Virginia Metal

Virginia metal is a subgenre of heavy metal that originated in Virginia, United States. It is characterized by its aggressive and intense sound, with heavy use of distorted guitars, fast tempos, and complex rhythms. Virginia metal bands often draw inspiration from classic metal bands like Black Sabbath and Iron Maiden, while incorporating elements of thrash, death, and progressive metal into their music. The lyrics often deal with themes of darkness, violence, and the occult.