Austrian Metal

Austrian Metal is a subgenre of heavy metal music that originated in Austria in the late 1980s and early 1990s. It is characterized by a melodic, mid-tempo sound, often featuring clean vocals and a mix of traditional heavy metal and thrash metal influences. The genre is often associated with bands such as Pungent Stench, Belphegor, and Hollenthon. Austrian Metal is known for its technical proficiency and melodic approach, as well as its use of keyboards and synthesizers to create a unique sound.