Purgatory Afterglow - Edge Of Sanity

'Purgatory Afterglow' had the potential to be a phenomenal classic of death metal, but sadly Dan Swanö and co. didn't always succeed in their experiments. Continuing the band's advancement towards a more commercially viable sound, this is truly one of the most approachable death metal albums I've ever heard, with songs such as the opener 'Twilight' in particular fusing solid death metal riffs with a catchy chorus and progressive sections, but too many songs fail to impress. Swanö's vocals are the most noticeable element here, for better and worse. His death metal vocals range from a low growl to a piercing shriek, the two alternating successfully in 'Of ...  Read the complete review