| Purgatory | ||||
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| Studio album by | ||||
| Released | November 15, 2019 | |||
| Genre | Deathcore [1] | |||
| Length | 36:10 | |||
| Label | Nuclear Blast | |||
| Producer | Yannick St-Amand, Eric Jarrin, Alex Erian | |||
| Despised Icon chronology | ||||
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| Singles from Purgatory | ||||
| Review scores | |
|---|---|
| Source | Rating |
| Distorted Sound | 9/10 [4] |
| Metal Injection | 9/10 [5] |
Purgatory is the sixth studio album by Despised Icon. The album was released on November 15, 2019. [6] It was produced by former guitarist Yannick St-Amand, similarly to the previous album Beast, though this time with co-lead vocalist Alex Erian and lead guitarist Eric Jarrin, [7] both of whom wrote the album together with drummer Alex "Grind" Pelletier. [8]
On September 20, The band embarked on a massive North American tour to promote "Purgatory" ahead of its release. [9]
Track listing
- "Dernier Souffle" – 1:49
- "Purgatory" – 3:47
- "Light Speed" – 2:33
- "Slow Burning" – 3:16
- "Snake in the Grass" – 3:21
- "Vies D'Anges" – 2:53
- "Moving On" – 4:51
- "Unbreakable" – 3:09
- "Apex Predator" – 3:06
- "Legacy" – 3:26
- "Dead Weight" – 3:59
Personnel
- Alex Erian – vocals
- Steve Marois – vocals
- Eric Jarrin – guitar
- Ben Landreville – guitar
- Sébastien Piché – bass guitar
- Alex Pelletier – drums
References
- ^ "WEEKLY INJECTIONTHE WEEKLY INJECTION: New Releases From ABIGAIL WILLIAMS, DESPISED ICON, and More Out Today – 11/15". metalinjection.net. Archived from the original on 25 February 2023. Retrieved 25 February 2023.
- ^ "DESPISED ICON Announces New Album Purgatory With Brutal Title Track". metalinjection.net. Archived from the original on 25 February 2023. Retrieved 25 February 2023.
- ^ "DESPISED ICON Crushes Skulls On New Song "Snake In The Grass"". metalinjection.net. Archived from the original on 25 February 2023. Retrieved 25 February 2023.
- ^ "ALBUM REVIEW: Purgatory – Despised Icon". distortedsoundmag.com. 15 November 2019. Archived from the original on 25 February 2023. Retrieved 25 February 2023.
- ^ "Album Review: DESPISED ICON Purgatory". metalinjection.net. Archived from the original on 25 February 2023. Retrieved 25 February 2023.
- ^ "DESPISED ICON To Release 'Purgatory' Album In November". BLABBERMOUTH.NET. September 6, 2019. Archived from the original on February 25, 2023. Retrieved February 25, 2023.
- ^ "Despised Icon announce new album 'Purgatory'". distortedsoundmag.com. 6 September 2019. Archived from the original on 25 February 2023. Retrieved 25 February 2023.
- ^ "Despised Icon: The Keys To Survival". distortedsoundmag.com. 26 January 2020. Archived from the original on 25 February 2023. Retrieved 25 February 2023.
- ^ "DESPISED ICON, KUBLAI KHAN, INGESTED & SHADOW OF INTENT Announce North American Tour". Metal Injection. June 5, 2019. Archived from the original on March 11, 2022. Retrieved February 25, 2023.
| Purgatory | ||||
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| Studio album by | ||||
| Released | November 15, 2019 | |||
| Genre | Deathcore [1] | |||
| Length | 36:10 | |||
| Label | Nuclear Blast | |||
| Producer | Yannick St-Amand, Eric Jarrin, Alex Erian | |||
| Despised Icon chronology | ||||
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| Singles from Purgatory | ||||
| Review scores | |
|---|---|
| Source | Rating |
| Distorted Sound | 9/10 [4] |
| Metal Injection | 9/10 [5] |
Purgatory is the sixth studio album by Despised Icon. The album was released on November 15, 2019. [6] It was produced by former guitarist Yannick St-Amand, similarly to the previous album Beast, though this time with co-lead vocalist Alex Erian and lead guitarist Eric Jarrin, [7] both of whom wrote the album together with drummer Alex "Grind" Pelletier. [8]
On September 20, The band embarked on a massive North American tour to promote "Purgatory" ahead of its release. [9]
Track listing
- "Dernier Souffle" – 1:49
- "Purgatory" – 3:47
- "Light Speed" – 2:33
- "Slow Burning" – 3:16
- "Snake in the Grass" – 3:21
- "Vies D'Anges" – 2:53
- "Moving On" – 4:51
- "Unbreakable" – 3:09
- "Apex Predator" – 3:06
- "Legacy" – 3:26
- "Dead Weight" – 3:59
Personnel
- Alex Erian – vocals
- Steve Marois – vocals
- Eric Jarrin – guitar
- Ben Landreville – guitar
- Sébastien Piché – bass guitar
- Alex Pelletier – drums
References
- ^ "WEEKLY INJECTIONTHE WEEKLY INJECTION: New Releases From ABIGAIL WILLIAMS, DESPISED ICON, and More Out Today – 11/15". metalinjection.net. Archived from the original on 25 February 2023. Retrieved 25 February 2023.
- ^ "DESPISED ICON Announces New Album Purgatory With Brutal Title Track". metalinjection.net. Archived from the original on 25 February 2023. Retrieved 25 February 2023.
- ^ "DESPISED ICON Crushes Skulls On New Song "Snake In The Grass"". metalinjection.net. Archived from the original on 25 February 2023. Retrieved 25 February 2023.
- ^ "ALBUM REVIEW: Purgatory – Despised Icon". distortedsoundmag.com. 15 November 2019. Archived from the original on 25 February 2023. Retrieved 25 February 2023.
- ^ "Album Review: DESPISED ICON Purgatory". metalinjection.net. Archived from the original on 25 February 2023. Retrieved 25 February 2023.
- ^ "DESPISED ICON To Release 'Purgatory' Album In November". BLABBERMOUTH.NET. September 6, 2019. Archived from the original on February 25, 2023. Retrieved February 25, 2023.
- ^ "Despised Icon announce new album 'Purgatory'". distortedsoundmag.com. 6 September 2019. Archived from the original on 25 February 2023. Retrieved 25 February 2023.
- ^ "Despised Icon: The Keys To Survival". distortedsoundmag.com. 26 January 2020. Archived from the original on 25 February 2023. Retrieved 25 February 2023.
- ^ "DESPISED ICON, KUBLAI KHAN, INGESTED & SHADOW OF INTENT Announce North American Tour". Metal Injection. June 5, 2019. Archived from the original on March 11, 2022. Retrieved February 25, 2023.