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Published by Clay<\/a> on 2026\/06\/252026\/06\/25<\/p>\n

\"\"Artwork by Leanna TenEycke<\/a><\/p>\n

Style: Technical death metal, progressive death metal (harsh vocals)
Recommended for fans of: Gorod, Beyond Creation, Obscura<\/a>, The Black Dahlia Murder, Cattle Decapitation
Country: Canada
Release date: 12 June 2026<\/p>\n

Is there an organism more innately metal than a worm? An existence confined to the dark, sustained by rot and grime\u2014sounds a lot like the average death metal enthusiast, right? Sure, the teeth of a great white shark or claws of a grizzly bear can rip you to shreds in bursts of violence, but while these predators sleep off their last meal, the worm creeps through the muck underfoot. The only creature that could be even more metal would be a worm that survives off of carnage alone, one sustained on a constant stream of viscera; a Goreworm! Such a creature would have evolved to thrive in carnage and seek out bloodshed. Ya, it can\u2019t get much more metal than a Goreworm.<\/p>\n

It should therefore come as no surprise that Canada\u2019s technical death metal act Goreworm wriggle about via a gnarly, putrid, and unforgiving form of death metal. This worm has adapted to rip through discarded flesh with clinical efficiency. Guitarists Jordan Estrela and Brent Moerschfelder leave a dripping trail of detritus behind as they tear through rapid, pummeling, and wildly technical guitar pieces with minimal reprieve throughout Miasmic Solitude. Session drummer Robin Stone pummels the unnaturally rapid heartbeat that propels the invertebrate onward. Driven by Goreworm\u2019s dizzying instrumental proficiencies, their compositions never sit still. With an uneasy urgency, the tracks of Miasmic Solitude tear forward as the worm seems to fear missing out on a bloody morsel to a neighboring rival critter. After a couple of tracks, this pacing results in a growing listener fatigue, as the human ear begins to yearn for a touch of acoustic subtlety or even a forgiving interlude.<\/p>\n

Miasmic Solitude is far from homogenous, unimaginative death metal though. Vibes of early The Black Dahlia Murder-esque melodic death metal infiltrate Miasmic Solitude, but with ramped up technicality and speed. Goreworm flaunt neoclassical flare in \u201cMonuments to Murdering\u201d, incorporate symphonic elements in \u201cConjuring\u201d, and introduce light-hearted, danceable Gorod-like grooves in \u201cAmor Vincit Omnia\u201d. Background piano chords in closing track \u201cMiasmic Solitude\u201d result in a suitably eerie atmosphere, an element that would have benefitted earlier sections of Miasmic Solitude. Within individual tracks, such varied components add flair and intrigue, though become somewhat incohesive on the whole when strung together. While stating that a technical death metal album has wicked guitar solos is as obvious as pointing out that a worm shriveling on a sun-scorched pavement is in trouble, it must be said\u2014the solos on Miasmic Solitude absolutely rip. The (aptly named) \u201cNo Reprieve\u201d epitomizes what these grimy six-string nematodes are capable of: interweaving harmonized melodies with tremolo-bar punctuated shredding performed at the greater benefit of the song rather than simply self-indulgent noodling.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

Robert Miller\u2019s brutal vocals are fitting and effective, though mostly lack variety or sonic contrasts, and as a result grow a bit monotonous and tiresome towards the latter half of Miasmic Solitude. Penultimate instrumental track \u201cStrelly\u201d, however, provides a brief reprieve and change in pace from the surrounding blazing-tempoed madness. Similarly, the openings to \u201cEve of Flagellation\u201d and \u201cAmor Vincit Omnia\u201d lay down more of a mid-paced groove. By stripping down the technicality in these moments of more straightforward death metal-stomping, Goreworm\u2019s brutality leaves a lasting, slimy impression. If anything, more sections of reduced tempo would have benefitted Miasmic Solitude\u2019s flow.<\/p>\n

No one seeks out a worm for a cuddle, so don\u2019t expect Goreworm to provide a wide-ranging human emotional experience. Who\u2019s got time for feelings when there\u2019s good eatin\u2019 about? Miasmic Solitude does suffer from being light on an underlying emotional atmosphere, though, which limits the degree of connection listeners will likely experience with Goreworm\u2019s offering. Even still, Miasmic Solitude is a fiery display of technicality and musicianship, and one of the better melodically-infused technical death metal albums to be released this year. Don\u2019t miss it.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Recommended tracks: Monuments to Murdering, Amor Vincit Omnia, No Reprieve
You may also like: Arsis, Anata, Carnosus<\/a>, Vitriol<\/a>
Final verdict: 7.5\/10<\/p>\n

Related links: Bandcamp<\/a> | Facebook<\/a> | Instagram<\/a><\/p>\n

Label: Transcending Obscurity Records<\/a><\/p>\n

Goreworm is:
\u2013 Robert Miller (vocals)
\u2013 Jordan Estrela (guitars)
\u2013 Brent Moerschfelder (guitars, bass)
With guests:
\u2013 Robin Stone (session drums)<\/p>\n

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