Melodic Death Metal

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The <strong>Melodic Death Metal</strong> sound was formed in the early 90's. This genre is also known as Gothenburg Metal, named after the city of Göteborg. It contains more melodic riffs, acoustic guitars, and higher pitched growls than the Death Metal genre. In addition, the lyrics of Melodic Death Metal differ from that of Death Metal. Melodic Death Metal themes can range from astrology to fantasy, whereas Death Metal themes generally relate to death, murder, and rape. Melodic Death Metal has been popular in Northern Europe for a long time. The genre gained a popularity boost in the early 2000's, and spread throughout the world to places such as North America and Japan. Three bands considered to be pioneers of the sound are <strong><!--link--><a href="http://www.atthegates.se/site/">At the Gates</a></strong>, <strong><!--link--><a href="http://www.darktranquillity.com/">Dark Tranquillity</a></strong>, and <strong><!--link--><a href="http://www.inflames.com/">In Flames</a></strong>.


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Melodeath bands
Netforce - Mar 7, 2008
20 repliesby wardesu »»
Sep 2, 2016 2:07 AM



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BigJk | Jul 14, 2013 5:11 AM
Not really melodeath... but check that out
http://youtu.be/YOBI69tuJE8

Starchild136 | May 23, 2013 5:12 AM
Another really great melodeath band
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zhK4zdm96y4

Starchild136 | Apr 27, 2013 1:03 AM
Anyone hyped for the New Dark Tranquility
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CbrtuZNfS4o

Starchild136 | Mar 30, 2013 11:01 PM
Really underrated band. A great mix of thrash and melodeath
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f6s2kndQFW4

TOCADAE | Feb 5, 2013 11:22 AM
The new Cult Of Luna album Vertikal is really awesome, here is a youtube link.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qkHSvwKgJQA

Yorozuya-no-Yume | Feb 5, 2013 4:29 AM
@Marko-kun:
Hehe glad you like them, I really do :D

@Raven-kun:
Oh, ok :P

Marko3 | Jan 5, 2013 3:25 PM
well, I'll post it since it has nice guitars...

CROW'SCLAW - Puppet Of The Magus, Pt.2 : Doll In Your Hand

Marko3 | Nov 3, 2012 2:40 PM
@ Miyakoto and @Yorozuya-no-Yume

nice, nice..will have to check those bands out...

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