Purgatory (Despised Icon album)

Purgatory is the sixth full-length studio album by the Canadian deathcore band Despised Icon, released in 2019 via Nuclear Blast Records. It is the band's first album in three years, following 2016's "Beast."

The album sees Despised Icon continuing their signature blend of brutal death metal, hardcore breakdowns, and dual vocal attack, further refining their technical proficiency and songwriting. Lyrically, "Purgatory" delves into themes of inner turmoil, societal decay, and the struggle for redemption.

The tracklist includes songs such as "Purgatory," "Snake in the Grass," "Moving On," and "Dead Weight." The album was generally well-received by critics and fans, praising its intensity, musicianship, and overall return to form for the band. The album artwork features a dark and chaotic depiction of a purgatorial landscape, reflecting the themes explored in the lyrics. "Purgatory" further cemented Despised Icon's position as a prominent force in the deathcore genre.