Formerly 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 little more attitude in the vocals. He sounds like he is annoyed a little, but I think he'd sound better if he was singing like he was royally ticked off. The shining points vocally that I wish he'd pursue more are the bridge on "Realm of the Dead" and the ending of "Eulogy." Other than that, I'm really digging this 4-song EP, which is much better than their debut.
Other coverage for this album
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…Dead Zine 2000Reviewed by SORGHeavy 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…Similar sounding releases
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