Netherwilds brings fantasy, fury and feudal rebellion to life in new ‘Return The Goat’ video

The goat is gone.

And for Worm Chewer, the dirt-covered peasant hero whose bizarre and beloved TikTok adventures have captivated millions of viewers and spawned the ever-expanding world of NETHERWILDS, that can only mean one thing: war, adventure, and perhaps a slightly better life.

NETHERWILDS unveiled the official music video for “Return The Goat,” the first chapter in an ambitious fantasy-driven saga that blends extreme metal, medieval folk influences, dark humor, and epic storytelling. The track serves as the opening salvo from the project’s forthcoming debut album, due later this fall via King Volume Records.

Directed by Noah Douglas and Jake Thompson and produced by Nathaniel Min, the video follows Worm Chewer and his newly assembled fellowship as they embark on a quest to recover a missing goat. What begins as a seemingly simple mission quickly unfolds into something far stranger, introducing viewers to the bizarre and captivating world of NETHERWILDS—a realm populated by peasants, kings, mystics, executioners, and revolutionaries.

Regarding the video, Worm Chewer states:

“Though mine goat hath vanished, I hath gained a fellowship of minstrels. Together we roam the kingdom performing our peasant metal in search of the goat, glory, and slightly improved living conditions.

The moving visions within this tapestry mark the start of our legend together and thou art hereby invited to become a part of it. Verily, the next time your lord is distracted by counting his coins, take up thine orb and ponder upon our quest. There are dark and strange times ahead and we shall require every peasant, serf and village fool we can muster.“

Stream “Return The Goat”: https://stayleveldistro.com/netherwilds_returnthegoat

Born from the imagination of Tokyo Police Club‘s David Monks, NETHERWILDS has grown from a cult online phenomenon into a fully realized musical world where medieval fantasy collides with modern anxieties. Beneath the chainmail, mud, and absurdity lies a story about power, survival, inequality, and the enduring spirit of ordinary people.

Musically, “Return The Goat” offers a glimpse into NETHERWILDS‘ singular approach, combining thrash metal intensity, industrial grit, punk energy, folk instrumentation, and theatrical world-building into something wholly its own. The song marks the beginning of a larger narrative that will continue to unfold throughout the coming months as additional music and details surrounding the project’s debut album are revealed.