Katerina Nicole Drops New Track “Black on White” (Feat. Johnny Ciardullo)

Katerina Nicole is a Canadian-Greek metal artist blending crushing nu metal and metalcore with haunting melodies, powerful screams, and emotionally charged songwriting. Since the release of her debut EP, Serene in Violent Oceans, her sound has evolved into something darker, heavier, and more aggressive, all the while maintaining a cinematic, melodic edge.

Built for the live stage, Katerina delivers high-energy performances that balance raw intensity with genuine emotion. Drawing influence from modern heavy music while carving out her own identity, she is quickly establishing herself as an emerging force in the international metal scene.

Today, she shares the blistering new track “Black on White,” featuring Johnny Ciardullo of Angelmaker and Carcosa. The vocals sparring between the two is nothing short of electrifying.

Listen to the song and watch the visualizer here.

“This track is my way of processing a truly disgusting situation I found myself in,” shares Katerina, pulling back the curtain. “Having Johnny on it felt less like a traditional feature and more like a confrontation — a stand-off between two voices. That dynamic gave the song an intensity it wouldn’t have had otherwise, making it one of the most powerful tracks we’ve created.”

Ciardullo concurs, “Working on this song with Kat was an absolute riot. It’s not every day you get to work on a song with someone you went to high school with 10+ years down the road. From the moment I heard the demo, I was excited to work on it and see where we could take it and I’m extremely proud of what it’s turned into.”

Producer Jordan Chase also offers a deeper insight, saying, “‘Black on White’ was a very late addition to the songs we had already written, but it was an absolute blast to create. We wanted to keep Kat’s signature sound, while also making a home for Johnny’s vocal style. It came together incredibly fast —and thankfully so— because Kat and I only had four hours to finish the final touches on the music and track all of her vocals. Sometimes, having a tight deadline can create real magic. Johnny’s and Kat’s vocals complement each other extremely well, and Johnny did an amazing job adding new ideas that we hadn’t even considered while demoing the song. The power of a crossover is definitely real on this one.”

Check out the video for the gorgeous and haunting, previously released single “Ladybug.”