Guitarist Nita Strauss shared her deep admiration for Swedish metal band In Flames in a recent interview with Guitar World.
“The next riff is by a band that I consider to be my Beatles, and that is Sweden’s own In Flames,” Strauss revealed. “In Flames is, you know, the band that I always list as my favorite band.”
“When I was growing up getting into heavy music, I was always really drawn by these sort of inversions and chords that the Swedish melodic death metal bands use,” she continued. “This is a song called ‘Bullet Ride.'”
She made this statement during a demonstration of influential guitar riffs. The discussion focused specifically on the technical aspects of Swedish melodic death metal.
Strauss’s appreciation for In Flames represents one facet of her diverse musical journey and metal influences.
Reports from Metal Addicts highlight Strauss’s early musical foundation. She developed her style through influential metal acts like Megadeth and Scandinavian bands such as Children of Bodom and Amon Amarth.
Her admiration for In Flames has manifested in her recent work. Insights from Blabbermouth reveal that Strauss’s sophomore solo album, ‘The Call of the Void,’ features a collaboration with In Flames’ vocalist Anders Fridén. This marks a significant milestone in her career.
Data from Femme Metal shows her impressive versatility through various collaborations. She has performed with diverse acts ranging from Alice Cooper to Demi Lovato. This range demonstrates her ability to bridge different musical styles while maintaining her metal roots.
This combination of influences and collaborations has shaped Strauss’s unique approach to metal guitar. She incorporates elements from her favorite bands while developing her distinct sound in contemporary metal.
