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The Sound of Oulu Metal

“The Sound of Oulu Metal” brings together a heavy, icebound collection of metal rooted in Finland’s northern city of Oulu and its surrounding regions. Blending melodic death metal, blackened thrash, gothic metal, and sludge, the playlist showcases the diversity of tone and style that has emerged from this often-overlooked hub of heavy music. Bands like Sentenced, Poisonblack, and Catamenia offer a colder, melodic approach, while KYPCK and Blind Channel bend genre boundaries with industrial, modern, or alternative edges.

Dig deeper and you'll find underground gems like Torture Pulse, Black Mass Pervertor, and Arson Under the Sea alongside bigger international names such as Kalmah and Impaled Nazarene. Whether it’s the melancholic punch of For My Pain… or the feral aggression of Bonehunter, there’s a raw energy and emotional weight that ties these tracks together. The playlist serves as a cross-section of what Oulu and northern Finland have contributed to the global metal scene—bleak, uncompromising, and distinct.

Stargazery 3 tracks
Mors Subita 3 tracks
Kalmah 3 tracks
KYPCK 3 tracks
Dark Flood 3 tracks
Poisonblack 3 tracks
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