Description of viking metal music
Viking metal is a subgenre of heavy metal music that draws its lyrical and visual inspiration from Norse mythology and Viking culture. Musically, viking metal typically incorporates elements of traditional Scandinavian folk music and black metal, with heavy use of distorted guitars, blast beats, and aggressive vocals. The genre originated in the late 1980s and early 1990s in Scandinavia, particularly in Norway and Sweden, and has since spread to other parts of the world. Some of the most well-known viking metal bands include Bathory, Enslaved, and Amon Amarth.
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