Xasthur

Xasthur is an American one-man black metal project led by Malefic (Scott Conner), known for bleak, atmospheric, lo-fi recordings and a prolific output within depressive black metal.

One-man project (Malefic/Scott Conner). Frequently described as part of the depressive/suicidal black metal and atmospheric black metal scenes. Reviews and discography note influences or comparisons to Burzum, Leviathan and Nortt and mention numerous demos, reissues and splits.

DeBaser's reviews emphasize Xasthur as a seminal one‑man black metal project noted for bleak, atmospheric, lo‑fi soundscapes. Reviewers repeatedly highlight albums such as The Funeral of Being, Subliminal Genocide and Telepathic With the Deceased. Common themes: despair, minimal song forms, heavy use of keyboards/drum machines and lo‑fi production. Reception on DeBaser ranges from enthusiastic praise to critical reservation.

For:Listeners of atmospheric/depressive black metal and readers of underground metal reviews