Swedish Heavy Metal is a subgenre of heavy metal music that originated in Sweden in the late 1980s and early 1990s. It is characterized by its fast tempos, aggressive guitar riffs, and melodic vocal lines. The genre is heavily influenced by traditional heavy metal, but also incorporates elements of thrash metal, death metal, and progressive metal. Swedish Heavy Metal bands often feature dual guitar harmonies, complex song structures, and intricate guitar solos. Common lyrical themes include death, destruction, and the occult. Notable bands in the genre include In Flames, Dark Tranquillity, and At the Gates.
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