Ryan J. Downey is a writer, journalist, producer, and comic book creator whose work spans music, pop culture, comics, and entertainment. Over the course of his career, Downey has written for major outlets including MTV News, Billboard, The Hollywood Reporter, Alternative Press, Loudwire, and many others, becoming known for his work covering music, film, and genre culture. In comics and graphic novels, Downey has written and contributed to projects including Twiztid's Mayhem Manor, graphic novels inspired by Pantera and Type O Negative, and additional music-driven storytelling projects that bridge the worlds of comics and heavy music. He is also the co-author of several bestselling music memoirs and has written biographical material for artists across rock and metal.