Soaring dual-guitar harmonies, crushing death metal riffs, and a relentless spirit of evolution define the groundbreaking legacy of Swedish metal titans In Flames. Formed in Gothenburg in 1990, the band emerged alongside At the Gates and Dark Tranquillity as the principal architects of the world-renowned "Gothenburg Sound" (melodic death metal). By fusing the raw brutality of Scandinavian death metal with the twin-lead guitar sensibilities of traditional heavy metal, In Flames created a blueprint that influenced generations of modern metalcore and alternative heavy acts globally. Fronted by Anders Fridén and guitar maestro Björn Gelotte, the band continues in 2026 as a formidable global arena act and major festival headliner.