Purgatory is the crushing sixth album from Despised Icon, packed with brutal and technical deathcore.

Released in November 2019 via Nuclear Blast Records, Purgatory is the sixth studio album from Canadian deathcore pioneers Despised Icon. Following the acclaimed comeback album Beast, the record sees the band pushing their signature fusion of technical death metal precision, hardcore aggression, and crushing breakdowns into darker and more atmospheric territory. Produced internally by the band alongside former guitarist Yannick St-Amand and mixed/mastered by Christian Donaldson, Purgatory captures Despised Icon at their most dynamic and emotionally intense. Lyrically, the album explores themes of personal struggle, suffering, inner conflict, and the harsh realities of modern society, wrapped in an unrelenting wall of blast beats, dual-vocal brutality, and punishing grooves. Tracks such as 'Purgatory,' 'Snake In The Grass,' and 'Moving On' showcase the band's ability to balance sheer heaviness with memorable songwriting and atmospheric depth. Praised for its renewed intensity and modern production, Purgatory further cemented Despised Icon's legacy as one of the most influential and respected bands in deathcore history.

Track Listing

• Dernier Souffle
• Purgatory
• Light Speed
• Slow Burning
• Snake in the Grass
• Vues D'Anges
• Moving On
• Unbreakable
• Apex Predator
• Legacy
• Dead Weight

Additional Details

Label: Arising empire

Genre: Metal

Language: English

Run Time: 36 mins

Region: 0

Release Date: 10/09/26

UPC: 4069977362890