Ritual Hymns

Ritual Hymns
Studio album by
Worm Shepherd
ReleasedJanuary 14, 2022
GenresBlackened deathcore, symphonic deathcore, atmospheric black metal, symphonic metal
Length52:15
LabelUnique Leader Records
Worm Shepherd chronology
In The Wake Ov Sòl
(2020)		 Ritual Hymns
(2022)		 The Sleeping Sun
(2023)
Singles from Ritual Hymns
  1. "The River Ov Knives"
    Released: January 6, 2022
  2. "A Bird in the Dusk"
    Released: January 14, 2022
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Distorted Sound9/10
Metal Injection8/10
New Noise Magazine10/10

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) and Scott Ian Lewis (Carnifex).

Track listing

No.TitleLength
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

Guests

References

  1. 1 2 "Album Review: WORM SHEPHERD Ritual Hymns". Retrieved March 15, 2025.
  2. ↑ "Worm Shepherd – "Ritual Hymns"". Retrieved June 29, 2025.
  3. ↑ "MetalSucks' Top Albums of 2022". Retrieved March 15, 2025.
  4. ↑ "VENOM PRISON, WORM SHEPHERD Among Gimme Metal's Top Tracks of the Week". Retrieved March 15, 2025.
  5. ↑ "CARNIFEX Vocalist Guests On New WORM SHEPHERD Single "A Bird In The Dusk"". Retrieved March 15, 2025.
  6. ↑ "ALBUM REVIEW: Ritual Hymns – Worm Shepherd". Retrieved March 15, 2025.
  7. ↑ "Album Review: Worm Shepherd - Ritual Hymns – New Noise Magazine". Retrieved March 15, 2025.