Funeral doom powerhouse Abysmal Growls Of Despair (AGoD) has released the official lyric video for “Prologue to Agony,” the first glimpse into the crushing weight of their upcoming studio album, Torn, scheduled for release on June 5, 2026.
Prologue to Agony” captures grief in its purest form. It is a nihilistic track that pulls all light into a black hole of despair. Slow and decadent, it drags the listener into a state of helplessness and hopelessness. As pitch black as a soul can become when all hope is lost.
“Prologue to Agony” is a slow, deliberate track built on grief and negation. Moving at the pace of something irreversible, it presses the listener into a state of total desolation, pitch black, unrelenting, without exit. It is an accurate preview of what Torn has to offer.
The upcoming album “Torn” follows the same path. It unfolds with weight and patience, shaping a listening experience that demands full attention. This is not background music. It is immersive, deliberate, and deeply personal. The album lyrics were penned by Jörg Püschmann, with album artwork created by Patrick Corcoran.
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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.
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