Chthonic

One of the few rock bands from Taiwan to gain exposure in North America, Chthonic are a melodic death metal group whose music employs elements of traditional Taiwanese music (including the use of the hena, an Asian instrument similar to the Western violin) and who frequently incorporate lore from their nation's history into their lyrics. Developing their audience in Taiwan with the albums 9th Empyrean (2000) and Seediq Bale (2005), they spread their message on a global scale, gaining followings in Japan and the U.S. with releases such as Takasago Army (2011) and Bu-Tik (2013)....