Ritual Hymns is the second album by American blackened deathcore band Worm Shepherd, released on January 14, 2022. It is the band's first album to initially be released through Unique Leader Records. The album features guest appearances by Lucca Schmerler (ex-Mental Cruelty) in "Blood Kingdom" and Scott Ian Lewis (Carnifex) in "A Bird in the Dusk".[10]
| Ritual Hymns | ||||
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| Studio album by | ||||
| Released | January 14, 2022 | |||
| Genre | Blackened deathcore,[1] symphonic deathcore, atmospheric black metal,[2] symphonic metal[3] | |||
| Length | 52:15 | |||
| Label | Unique Leader Records | |||
| Worm Shepherd chronology | ||||
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| Singles from Ritual Hymns | ||||
| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| Distorted Sound | 9/10[8] |
| Metal Injection | 8/10[1] |
| New Noise Magazine | 10/10[9] |
Track listing
edit| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Ritual Hymns" | 6:43 |
| 2. | "Ov Sword and Nail" | 4:09 |
| 3. | "The Raven's Keep" | 5:17 |
| 4. | "Chalice ov Rebirth" | 4:12 |
| 5. | "Blood Kingdom" | 7:11 |
| 6. | "Wilted Moon" | 4:40 |
| 7. | "A Bird in the Dusk" | 6:33 |
| 8. | "The River ov Knives" | 5:16 |
| 9. | "Winter Sun" | 8:20 |
| Total length: | 52:29 | |
Personnel
editWorm Shepherd
- Devin Duarte – vocals
- Ryan Ibarra – guitar, bass
- Tre Purdue – guitar
- Brandon Cooper – guitar
- Leo McClain – drums
Guests
- Brandon Craven – vocals on track 5
- Lucca Schmerler – vocals on track 5
- Scott Ian Lewis – vocals on track 7
References
edit- 1 2 "Album Review: WORM SHEPHERD Ritual Hymns". Retrieved March 15, 2025.
- ↑ "Worm Shepherd – "Ritual Hymns"". Retrieved June 29, 2025.
- ↑ "MetalSucks' Top Albums of 2022". Retrieved March 15, 2025.
- ↑ "Worm Shepherd Premiere New Music Video For "Ov Sword and Nail" From Upcoming New Album "In The Wake Ov Sòl"". Retrieved March 15, 2025.
- ↑ "Worm Shepherd Premiere New Track & Lyric Video "Chalice Ov Rebirth"". Retrieved March 15, 2025.
- ↑ "VENOM PRISON, WORM SHEPHERD Among Gimme Metal's Top Tracks of the Week". Retrieved March 15, 2025.
- ↑ "CARNIFEX Vocalist Guests On New WORM SHEPHERD Single "A Bird In The Dusk"". Retrieved March 15, 2025.
- ↑ "ALBUM REVIEW: Ritual Hymns – Worm Shepherd". Retrieved March 15, 2025.
- ↑ "Album Review: Worm Shepherd - Ritual Hymns – New Noise Magazine". Retrieved March 15, 2025.
- ↑ "Hear: Carnifex Vocalist Guest On New Worm Shepherd Single "A Bird In The Dusk"". Retrieved March 15, 2025.
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