The Sound of Minneapolis Metal

“The Sound of Minneapolis Metal” is a sprawling dive into the heavy underground of the Twin Cities, tracing the city’s diverse metal lineage from melodic death to sludgy doom, technical deathcore, and blackened atmospheres. With tracks like Obsequiae’s medieval-tinged “Ceres in Emerald Streams” and the crushing technicality of After The Burial’s “Lost In The Static,” this playlist showcases the city’s rich blend of styles and scenes.

From the dissonant chaos of Sunless and Feral Light to the bruising hardcore-infused metal of Martyr AD and Ambassador Gun, there's a grim intensity that cuts across the mix. Whether it’s the atmospheric sprawl of Ashbringer or the relentless aggression of Writhe, this collection paints a broad but cohesive picture of Minneapolis metal — dark, varied, and constantly evolving.