Ritual Hymns

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Ritual Hymns
Studio album by
Worm Shepherd
ReleasedJanuary 14, 2022
GenreBlackened deathcore,[1] symphonic deathcore, atmospheric black metal,[2] symphonic metal[3]
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. "Ov Sword and Nail"
    Released: July 25, 2021[4]
  2. "Chalice Ov Rebirth"
    Released: November 17, 2021[5]
  3. "The River Ov Knives"
    Released: January 6, 2022[6]
  4. "A Bird in the Dusk"
    Released: January 14, 2022[7]
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Distorted Sound9/10[8]
Metal Injection8/10[1]
New Noise Magazine10/10[9]

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]

Track listing

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No.TitleLength
1."Ritual Hymns"6:43
2."Ov Sword and Nail"4:13
3."The Raven's Keep"5:12
4."Chalice ov Rebirth"4:14
5."Blood Kingdom"7:04
6."Wilted Moon"4:40
7."A Bird in the Dusk"6:25
8."The River ov Knives"5:16
9."Winter Sun"8:28
Total length:52:15

Personnel

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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

References

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  1. ^ a b "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. ^ "Worm Shepherd Premiere New Music Video For "Ov Sword and Nail" From Upcoming New Album "In The Wake Ov Sòl"". Retrieved March 15, 2025.
  5. ^ "Worm Shepherd Premiere New Track & Lyric Video "Chalice Ov Rebirth"". Retrieved March 15, 2025.
  6. ^ "VENOM PRISON, WORM SHEPHERD Among Gimme Metal's Top Tracks of the Week". Retrieved March 15, 2025.
  7. ^ "CARNIFEX Vocalist Guests On New WORM SHEPHERD Single "A Bird In The Dusk"". Retrieved March 15, 2025.
  8. ^ "ALBUM REVIEW: Ritual Hymns – Worm Shepherd". Retrieved March 15, 2025.
  9. ^ "Album Review: Worm Shepherd - Ritual Hymns – New Noise Magazine". Retrieved March 15, 2025.
  10. ^ "Hear: Carnifex Vocalist Guest On New Worm Shepherd Single "A Bird In The Dusk"". Retrieved March 15, 2025.


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