Worm is a Florida-based extreme metal project founded by vocalist and multi-instrumentalist Phantom Slaughter, self-described as 'Necromantic Black Doom'. Starting out as a raw black metal solo act, the band built a devoted underground following through the death-doom albums Gloomlord (2020) and Foreverglade (2021), then pivoted toward symphonic black metal with guitarist Wroth Septentrion (Phil Tougas of First Fragment) on board. Their fourth album Necropalace (February 2026, Century Media) marks their major-label debut and is widely reviewed as the most ambitious record of their career.
Worm released their fourth full-length album Necropalace on February 13, 2026 via Century Media Records, their first release on a major metal label.
Necropalace received an 'Excellent' rating from Angry Metal Guy and was named Bandcamp Album of the Day on release day, with critics noting it as the most ambitious Worm record to date.
Worm announced the 'Total Possession Over America' US tour, running June 2-28, 2026, with sets featuring nearly the full Necropalace album each night.
Worm released the first music video of their career, for the title track 'Necropalace', ahead of the album's February 2026 release.
Necropalace was recorded in June 2025 at Elektric City Recording in Portland, Oregon, and mixed and mastered by Arthur Rizk (Blood Incantation, Power Trip, King Diamond).
