IoMP 74: Metal Around The Globe - Sweden
Pack your bags and crank up the distortion, because this week on the Influencers of Metal Podcast we’re jetting off to Sweden—the land where meatballs meet mayhem, and IKEA instructions feel like blast beats. Sweden isn’t just home to stunning landscapes and Viking legends; it’s also one of the most important birthplaces of modern metal.
In this episode, Collin and Tom dive deep into the country’s heavy legacy, unpacking how Sweden shaped entire subgenres and influenced countless bands worldwide. They break down the atmospheric progressive mastery of Opeth, the thunderous battle cries of Amon Amarth, and the razor-sharp melodic power of Arch Enemy. They celebrate the soaring anthems of HammerFall, the earth-shaking precision of Meshuggah (the godfathers of djent), the militaristic storytelling of Sabaton, and the underrated brilliance of Skyfire.
This isn’t just a geography lesson—it’s a tour of Sweden’s biggest musical exports, exploring what makes each band essential to the global metal conversation. Whether you’re new to Swedish metal or you’ve been screaming along in Viking helmets since the ‘90s, this episode is a full-throttle guide to one of the most influential metal scenes on Earth.
So grab your passport (and maybe a horn of mead), because Sweden’s metal scene is waiting—and it’s louder than ever.
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