Wretched - Decay

Facts Wretched, from Charlotte, North Carolina, formed in 2005 and quickly became a name in metal by blending melodic, technical, death and progressive metal. After signing with Victory Records in 2008, they released four acclaimed albums before going on hiatus in 2015. In 2023 they returned via Metal Blade Records with Decay, a concept album that serves as a prequel to Beyond the Gate. The album explores existential themes, D&D-inspired mythology and personal loss through complex arrangements and dark melodies.