55 min

Strega Nona It Came From The Basement

    • Music Commentary

RIYL: Deafheaven, Alcest, OathbreakerStaten Island post-metal outfit Strega Nona writes sprawling, politically charged, vibe-seeking metal ballads. I had the pleasure of meeting with 3/4 members of the band; unfortunately, drummer Nick Gutilla could not make it. The band is part of a contemporary movement of pairing what used to be one of the most abrasive sounds, black metal, with post-rock influences, crafting songs that are as cathartic as they are dramatic. We discussed influences, their ...

RIYL: Deafheaven, Alcest, OathbreakerStaten Island post-metal outfit Strega Nona writes sprawling, politically charged, vibe-seeking metal ballads. I had the pleasure of meeting with 3/4 members of the band; unfortunately, drummer Nick Gutilla could not make it. The band is part of a contemporary movement of pairing what used to be one of the most abrasive sounds, black metal, with post-rock influences, crafting songs that are as cathartic as they are dramatic. We discussed influences, their ...

55 min