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2019 studio album by Despised Icon
Purgatory
Studio album by Despised Icon
ReleasedNovember 15, 2019
GenreDeathcore
Length36:10
LabelNuclear Blast
ProducerYannick St-Amand, Eric Jarrin, Alex Erian
Despised Icon chronology
Beast
(2016) 		Purgatory
(2019)
Singles from Purgatory
  1. "Purgatory"
    Released: September 6, 2019
  2. "Snake in the Grass"
    Released: October 11, 2019
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Distorted Sound9/10
Metal Injection9/10

Purgatory is the sixth studio album by Despised Icon. The album was released on November 15, 2019. 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, both of whom wrote the album together with drummer Alex "Grind" Pelletier.

On September 20, The band embarked on a massive North American tour to promote "Purgatory" ahead of its release.

Track listing

  1. "Dernier Souffle" – 1:49
  2. "Purgatory" – 3:47
  3. "Light Speed" – 2:33
  4. "Slow Burning" – 3:16
  5. "Snake in the Grass" – 3:21
  6. "Vies D'Anges" – 2:53
  7. "Moving On" – 4:51
  8. "Unbreakable" – 3:09
  9. "Apex Predator" – 3:06
  10. "Legacy" – 3:26
  11. "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

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  3. "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.
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  9. "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.
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