Heavy doom with lots of groove! This cd sounds something like a more modernized version of Solitude Aeturnus. Very good work from this Louisiana based trio. the guitars and drums are tight and the production is very good for an indie release. Musically this is tough and doomy with a lot of groove. At times they even throw in some classic "thrash" style guitar parts. Vocally I prefer Ronnie's lower/mid range vocals to his higher ones, it gives it a more "doom" tone. Lyrically they tackle some heavy subject matter, (as they did in their first release under the name Purge), dealing with topics as wide ranging as evangelizing the lost to first amendment rights.
The only bad thing about this disc is that it is too short. It is four songs and leaves you wanting more. Definitely worth your time to check this out. On the title track there are some moments where Ronnie (lead vocalist/guitarist) sounds just like Robert Lowe from Solitude Aeturnus. A very welcomed sound in the Christian metal scene.
8/10
Other coverage for this album
HM Magazine #96Reviewed by Matt MorrowFormerly known as Purge, Purgation has unleashed in Realm Of The Dead, a very solid release of doom/stoner metal with a fair amount of groove. In the vein of bands like Black Sabbath and Solitude Aeturnus, the music is lethally heavy and tight, and the production is pretty good for an indie release. Vocally, Ronnie Griffin does a commendable job. However, my one complaint is that I could use a…Art for the Ears 2001Reviewed by Marco PovervestAbout a year ago I reviewed a record by Purge. Well, Purge changed its name into Purgation and this is their new release. The disc contains four songs written by vocalist, guitarist and bassist Ronnie Griffin. It's not fast stuff though you'll find some fast parts (like in the titletrack). It's not really doom metal but most of the time you can hear dragging rhythms, almost Tool like. Compared to…Similar sounding releases
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