Katla

**Katla** is an Icelandic atmospheric black metal duo formed by multi-instrumentalist Einar Thorberg Guðmundsson (also of Sólstafir) and drummer Guðmundur Óli Pálmason. Named after a subglacial volcano in Iceland, their music mirrors their homeland’s raw, frostbitten landscapes, blending blistering black metal with haunting post-metal textures and Icelandic folklore themes. Their lyrics, delivered in their native tongue, often explore existential darkness, emotional turbulence, and the stark beauty of nature, giving their work a deeply personal and culturally rooted edge.

Since emerging in 2018 with their debut *Allt þetta helvítis myrkur* (translating to “All This Damn Darkness”), Katla has carved a niche with releases like *Móðurástin* (“Mother’s Love”) and *Ferðalok* (“Journey’s End”), weaving glacial riffs, hypnotic rhythms, and atmospheric storytelling. Their sound—cold yet cinematic—invites listeners into a world where volcanic fury meets introspective gloom, making them a standout act in Iceland’s thriving experimental metal scene.