In Flames is a Swedish melodic death metal band formed in Gothenburg in 1990, widely associated with the Gothenburg sound and later incorporating more melodic/alternative and metalcore elements.

Formed in Gothenburg, Sweden (1990). Pioneers of the Gothenburg melodic death metal scene; later albums incorporated electronic, alternative and metalcore influences, a shift frequently noted in contemporary reviews.

DeBaser reviews celebrate In Flames' early Gothenburg-era albums (The Jester Race, Whoracle, Clayman) while documenting a polarizing shift toward more melodic/metalcore and electronic sounds in later releases. Critics are divided between praise for songwriting and criticism for mainstreaming.

For:Fans of melodic death metal, followers of the Gothenburg scene, and readers curious about bands that shifted toward melodic/alternative/metalcore sounds.

 Species come and go, but In Flames stand forever fast.

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 However, "Lunar Strain" remains a milestone for all genre lovers.

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 In Flames have become more electronic Korn or alternatively Soilwork/Darkane more nu.

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 I say goodbye to In Flames. But the real ones.

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