Cormorant

Cormorant is a progressive/black metal band from the San Francisco Bay Area, known for their genre-defying sound and rich, narrative songwriting. Formed in 2007, the group quickly gained a reputation for blending elements of folk, doom, death metal, and progressive rock into an adventurous and unpredictable musical style. Their albums — including Metazoa (2009), Dwellings (2011), Earth Diver (2014), and Diaspora (2017) — have been celebrated for their complex compositions, thoughtful lyrics, and dynamic performances.

One thing that sets Cormorant apart is their independent spirit; they've self-released their records without the backing of a major label, earning them a devoted following in the underground metal community. Their music often explores deep themes like existentialism, mythology, history, and the human condition, wrapped in expansive, emotive arrangements. Cormorant’s willingness to take risks and push boundaries has made them a standout act in the progressive and extreme metal scenes.