Soilwork

Soilwork is a Swedish melodic death metal band formed in Helsingborg in 1995. They are known for blending aggressive riffs and harsh vocal styles with melodic guitar lines, complex arrangements, and occasional progressive or industrial textures. Over the years, the band has built a reputation for technical proficiency and a willingness to explore stylistic crossovers while maintaining melodic hooks.

The group released a sequence of early albums that established their sound, beginning with Steelbath Suicide, followed by The Chainheart Machine and A Predator's Portrait. Natural Born Chaos marked a breakthrough in international markets and showcased a more dynamic, hook-oriented approach. The band has undergone multiple lineup changes; long-time guitarist and founding member Peter Wichers contributed significantly, and vocalist Björn Strid served as a leading voice for much of the band's career.

Musically, Soilwork is categorized as melodic death metal, with influences drawn from thrash, power, and progressive metal. Their later work has incorporated more atmospheric textures, faster tempo shifts, and layered harmonies, appealing to fans of both traditional extreme metal and newer, melody-forward metal. The band has released albums on Nuclear Blast and remained active through the 2000s and 2010s, maintaining a presence on international tours and metal festival circuits.

Notable entries in their discography include Steelbath Suicide, The Chainheart Machine, A Predator's Portrait, Natural Born Chaos, The Panic Broadcast, The Ride Majestic, and The Living Infinite. Soilwork is regarded as a major influence within the Swedish metal scene and a prominent act in the melodic death metal subgenre.