Chthonic
There are two artists named 'Chthonic': (1) ChthoniC is a black/extreme metal band from Taipei, Taiwan, founded in 1995. (é–ƒéˆ) "ChthoniC's melodies can be characterized as extreme metal with a central inspiration and folklore coming from the black metal movement. Chthonic uses the traditional Chinese stringed instrument, Er- hu, which can be compared to an eastern violin. The sound of the Er-hu is one of grief and sorrow, which Chthonic accompanies with heavy drums, guitar strings blending into a harmony.