málmískt

málmískt is an Icelandic term that translates to "metallic" or "of metal." It is primarily used in the context of describing the sound or musical style of a band or song. When applied to music, málmískt typically refers to a genre characterized by heavy, distorted guitar riffs, powerful drumming, and often aggressive vocals. This description is commonly associated with various subgenres of heavy metal music.

The term can encompass a broad range of styles that share a certain sonic intensity and a focus on electric instrumentation. Bands described as málmískt might play anything from traditional heavy metal and thrash metal to death metal, black metal, or even more modern, progressive metal styles. The core characteristic is the presence of a distinctively "metal" sound, often with a raw or intense production quality.

Beyond music, the literal translation of "metallic" can be applied in other contexts, such as describing the appearance of an object or a material property. However, its most frequent and recognizable usage is within Icelandic music discourse, specifically when discussing heavy music genres.