The return of deathcore pioneers, "Purgatory" offers a relentless and ferocious sound. This album showcases Despised Icon's signature brutality and technical prowess.
- "Purgatory" was released on November 15, 2019, through Nuclear Blast Records. The album was produced by Despised Icon and Craig Durling. It was recorded at Silverbirch Productions andanamix Studios.
- The album marks Despised Icon's first full-length release in three years, following "Beast" in 2016. It continued their legacy within the deathcore scene.
- "Purgatory" received generally positive reviews from critics, who praised its aggressive sound and production quality. The album features guest vocals from Phil Bozeman of Whitechapel on the track "Light the Fire."
Despised Icon is a Canadian deathcore band formed in Montreal in 2002. They are considered pioneers of the deathcore genre, blending extreme metal with hardcore punk elements.
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