If you're into harder music you know about The Gothenburg Sound. Bands like At The Gates, Dark Tranquillity and In Flames have spread that brand of melodic death metal all over the world, but what did that sound grow out of? This compilation of thrash/death-bands from the early 90s metal scene in Gothenburg features early attempts from Dark Tranquillity and In Flames as well as soon-to-be members of bands like Hammerfall, Tiamat, Evergrey and Engel.
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November 19, 2021
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