Swedish metal is a subgenre of heavy metal that originated in Sweden in the 1980s. It is characterized by its aggressive sound, fast-paced guitar riffs, and powerful vocals. The genre has been influential in the development of melodic death metal and power metal. Swedish metal bands often incorporate themes of Norse mythology, history, and war into their lyrics. The genre has gained international recognition with bands such as Sabaton, In Flames, and Amon Amarth leading the charge.
Here is a list of swedish metal artists on Spotify, ranked based on popularity, who exemplifies the swedish metal genre. You can find out what swedish metal genre sounds like where you can preview artists or sort them the way you want, just click the headers to sort.
