Usnea, also known as old man’s beard, is a type of lichen that grows on the trees, bushes, rocks, and soil of temperate and humid climates worldwide (1). It has long been used in traditional medicine.

Last month we introduced you to Usnea, a Portland-based band who, despite the questionable pronunciation of their name, bring the doom in a serious way. Rare is the doom band that can ratchet up the ...