Worm has incessantly built upon their sonic palette of “Necromantic Black Doom”, with roots in nearly every worthy corner of extreme metal’s history – from the grandiose heights of ‘90s symphonic black metal to the emotional technicality of ‘80s shred metal.
Today, four years since their lauded full-length album “Foreverglade”, Worm emerge with their next studio album and first release with Century Media Records, “Necropalace” out on February 13th, 2026.
The Floridian band have only grown more powerful, showcasing a level of grandiose songcraft that is beyond modern compare. On “Necropalace”, Worm has managed to do what many others in this day and age can only attempt: They walk backwards into the future.
“Necropalace” lives in a world of its own. A world of lush velvet and ostentatious gold, covered in the dust of time. A world where shadows seem to move in your peripheral vision, yet the loneliness never ceases. A world where wounds of the flesh may heal, but those of the heart never do.
The nightmarish omnipotence of album opener and title track, “Necropalace”, ushers the listener into a journey through obsessive bloodlust by way of the spellbinding and powerful vocals of Phantom Slaughter while guitarist Wroth Septentrion flaunts his stunningly masterful songwriting throughout. “Necropalace” feels like an endless maze of subterranean candle lit corridors, with each riff constantly shifting and evolving. But with multiple listens, one discovers that the maze contains in fact many paths that seem to converge into one another.
Phantom Slaughter states: “Welcome to the domain of dread known as ‘Necropalace’. This fortress has kept my memories and nightmares for centuries. Risen from ancient slumber, the curse is once again free to haunt starlit nights. While approaching the icy gates of Castle Ravenblood, a swirling mist begins to form. Phantom figures surround you. Enter if you dare but be warned, the darkness may consume your mortal soul forever. The ultimate evil has returned…”
“Necropalace” is available today alongside Worm’s first ever official music video and short film. “Outside of exhuming obscure symphonic black metal tapes from 1996, much inspiration for Worm comes from my obsession with 80s/90s horror”, tells Phantom Slaughter. Worm were finally able to secure the perfect team for their astounding film debut: Director Norman Cabrera (Danzig, Walking Dead, Fright Night II), Producer Maya Kay, Colorist Alex Nicolaou (Drab Majesty), all with direction from Ted Nicolaou (TerrorVision, Subspecies) meticulously brought Worm‘s dark fantasy into a reality.
Watch the official video for “Necropalace” below.
Enter if you dare, but know now the consequences of your choice. Through the opulent finality of album closer “Witchmoon: The Infernal Masquerade” – featuring guitar virtuoso Marty Friedman – “Necropalace” is truly the sonic representation of unbridled nightbound maleficence! The album manifests itself as the soundscape to a star laden winter night sky reflecting off the Everglades’ darkest slough; where death meets the deathless. This album is a vociferous call to action for anyone who still possesses ancient vampiric blood in their veins. Prepare yourself for a full force attack of zealous guitar agility and heretic spellcraft. The gates are now open.
Rise now, for the night is night!
“Necropalace” was produced by Charlie Koryn (Morbid Angel) and mixed & mastered by Arthur Rizk (King Diamond, Blood Incantation, Sumerlands, Cavalera, Soulfly).
Physical Formats:
• Standard CD Jewelcase
• Gatefold blue 2LP (EU Variant)
• Ltd. Gatefold red 2LP (EU Variant, Limited to 300 Units)
• Gatefold black 2LP (US Variant)
• Ltd. Gatefold Bloodlust 2LP (US Variant)
• Ltd. Gatefold blue smoke 2LP (Band Exclusive Variant, Limited to 300 Units)
Pre-order & pre-save “Necropalace” here.
Tracklist:
1. Gates to the Shadowzone (Intro)
2. Necropalace
3. Halls of Weeping
4. The Night Has Fangs
5. Dragon Dreams
6. Blackheart
7. Witchmoon – The Infernal Masquerade (feat. Marty Friedman)
Weblinks:
www.instagram.com/wormgloom
wormgloom.bandcamp.com
