Wormwitch

Critic Score
Based on 3 reviews
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Based on 43 ratings
July 26, 2024 / Release Date
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megatherion
80

Wormwitch’s self-titled album is a testament to what can be done within black metal’s limitations. By committing to atmosphere and delivering sharp, memorable guitar work, they have created something that feels both reverent and forward-looking.

What stands out most is the record’s scope. Rather than relying on repetition or monotony, Wormwitch use their lo-fi framework as a canvas for grand ideas. Songs rise and fall with intention, creating an arc that keeps the listener ... read more

Komi_Moon
79

2 genres I use to hate was country and black metal for how hokey and ridiculous they were, but this year proved to me both genres have their golden stars and MVP’s, and wormwitch is among the better black metal I’ve heard this year. With their death n roll styled black metal, it this was fun to hear!

Extremity
56

The mix here is god awful and not in a usual Black Metal way. Feels muffled and quiet which takes the fun out of it. On top of that it’s very generic and the album cover isn’t good enough to stare at. Not awful but not very good

Favorite Song: Inner War

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