The Swedish scene in the early-to-mid 80’s (called NWOSHM by some) was quite active, and sported many great bands. As a whole, it was undeniably influenced in large part by NWOBHM; of course, so was almost all heavy metal from that time period. However, there was a distinct flavor to the scene that made it subtly but significantly different from the other scenes of the time. Rather than continue the occult and satanic feel of Angel Witch and their ilk