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
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.
The 14 Creepiest Love Songs of All Time
Rock and metal are the perfect playground for creepiness and love to unite in song.
15 Holiday Gift Ideas for Headbangers
Don't know what to get the hard rock and metal fan in your life? Luckily we do.
Halloween Tutorial: David Bowie’s ‘Aladdin Sane’ Makeup
Lightning strikes.
6 Songs Inspired by Suspected Axe Murderess Lizzie Borden
They say she didn't do it, but her legend lives on.
Halloween Tutorial: Ghost’s Papa Emeritus III Makeup
Become Papa Emeritus III this Halloween!
Halloween Tutorial: King Diamond’s Mercyful Fate Makeup
Don't show grandmaaaaaaaa.
Halloween Tutorial: Gene Simmons’ ‘Demon’ Makeup
Makeup artist Christina Vega shows you how to become The Demon from KISS.
Halloween Tutorial: Ace Frehley’s ‘Spaceman’ Makeup
Our makeup expert will show you how to make your face look like Ace.
11 Metal Songs Inspired by H.P. Lovecraft
If you're into Cthulhu, Nephren-Ka, and Yig, you're going to love this list. (Even if you're not, it's a pretty rocking bunch of horrifying tunes.)