Italian Death Metal is a subgenre of death metal that originated in Italy in the late 1980s. It is characterized by a heavy, distorted guitar sound, fast tempos, and aggressive vocals. The lyrics often focus on themes of death, violence, and the occult. The genre is heavily influenced by thrash metal and traditional heavy metal, and is often characterized by a melodic approach to songwriting. Italian Death Metal bands often incorporate elements of classical music, folk music, and progressive rock into their sound. Notable bands in the genre include Fleshgod Apocalypse, Hour of Penance, and Hideous Divinity.
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