Progressive death metal project Changeling, spearheaded by fretless guitar virtuoso Tom “Fountainhead” Geldschläger, has released a striking stop-motion animated music video for “World? What World?” on May 27, 2025. The track, a standout from their debut album Changeling, already out via Season of Mist, merges chaotic intensity with theatrical flair. It features a drum performance by Mike Heller (Fear Factory), Wagnerian brass, and a gospel choir reminiscent of Pink Floyd’s Dark Side of the Moon, alongside a guest guitar solo from Andy LaRocque (King Diamond, ex-Death), trading leads with Fountainhead.
The song’s narrative delves into the protagonist’s confrontation with repressed fears and subconscious horrors, a core theme of the album’s psychedelic concept. Watch the video on Season of Mist’s YouTube channel, and stream or order Changeling—available in CD, vinyl, and digital formats—at orcd.co/changelingchangeling.