Narthex is a black metal band from West Virginia, USA. Formed in 2016, the band has released a number of albums and EPs, including "Spectral Blades of Hate" (2022), "Salem Fog" (2021), and "The VVitch King" (2020). Narthex's music is characterized by its atmospheric and melodic approach to black metal, with a focus on creating a sense of dread and unease. The band's lyrics often explore themes of darkness, isolation, and the occult.