Danish Metal

Danish metal is a genre characterized by its unique blend of melodic sensibilities, folk influences, and aggressive heavy metal elements. Emerging in the 1980s, it evolved from the country's thriving hard rock and heavy metal scenes. Bands of the 1990s and 2000s, such as the pioneers of the Danish metal revival, brought the genre to international attention. Danish metal often features soaring vocal lines, intricate guitar work, and a mix of clean and harsh vocals, with some bands incorporating symphonic and choral elements. Notable for its eclecticism, Danish metal draws from black metal's intensity, power metal's grandeur, and the country's own folk heritage, yielding a distinctive sound. The genre's cultural significance lies in its reflection of Danish society's darker aspects and its exploration of themes such as mortality, nature, and mysticism.

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Serpent Devourment
Album - 10 Tracks - Released January 31, 2025
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  1. January 31, 2025
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    Sagas
    12 tracks
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  19. December 3, 2021
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    Unmaker
    10 tracks
  25. September 7
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  1. January 3, 2025
  2. December 17, 2024
  3. November 29
  4. October 25
  5. February 2
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  7. December 15, 2023
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  10. November 18, 2022
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  12. September 16
  13. March 1
  14. November 5, 2021
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  19. July 27
  20. July 14