Judas Iscariot was a prominent figure in the black metal scene, known for his raw and atmospheric sound that channeled the genre's traditional elements of misanthropy and solitude. Founded in the early 1990s by musician Akhenaten (real name Andrew Harris), who handled all instruments and vocals, this solo project carved a distinctive niche within black metal with its lo-fi production and unyielding devotion to the genre's bleak aesthetic.

The project's discography reveals a consistency in theme and sound, with albums such as "Heaven in Flames" and "To Embrace the Corpses Bleeding" considered pinnacles of the second-wave black metal style. Each release, from the mournful "Thy Dying Light" to the chillingly titled "The Cold Earth Slept Below," further entrenched Judas Iscariot as a purveyor of despair and darkness in music. Through albums like "Of Great Eternity" and "Distant in Solitary Night", Akhenaten explored themes of nihilism, anti-Christian sentiment, and existential dread, making Judas Iscariot synonymous with black metal's more esoteric and introspective leanings. Although the project ceased activity in the early 2000s, the legacy of Judas Iscariot endures, having left an indelible mark on the underground metal landscape.