South African Metal

South African metal is a genre of heavy metal music that originated in South Africa in the late 1980s. It is characterized by its aggressive sound, often featuring fast tempos, distorted guitars, and harsh vocals. The genre is heavily influenced by thrash metal, death metal, and black metal, as well as traditional African music. South African metal bands often incorporate elements of traditional African music into their sound, such as tribal rhythms and melodies. The genre has become increasingly popular in recent years, with bands such as Vulvodynia, Zombie Ritual, and Shadow Realm gaining international recognition.