Purgatory (Borealis album)
| Purgatory | ||||
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| Studio album by | ||||
| Released | June 19, 2015 | |||
| Recorded | 2012–2015 by Sean Dowell | |||
| Genre | Power metal, progressive metal | |||
| Length | 52:20 | |||
| Label | AFM Records | |||
| Producer | Borealis | |||
| Borealis chronology | ||||
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| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| Metal Temple |   [1] |
| Dangerdog |  [2] |
| AngryMetalGuy | [3] |
Purgatory is the third studio album by the Canadian power metal/progressive metal band by Borealis. It was released in Europe on June 19, 2015, and in North America on July 24 by AFM Records[4] in North America and Europe. It is a concept album based on a child trapped within purgatory.[5]
Track listing
All tracks are written by Borealis.
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Past the Veil" | 5:15 |
| 2. | "From the Ashes" | 4:41 |
| 3. | "The Chosen One" | 4:18 |
| 4. | "Destiny" | 4:25 |
| 5. | "Darkest Sin" | 3:20 |
| 6. | "My Peace" | 4:39 |
| 7. | "Place of Darkness" | 4:07 |
| 8. | "Welcome to Eternity" | 4:42 |
| 9. | "Sacrifice" | 4:32 |
| 10. | "Rest My Child" | 4:31 |
| 11. | "Purgatory" | 4:00 |
| 12. | "Revelation" | 3:50 |
| Total length: | 52:20 | |
Personnel
- Matt Marinelli – vocals, guitars
- Sean Werlick – keyboards
- Jamie Smith – bass guitar
- Sean Dowell – drums, recording, mixing
- Michael Briguglio – guitars
Session musicians
- Gina Mancini – backing vocals (track 3)
- Sarah Dee – female vocals (track 2)
- Sierra Fortune Harron – note (track 6)
Technical staff
- Thomas "PLEC" Johansson – mastering
- Stan Decker – artwork, layout
- Erica Scobie – photography
References
- ^ Jlegg. "Metal-Temple.com :: Borealis – Purgatory (CD Review)". Metal-temple.com. Retrieved June 7, 2023.
- ^ "New Music Review : Borealis – Purgatory : Album CD New Music Review by Craig Hartranft : Dangerdog Music Reviews". Dangerdog.com.
- ^ "Borealis – Purgatory Review". Angrymetalguy.com. July 8, 2015.
- ^ "Interview with Matt from Borealis". Metal-rules.com. July 6, 2015. Retrieved August 18, 2015.
- ^ Rustyn Rose (July 14, 2015). "BOREALIS Interview: Matt Marinelli delves in to Purgatory". Metalholic. Retrieved August 18, 2015.