Ultar

Ultar formed in 2006 around Michael Mazzucato, drawing inspiration from H.P. Lovecraft's cosmic horror stories. Their name comes from a submerged city in Lovecraft's fiction, which gives you a sense of where their music tends to go. They released their debut album 'Cromlech' in 2009.

Their sound mixes black metal with avant-garde and electronic elements, creating complex compositions that some listeners find challenging. Songs like 'Azathoth' reflect their interest in dark, atmospheric themes. They followed up with albums including 'Inhumation' in 2011, 'Starless' in 2013, and 'Pariah' in 2016.

Mazzucato has said their lyrics explore psychological darkness rather than religious themes, though their work has occasionally been misunderstood. The band's music tends to avoid conventional structures in favor of more experimental approaches.