Katy Irizarry started in music journalism at the age of 17, first writing for Metal Edge magazine. Since then, her bylines have appeared in Loudwire, Revolver Magazine, Outburn, Metal Insider, and more. In addition to being a heavy metal aficionado, she is also a podcast producer, publicist, cat mom, hot sauce connoisseur, and devotee of true crime podcasts.
Katy Irizarry
The 14 Creepiest Love Songs of All Time
Rock and metal are the perfect playground for creepiness and love to unite in song.
10 Killer Date Night Ideas for Rock + Metal Fans
Dates that won't make you feel like a poser normie!
10 Tool Lyrics That Need Serious Explaining
Let's try to resolve those head-scratchers.
10 Songs That Worship the Sex-Crazed Demon Mother Lilith
When you reflect on Lilith’s origins, it’s difficult not to sympathize with her as yet another victim of the patriarchy.
15 Holiday Gift Ideas for Headbangers
Don't know what to get the hard rock and metal fan in your life? Luckily we do.
16 Bands Who Got Their Start on MySpace
Did you hear these bands on MySpace before they were famous?
6 Songs Inspired by Suspected Axe Murderess Lizzie Borden
They say she didn't do it, but her legend lives on.
12 Heavy Metal Horror Movie Soundtracks That Totally Slay
Metal and horror - is there a better combo?
Halloween Tutorial: Ghost’s Papa Emeritus III Makeup
Become Papa Emeritus III this Halloween!
11 Metal Songs Inspired by Dante’s ‘Inferno’
If you're going to suffer in flames for all eternity, we'll offer you our condolences. And also: this totally kickass playlist!
11 Twisted Songs Inspired by Murderess Elizabeth Bathory
With the blood of an alleged 650 women on her hands, Elizabeth Bathory's murderous deeds have provided a lot of lyrical inspiration.
10 Macabre Rock + Metal Songs Inspired by Edgar Allan Poe
See which rock and metal artists turned to the dark works of Edgar Allan Poe for lyrical inspiration.