Polish Metal

Polish metal encompasses a diverse spectrum of metal subgenres, with artists integrating the ferocity and technical prowess characteristic of international metal scenes while often infusing a distinctive Slavic essence through folk influences and cultural themes. Bands like Vader and Decapitated lay down the foundation with their globally recognized contributions to death and technical death metal, showcasing Poland's capacity for producing intense, riff-heavy, and blistering music. Meanwhile, acts like Behemoth delve into blackened death metal realms. At the other end of the spectrum, groups such as Percival Schuttenbach and Żywiołak merge folk motifs and traditional instruments with metal's aggression, creating a sound that is both uniquely Polish and universally heavy, resonating with metal enthusiasts seeking both innovation and tradition in the genre.

Fjords on Fire

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Ep - 5 Tracks - Released July 27, 2024