir, Skálmöld, and Svartidauði.
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