heavy-metal-darkness: New World Depression | Abysmal Void

Saturday, August 16, 2025

New World Depression | Abysmal Void | Testimony Records

Formed in Münsterland, Germany, in 2005, New World Depression began their journey with a death’n’roll approach on their debut EP “The Last Step Of Evolution” before gradually moving into old school death metal territory. Drawing influence from heavyweights such as Asphyx, Bolt Thrower, and Obituary, the band built their reputation within the underground scene. Across the years, they have released six albums and two EPs, always remaining dedicated to a crushing, groove-driven style of death metal. Despite staying in DIY circles for a long time, their persistence earned them spots at festivals and shows alongside names like Asphyx, Lik, Sinister, Tankard, Uada, and Vader.

With “Descent” in 2020 and “Interment Of Sins” in 2023, the band embraced professional production and label support, which opened the next chapter of their career. Now, with their seventh full-length “Abysmal Void”, New World Depression deliver their darkest and most punishing vision yet, a continuation of the themes of destruction and downfall explored on their previous releases.

“Abysmal Void” is a death metal album that deals with humanity’s ugliest sides—greed, war, delusion, and decay. Across ten songs, New World Depression transform these ideas into a sonic storm that feels both crushing and relentless. The music is firmly rooted in old school death metal, but the album also adds more atmosphere, weight, and dynamics than before, making it a step forward in depth and impact.

The riffs are thick and punishing, driven by a clear sense of groove that never let’s go. The drumming is heavy and forceful, giving each song a strong backbone, while the bass adds a dark layer beneath the storm of guitars. Vocals roar with authority and power, perfectly fitting the hostile themes. The production, shaped at Soundlodge Studio by Jörg Uken, gives the album a sharp punch while keeping the atmosphere grim and suffocating. They are a combination of Bolt Thrower in music with Asphyx on vocals.

At just under 42 minutes, the album moves with purpose and intensity, creating a dense wall of sound that still allows space for shifts in rhythm and feeling. Each track feels like a new chapter in a story of collapse, making the album not only heavy but also coherent as a whole experience. The cover artwork by Juan Castellano mirrors the music perfectly, presenting a hellish landscape of chaos and ruin that reflects the themes and sound of “Abysmal Void.”

For long-time fans of New World Depression, this album delivers everything they might expect and more. For new listeners, it offers a direct and crushing introduction to a veteran band that has been refining their craft for two decades.

Score: 7.8