| After 19 long years, the legendary debut and only album from 1992 by these Finnish masters of dark and heavy Death Metal is finally available. This sought-after masterpiece, often commanding a fortune on eBay, can now be obtained without the madness. The proper reissue on CD features remastered sound, including their 7" EP and demo as a bonus. The booklet is enriched with liner notes, lyrics, demo and EP covers, along with several photos. Don't miss the chance to experience this mythic album in all its remastered glory.
In its brief but impactful history, Finnish band Purtenance, previously known as Purtenance Avulsion, made a significant mark on the death metal scene. In 1992, they officially debuted with the album "Member of Immortal Damnation," showcasing a style akin to Demigod, Funebre, Convulse, and Abhorrence.
"Member of Immortal Damnation" embodies raw yet heavy sounds, clarity, icy melodiousness, and a deathly atmosphere. The album excels in blending grinding medium tempos, poignant solo parts, overwhelming atmosphere, distinctive growling, and a high degree of differentiation within an underground, quasi-demo production. Songs like "A Dark Cloud Arises," "Black Vision," and "In The Misty Morning" exemplify the band's ability to seamlessly transition between simpler, atmospheric motifs and blasting sections without losing coherence.
While the album's intros like "Lacus Somniorum" and "John 3:16" might be considered less essential, the overall death metal prowess of "Member Of Immortal Damnation" remains a testament to Purtenance's impactful debut in the early 1990s. Despite its initial reception, the album has proven to be a momentous contribution to the development of the Finnish death metal scene.
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