metallikuoro

Metallikuoro is a Finnish term that translates to "metal choir" or "metallic choir." It generally refers to a musical ensemble or a specific vocal style that incorporates elements of heavy metal music. This can manifest in several ways. Some choirs may perform arrangements of existing heavy metal songs, adapting them for a choral setting by using vocal techniques that mimic the power and intensity of metal instrumentation. Other groups might create original compositions that blend choral arrangements with the sonic characteristics of metal, such as aggressive vocalizations, complex harmonies, and a dark or epic atmosphere.

The term can also describe a vocal sound within a metal band that has a particularly resonant, often distorted or layered quality, resembling a choir's fullness and power. This is achieved through techniques like multi-tracking vocals, using effects, or employing a large number of vocalists. While not a strictly defined genre, metallikuoro highlights the intersection of classical choral traditions and the energetic, often dramatic, soundscapes of heavy metal music, exploring new sonic territories through vocal performance.