Swedish metal encompasses a diverse range of heavy music originating in the late 1980s, primarily defined by the Stockholm death metal and Gothenburg melodic death metal scenes. Find upcoming Swedish Metal concerts in Amsterdam below.
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Swedish metal encompasses a diverse range of heavy music originating in the late 1980s, primarily defined by the Stockholm death metal and Gothenburg melodic death metal scenes. Instrumentation typically features downtuned, heavily distorted dual guitars, relentless double-bass drumming, and a versatile vocal range spanning from guttural growls to operatic cleans. Characterized by a high-energy tempo and a unique balance of aggressive speed and melancholic melody, the genre maintains an atmospheric yet intense mood. It evolved from NWOBHM and speed metal, eventually bridging the gap between extreme underground metal and more melodic, structured compositions that heavily influenced modern metalcore.
Also known as: Svensk metal
Swedish metal encompasses a diverse range of heavy music originating in the late 1980s, primarily defined by the Stockholm death metal and Gothenburg melodic death metal scenes. Instrumentation typically features downtuned, heavily distorted dual guitars, relentless double-bass drumming, and a versatile vocal range spanning from guttural growls to operatic cleans. Characterized by a high-energy tempo and a unique balance of aggressive speed and melancholic melody, the genre maintains an atmosphe…
Mood tracks all upcoming Swedish Metal events in Amsterdam - concerts, club nights, and live shows. The calendar is updated daily with new events across all major venues. Browse the listings above to find tonight's Swedish Metal events or upcoming shows this week.
Swedish Metal music scores high on energy (90%), grit (80%), and lower on danceability (30%), valence (30%). These qualities shape the typical Swedish Metal sound at live events and club nights.
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