Cicada the Burrower

Cicada the Burrower is a enigmatic one-person experimental black metal project that emerged from the U.S. underground scene, weaving raw, atmospheric textures with avant-garde sensibilities. Known for a shapeshifting sound that incorporates elements of post-rock, dungeon synth, and harsh noise, the project explores themes of decay, mysticism, and existential dread through cryptic lyricism and lo-fi production. Releases like *Blight Witch Regalia* and *Corpseflower* showcase a penchant for haunting, nature-infused narratives, while *The Great Nothing* and *Despoina* lean into dissonant, emotionally charged soundscapes. The artist maintains anonymity, letting the music’s visceral, DIY ethos—often recorded in makeshift home studios—speak for itself. Cicada the Burrower’s work feels like unearthing a cursed relic: equal parts unsettling and mesmerizing.