Insanium

Insanium is the debut album by the American progressive metal supergroup Whom Gods Destroy, released on March 15, 2024 through InsideOut Music.^[1]

Insanium
Studio album by Whom Gods Destroy
Released	March 15, 2024
Recorded	Circa 2020 – June 2023
Genre	Progressive metal
Length	52:47 (standard edition) 57:45 (Bandcamp download edition and special CD edition)
Label	InsideOut
Producer	Whom Gods Destroy
Singles from Insanium
"In the Name of War" Released: January 12, 2024 "Over Again" Released: February 7, 2024 "Crawl" Released: February 28, 2024

The band and album was announced in December 2023.^[1] Details of the album were announced in January 2024, alongside its first single "In the Name of War".^[2]

Background

Commenting on the album, guitarist Bumblefoot said. "Derek and I began writing new music in 2020... Soon after, Dino joined, followed by Yas and Bruno. We'd share ideas, and each record parts, building and rebuilding songs, and by June '23 the album was finished."

Track listing

All songs written by Whom Gods Destroy.

Insanium track listing

No.	Title	Length
1.	"In the Name of War"	6:38
2.	"Over Again"	5:01
3.	"The Decision"	7:08
4.	"Crawl"	6:36
5.	"Find My Way Back"	5:46
6.	"Crucifier"	4:43
7.	"Keeper of the Gate"	4:54
8.	"Hypernova 158"	3:24
9.	"Insanium"	8:37
Total length:		52:47

Bandcamp download^[3] and special CD edition bonus track^[4]

No.	Title	Length
10.	"Requiem"	4:58
Total length:		57:45

Personnel

• Bruno Valverde – drums
• Yas Nomura – bass
• Dino Jelusick – vocals
• Derek Sherinian – keyboards
• Ron "Bumblefoot" Thal – guitars, mixing, mastering

Charts

Chart performance for Insanium

Chart (2024)	Peak position
Scottish Albums (OCC)^[5]	73
UK Album Downloads (OCC)^[6]	76
UK Rock & Metal Albums (OCC)^[7]	18

References

1. Ewing, Jerry (December 12, 2023). "Derek Sherinian and Bumblefoot unveil new band Whom Gods Destroy". Louder. Retrieved February 8, 2024.
2. "Whom Gods Destroy Feat. Bumblefoot, Derek Sherinian and Dino Jelusick: Insanium Album Details Revealed". Blabbermouth.net. January 12, 2024. Retrieved February 8, 2024.
3. https://insideoutmusic.bandcamp.com/album/insanium-24-bit-hd-audio
4. https://www.discogs.com/de/release/30110300-Whom-Gods-Destroy-Insanium
5. "Official Scottish Albums Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved March 23, 2024.
6. "Official Album Downloads Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved March 23, 2024.
7. "Official Rock & Metal Albums Chart Top 40". Official Charts Company. Retrieved March 23, 2024.