Technical Death Metal

Technical Death Metal is a highly intricate and complex subgenre of death metal, characterized by its virtuosic musicianship, rapid tempo changes, and elaborate song structures. Emerging in the late 1980s and early 1990s, it draws influences from progressive rock and jazz fusion, demanding exceptional skill from musicians who often incorporate advanced techniques like sweep picking and polyrhythms. Bands such as Necrophagist and Atheist exemplify the genre's emphasis on precision and innovation, pushing the boundaries of extreme metal with their dazzling technical prowess.