Canadian metal artist Katerina Nicole is back with one of her heaviest statements yet. ‘Black on White’, her new single featuring Johnny Ciardullo, is out now — and it is less of a traditional feature and more of a full-blown stand-off between two uncompromising voices in modern heavy music.
‘Black on White’ — A Melodic Death Metal Stand-Off
‘Black on White’ leans hard into the melodic death metal style Johnny Ciardullo is known for, with Katerina meeting him head-on across pummeling riffs, guttural screams and soaring melodic hooks. The track was built around a very specific vision, and both artists bring exactly the energy the song demands — pushing it into territory that feels ritualistic, cathartic and completely fearless.
In Katerina’s own words, ‘Black on White’ is a testament to one simple message: if you want to mess around, you will find out. It is a song about drawing a line and standing on it, delivered with the kind of weight and intent that only comes when two artists fully commit to the same idea.
About Katerina Nicole
Katerina Nicole is a force of metal — raw, cinematic and unapologetically bold. Hailing from Kelowna, BC, she blends melodic nu metal, doom and industrial grit into a sound that is both emotionally unrelenting and sonically massive. With roots in the pop and EDM world, her shift into heavy music was not a pivot — it was an evolution. Her music is drenched in vulnerability, rage and resilience, channeling chaos into catharsis with every guttural scream and haunting melody.
Her debut EP, ‘Serene In Violent Oceans’, produced by Jordan Chase (Trench, World Of Pleasure), marked the arrival of a singular new voice in heavy music. Her live performances are nothing short of ritualistic — raw, hypnotic and emotionally charged, commanding the stage with both fury and precision.
Hot News — Debut Album In 2026
‘Black on White’ arrives as Katerina Nicole gears up for her debut full-length album, due in 2026. The single is a clear signal of where she is headed next: heavier, sharper and even more uncompromising, with world-class collaborators in her corner.
Style & Vibe
Melodic nu metal · doom · industrial · melodic death metal — raw, cinematic, ritualistic and emotionally massive.
Where To Listen
‘Black on White’ by Katerina Nicole feat. Johnny Ciardullo is out now on Spotify, Apple Music and all major streaming platforms.
— Report by Metal Madness Weekly