Emerging Artist Reviews

World Under Water Release New Single "Paranoia"

by The Metalverse

Updated November 14, 2026

WORLD UNDER WATER Release new single "Paranoia' | The Metalverse.net

Melodic Metalcore act, World Under Water have just released their newest single "Paranoia" on October 30th, 2026, alongside an official music video.

The track starts off with a rapid drum roll before explosive guitar chugging and high guitar leads build a brutally heavy sound. Soon, layered extreme metal growls and screams are matched by drop-tuned guitar destruction to further the crushing sound.

The music video mixes footage of the band performing on stage with dramatic red lighting and a continuous story line of a man fleeing from a dark, masked figure that flashes in and out of existence.

From start to finish, World Under Water keeps a ferocious tempo and heaviness as upbeat metalcore guitar riffs are met by impactful percussion and thumping bass lines. A soaring guitar solo is followed by an emphasized sliding bass solo before jumping into a breakdown that features screeching pitch harmonics. After a bridge with ambient clean instrumentals, light keys, and dark whispered chanting, the song and music video both hit their peak. In the video, the protagonist reaches the top of a stairwell and realizes he is surrounded by the dark figures and as he collapses in fear, the figure takes off his mask to reveal that the figure is an eerie version of himself.

The music matches the video's climax as it picks up with dramatic chugging and distant bending electronic elements before ending with a chaotic descending riff that conveys the madness reflected in the music video.

Overall, World Under Water showcases a blend of melody and modern extreme metal that feels polished and energetic, creating a sound that fans of death metal, metalcore, and extreme metal genres will definitely enjoy.