Swedish Heavy Metal

Swedish heavy metal is a subgenre of heavy metal music that has emerged from Sweden, characterized by its melodic yet powerful sound, combining thunderous riffs, high-octane drumming, and soaring vocals. Often infused with a sense of grandiosity and the nation’s penchant for captivating storytelling, Swedish heavy metal bands tend to showcase exceptional musical prowess, with intricate guitar solos and strong melodic hooks that resonate with the genre's fans around the world. The lyrical themes can range from fantasy and mythology to introspective and societal issues, all while maintaining the aggressive edge and energy that heavy metal is known for. The genre is also marked by its vibrant live performances, visually and sonically encapsulating the fervor and passion of the Swedish metal scene.

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Album - 13 Tracks - Released November 1, 2024

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Air Raid
Ambush
Astral Doors
Axewitch
Bloodbound
Brothers of Metal
Dream Evil
Enforcer
Laudamus
Lethal Steel
Magnus Karlsson’s Free Fall
Mindless Sinner
Screamer
Steelwing
Wolf
Brothers of Metal
Bloodbound
Dream Evil
Enforcer
Astral Doors
Air Raid
Ambush
Magnus Karlsson’s Free Fall
Wolf
Screamer
Mindless Sinner
Steelwing
Axewitch
Lethal Steel
Laudamus