Purgatory (band)
| Company type | Band |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 1991 |
| Headquarters | Jakarta , Indonesia |
| Products | Heavy metal music, nu metal music |
Purgatory is a heavy metal ensemble originating from Jakarta, Indonesia, established in 1991. The band began as a death metal outfit inspired by Obituary, but by their sophomore album, they evolved into a nu metal sound, incorporating unique costumes and masks into their image.
History
Purgatory was created by Hendrie (bass and vocals), Lutfie (guitar), AL (drums), and Arief (guitars) around 1991, initially as a casual project. Their name was drawn from a scene in the horror movie A Nightmare on Elm Street. Their first official release came in 1995 with the EP Abyss Call, followed by the track "Sakaratul Maut" featured on Rotocorp Records' compilation Metalik Klinik I. In 1996, they launched their debut full-length album, Ambang Kepunahan, through Rotocorp Records.
By 2002, aiming to expand their artistic horizons beyond death metal, Purgatory incorporated a DJ and an extra vocalist into their lineup. This change coincided with their transition to nu metal and the adoption of masks as part of their stage persona. The 2003 album 7:172 gained them wider acclaim and included a guest appearance by Edane's guitarist Eet Sjahranie on the song "Paranoia". Following this release, Purgatory contributed tracks to several compilations: "Dragdown" appeared on Morbid Noise Records' Metaloblast in 2004; "Inside You" was featured on both the OST. Gerbang 13 soundtrack and Sony BMG's Revolution of Sound in 2005; and "M.O.G.S.A.W." was included in Sony BMG's Planet Rock compilation that same year.
In 2006, the band unveiled their third studio album, Beauty Lies Beneath, and represented Indonesia on the compilation The Art of Metal, released by Century Media and Alfa Record. This collection also showcased international bands such as Napalm Death and Lacuna Coil. Purgatory’s contribution to this release was the track "Downfall (The Battle of Uhud)".
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Band name dispute
The group encountered challenges due to other international acts using an identical name. Although a legal representative from abroad formally requested a name change, the band members chose to retain their original name.
Studio albums
| Album title | Label | Release Year |
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| Ambang Kepunahan | Rotocorp Records | 1999 |
| 7:172 | Sony Music Indonesia | 2003 |
| Beauty Lies Beneath | Dragdown Records | 2006 |
Mini albums
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| Abyss Call | Self-Released | 1995 |
Compilation albums
| Album title | Label | Featured Track | Release Year |
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| Metalik Klinik I | Rotocorp Records | "Sakaratul Maut" | 1998 |
| Metaloblast | Morbid Noise Records | "Dragdown" | 2004 |
| OST. Gerbang 13 | dE Records | "Inside You" | 2005 |
| Revolution of Sound | Sony BMG | "Inside You" | 2005 |
| The Art of Metal | Century Media/Alfa Records | "Downfall (The Battle of Uhud)" | 2006 |