UK funeral doom metal solo project Abysmal Growls Of Despair stream new album »Torn«; out now via Wormholedeath Records!

K funeral doom metal solo project Abysmal Growls Of Despair stream a brand new album, entitled »Torn«, which was just released on June 5th, 2026 via Wormholedeath Records.

»Torn« is now available on all major streaming platforms!

Tracklist:
01. Prologue To Agony
02. Growth
03. Mourning Has Broken
04. Torn

Courtesy of Carlo Bellotti Publishing:

Funeral doom powerhouse Abysmal Growls Of Despair, the one-man project led by the prolific artist Hangsvart, unveiled his latest and most profound work, »Torn«, on June 5, 2026 via Wormholedeath.

Abysmal Growls Of Despair has been Hangsvart’s main project since 2013. It has explored a wide range of sounds but centered on ritualistic dark ambient, drone, and funeral doom. Inspired by bands like Funeral Moth, Ataraxie, Comatose Vigil, SUNN O))), Remembrance; by ancient civilisation and spirituality, despair, grief and madness. Hangsvart has always been straightforward with his own struggle with schizophrenia since 2007, being a main source of inspiration.

»Torn« is a solemn and uncompromising work. It unfolds slowly, with immense weight and emotional gravity, and leaves a strong, lasting impression. This is not an album you listen to. This is an album you enter.

This album of funeral doom metal explores the emotional landscape of a husband caring for his wife battling cancer. It is a testament to love and resilience. Trombones and tubas add weight and solemn grandeur, while 8-string guitars and the guttural voice entomb the listener.

About Abysmal Growls Of Despair:

Abysmal Growls Of Despair is the main project of Hangsvart, active since 2013. The project blends funeral doom with ritualistic dark ambient and drone, drawing influence from acts such as Funeral Moth, Ataraxie, Comatose Vigil, SUNN O))), and Remembrance. Themes move through ancient spirituality, grief, and altered states of mind.

Hangsvart has been open about his long-term struggle with schizophrenia, which has shaped the emotional core of the project since its inception. That honesty defines the sound and direction of Abysmal Growls Of Despair.

Bojan Bidovc // music enthusiast, promoter, misanthrop and sometimes a journalist as well