Wormtongue profile picture

Wormtongue

Bringing back style and substance to black metal

About Me

Wormtongue was conceived in 2004 by sole member Nate Adams with what began as a collection of dark acoustic folk songs. The project was later given the moniker Wormtongue, and the album was named "Solitude." After a two year break Wormtongue was brought back to life as a one-man symphonic black metal band. The first EP, "Memorial to a Golden Age," was released in early 2007. It featured a collection of black metal songs with a distinct symphonic sound while still retaining the folk influence of the first album. In mid 2007, another EP entitled "The Solstice Funeral" was released. A full-length album is currently in the works to be released sometime in 2008.
Ohne Musik wäre das Leben ein Irrtum.

Discography:

My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 11/22/2006
Band Members: Nate Adams: All instruments and vocals

Influences: Black metal, death metal, celtic/folk music, classical music
Sounds Like: “Wormtongue definitely know how to create the right atmosphere with its blastbeat inferno...I would like to hear more of this band.”
-Vampire Magazine
"...great atmospheric black metal with folk and classic influences...This man knows quality of his music."
-Unchained Magazine
[Wormtongue] successfully creates a symphonic black metal sound while maintaining the trve black metal vibe of low-fi recording...I suspect many black metal purists (particularly those fond of Summoning) will get a kick in the nads from Wormtongue.”
-Deadtide.com
“...VERY good, and if the band doesn’t get signed soon, I will be surprised...I can see the band making something as good as Limbonic Art or Emperor in the future.”
-Lunar Hypnosis Webzine
“I would never have guessed it was USBM unless I had read it. Some nice early Satyricon guitar thorns spiral away and the melody here is infectiously compelling.”
-Metal Team UK
“...the material is already strong, wandering from bursts of speed through discordant midpaced atmospheres and dynamic transitions.”
-Blodårstid
“Wormtongue shows some rather adept work and great potential for things to come.”
-Probably Smug
“Wormtongue skillfully balances these elements, using keyboards sparingly. They provide warm, grand interludes, like the sun peeking through the clouds. The acoustic parts, too, are pleasingly pastoral.”
-Invisible Oranges
“…it’s no surprise to learn that WORMTONGUE hails from...Richmond, Virginia, United States? Okay, maybe we’re a little surprised.”
-Metal Observer
Record Label: Looking
Type of Label: None

My Blog

Writing update

Thought I'd give an update on the new release I'm working on. It will be a full length album featuring some new songs and a few updated old ones. Look for a few guest appearances too. I've ordered som...
Posted by Wormtongue on Wed, 16 Jan 2008 12:27:00 PST

USMBS Interview

The US Black Metal Sect has posted a new interview with me. Read it at http://blog.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=blog.view&f riendID=285767961&blogID=336884366...
Posted by Wormtongue on Wed, 12 Dec 2007 05:07:00 PST

"Year of the Cicada" remixed

A slightly updated version of "Year of the Cicada" has been uploaded in place of the original version. The old version had an annoying high-range buzzing sound that was due to some bad wiring. I've tr...
Posted by Wormtongue on Tue, 11 Dec 2007 05:30:00 PST

T-shirts available

Two new Wormtongue t-shirts are now available from Cafepress.com. You can get them in short sleeve and long sleeve versions. You can order them from the Wormtongue CafePress store at http://www.cafepr...
Posted by Wormtongue on Sun, 02 Dec 2007 03:20:00 PST

In writing mode

I've finally begun writing new material, which will hopefully appear on a full-length album sometime in 2008. I will also be looking for a label to release it, so stay tuned for any more updates! Some...
Posted by Wormtongue on Fri, 30 Nov 2007 10:07:00 PST

Lyrics in "Of War and Metal"

The lyrics for "The Ruins" will be appearing in Gothus Arcane's new novel, Of War and Metal. For more information, go to http://www.myspace.com/gothusarcane....
Posted by Wormtongue on Wed, 26 Sep 2007 11:10:00 PST

New EP July 24

Finally, here it is. "The Solstice Funeral" will be released exclusively for free download right here on the Myspace page on Tuesday, July 24. It features over 30 minutes of new music. You will not be...
Posted by Wormtongue on Thu, 19 Jul 2007 08:36:00 PST

Interview at Probably Smug

A new interview with me has been posted online in the Probably Smug blog. Check it out at http://www.probablysmug.com/interview-wormtongue/...
Posted by Wormtongue on Tue, 26 Jun 2007 10:15:00 PST

New interview

Another interview with me has been posted in the blog on the USBMS Myspace page.
Posted by Wormtongue on Fri, 22 Jun 2007 05:11:00 PST

"Approaching the White Shore"

A new song named "Approaching the White Shore" has been uploaded. This is the first track off the new EP/demo, "The Solstice Funeral." I'll let you know more details and its release date very soon.
Posted by Wormtongue on Mon, 21 May 2007 01:01:00 PST