Inquisition

Inquisition is a seminal Colombian-American black metal duo consisting of Dagon (guitars/vocals) and Incubus (drums). Formed in 1988 as a thrash metal act in Cali, Colombia, the band relocated to Seattle in the mid-90s and evolved into one of the most recognizable forces in the 'USBM' scene.

Their sound identity is defined by a total absence of bass guitar, compensated for by Dagon's unique playing style which utilizes low-end heavy chords and intricate arpeggios to fill the frequency spectrum. Culturally, they occupy a space between traditional 'Satanic' black metal and a more modern, 'Cosmic' orientation, focusing on astrophysics and universal laws. Critically, they are praised for maintaining a stable, two-man lineup that produces a wall of sound more convincing than many five-piece bands. Their influence is felt in the 'orthodox' black metal circles, though Dagon's 'frog-like' vocal delivery remains a polarizing but iconic signature that distinguishes them from peers like Immortal or Burzum.