Vukari

Vukari is a Chicago-based black metal band known for weaving atmospheric, progressive textures into their raw, emotive soundscapes. Formed in 2012, the group—comprised of members from varied musical backgrounds—has carved a niche with albums like *Divination* (2016) and *Aevum* (2018), blending frostbitten riffs with philosophical themes exploring existentialism and human nature. Their 2020 release *Matriarch* delved into mythic feminist narratives, while 2023’s *Omnes Nihil* further honed their signature balance of aggression and introspection. Though rooted in black metal tradition, Vukari experiments with post-metal dynamics and collaborates with acts like Mare Cognitum, earning them a cult following for their ambitious, genre-pushing approach.