Ritual Hymns
2022 studio album by Worm Shepherd
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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 | |||
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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
| No. | Title | Length |
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| 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
Worm Shepherd
- Devin Duarte – vocals
- Ryan Ibarra – guitar, bass
- Tre Purdue – guitar
- Brandon Cooper – guitar
- Leo McClain – drums
Guests
- Lucca Schmerler – vocals on track 5
- Scott Ian Lewis – vocals on track 7
