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.
10 Reasons Why Lemmy Is God
Let the indoctrination begin.
16 Bands Who Got Their Start on MySpace
Did you hear these bands on MySpace before they were famous?
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: 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.
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.