An Introduction to Melodic Death Metal

Let’s Explore This Timeless Genre

Gothenburg, Sweden. Photo by Jonas Jacobsson on Unsplash

Melodic death metal was one of the first sub-sub-genres of metal that started me on my long, endless path of discovering music. Although I wouldn’t say it’s my favorite, it played an extremely important role in shaping my taste into what it is today. I still cherish many of the artists listed here and would like to introduce them.