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Purtenance’s Latest Album: A Raw, Unfiltered Sonic Adventure Alright, let’s get real for a second. Purtenance has always been one of those bands that doesn’t care about fitting into any box—genre, style, or otherwise—and their latest album is no exception. This thing feels like it was recorded in some abandoned warehouse at 3 a.m., but in the best way possible. It's messy, gritty, and kinda beautiful if you’re willing to dive deep. First up, there’s this track called "Rust on the Reels" (or at least I think that’s what they named it—it might as well be untitled given how raw it sounds). The opening riff hits you like an unexpected slap from an old friend—not mean-spirited, just jarring enough to wake you up. What sticks with me here isn’t just the guitar work; it’s the way the drums stumble along like they can’t quite keep up—but somehow still nail every beat. There’s something oddly human about it, like listening to someone try their hardest while knowing perfection ain’t the goal. And then halfway through? Boom—a bassline so low it practically rattles your soul. You don’t forget that kind of moment easily. Then there’s another banger—I’ll call it "Static Dreams" because honestly, who needs titles when the music speaks louder anyway? This one starts off slow, almost dreamy, until BAM! Outta nowhere comes this chaotic explosion of sound. Imagine walking through fog only to trip over a live wire. That’s what this song does to you. Around two minutes in, there’s this weird little breakdown where everything drops out except these haunting vocals whispering stuff you can’t quite make out. Like ghost stories told by someone who barely believes themself. It gives me chills every time, man. What makes this album stick isn’t polish or flashy production tricks—it’s how unapologetically real it feels. These guys aren’t trying to reinvent anything; they’re just making noise that matters to them. And maybe that’s why it matters to us too. Now here’s the kicker: after blasting this record three times in a row, I realized my cat had been staring at me the whole time. Not judging, not freaking out—just sitting there like she knew exactly what Purtenance was all about. Weird flex, but okay.

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Filename: purtenance.zip
  • MP3 size: 29.5 mb
  • FLAC size: 205 mb

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Formats

Vinyl

About Purtenance

Finnish death metal band born in Nokia, under the initial name of Purtenance Avulsion in 1989. Changed name to Purtenance 1990 after their debut demo. After releasing the album Member Of Immortal Damnation" (1992), the band went into hibernation. They have reformed in 2011 and have actively recorded more original material.

Name Vars

  • Purtenance Avulsion

Members

  • Toni Honkala
  • Juha Rannikko
  • Timo Häyrinen
  • Pasi
  • Harri Salo
  • Ville Nokelainen
  • Aabeg Gautam
  • Tero Aalto
  • Simo Rouvinen
  • Ville Koskela

Interesting fact about Album

Here’s something cool: Purtenance, the Finnish death metal band, released their debut album *"Corpse of Damnation"* in 1990. What makes it stand out is how raw and unpolished it sounds. Back then, they didn’t have fancy studio gear. They just went for it, capturing this intense, gritty vibe that fans still love today. It’s like a time capsule of pure underground metal energy.