Reverend Kristin Michael Hayter

Experimental Music Artist and Performer

Reverend Kristin Michael Hayter, known professionally as Lingua Ignota, is an American musician, artist, and composer whose work traverses a variety of genres including experimental music, neoclassical darkwave, and avant-garde. Hayter's stage name is Latin for "unknown language," and her work often incorporates themes of religion, abuse, and personal trauma, blending classical influences with extreme music forms. She has a background in classical music and is known for her intense performances and use of her operatic vocal range. Lingua Ignota gained critical acclaim with the release of her album "All Bitches Die" in 2017, which she later re-released under the label Profound Lore Records. Her subsequent album "Caligula," released in 2019, further solidified her position as a unique voice within the experimental music scene. Her artistry is marked by a combination of powerful lyrics, haunting soundscapes, and a visceral approach to performance art.