Swedish Doom Metal

Swedish doom metal is a subgenre of heavy metal that emerged from Sweden, distinguished by its heavy, ponderous riffs, deliberate tempos, and an atmosphere soaked in melancholy and introspection. Drawing inspiration from pioneers like Black Sabbath, this genre merges the traditional doom metal traits of darkness and despair with a distinctive Scandinavian touch, often incorporating folk influences and a profound sense of somber melodicism. The guitar work in Swedish doom metal is typically characterized by a strong, down-tuned, and resonant sound, while the vocals can range from haunting clean singing to deep, guttural growls. With a focus on evocative songwriting, Swedish doom bands explore themes of existential woe, mythology, and the human condition, crafting soundscapes that are as deeply emotional as they are sonically massive.

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Tidal Wave
Single - Released April 18, 2024

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Anaemia
Apocalypse Orchestra
Astroqueen
Besvärjelsen
Candlemass
Cities of Mars
Come Sleep
Count Raven
Cult Of Luna
Draconian
Firebreather
Forest of Shadows
Katatonia
Lake Of Tears
Monolord
Nox Aurea
October Tide
One Inch Giant
Ordos
Skraeckoedlan
Suma
The Graviators
The Provenance
Tiamat
Trees of Eternity
Vanha
Veni Domine
When Nothing Remains
Witchcraft
Katatonia
Candlemass
Witchcraft
Draconian
Tiamat
Lake Of Tears
Monolord
Cult Of Luna
Trees of Eternity
Skraeckoedlan
Apocalypse Orchestra
Astroqueen
October Tide
Ordos
Count Raven
Forest of Shadows
Firebreather
Besvärjelsen
When Nothing Remains
Suma
Vanha
Cities of Mars
Nox Aurea
The Graviators
Veni Domine
The Provenance
One Inch Giant
Come Sleep
Anaemia