For this episode, we've gathered the weirdest (and greatest) UK death metal bands we could find! Bands and Albums featured in this episode (with clips): Atvm – Famine, Putrid and Fucking Endless  Mithras – On Strange Loops Cryptic Shift – Visitations From Enceladus Epiphanic Truth – Dark Triad: Bitter Psalms To A Sordid Species Sarpanitum – Blessed Be My Brothers Slimelord – Chytridiomycosis Relinquished Slugdge – Esoteric Malacology Tyrannus – Unslayable Vacuous – In His Blood #MetalPodcast #UKMetal #UnitedKingdom #DeathMetal #HeavyMusic #ExtremeMetal #UndergroundMetal #NowPlaying #AlbumReview #Atvm #Mithras #Cryptic Shift #Epiphanic Truth #Sarpanitum #Slimelord #Slugdge #Tyrannus #Vacuous

This week we stay home! The Purgatory Aftershow is PA-based, so it’s about time we put the spotlight on the metal coming out of our own state. From filthy death metal to obscure blackened gems, we dig into the stuff shaping the scene right around us. Clips, reactions, and some arguments when necessary. Listen in and tell us what we missed. Bands and Albums featured in this episode (with clips): Häxanu – Totenpass Robes of Snow – Fall's Resplendence Outer Heaven – Infinite Psychic Depths Lör – In Forgotten Sleep Crypt Sermon – The Ruins of Fading Light Zorn – Zorn Cavern Womb – Stages of Infinity Zauberei – The Hexerei Suite #MetalPodcast #PAMetal #PennsylvaniaMetal #DeathMetal #BlackMetal #DoomMetal #HeavyMusic #ExtremeMetal #UndergroundMetal #NowPlaying #AlbumReview #Haxanu #RobesOfSnow #OuterHeaven #Lor #CryptSermon #Zorn #CavernWomb #Zauberei #PhillyMetal #PAHeavy #USBlackMetal #USDeathMetal

In this episode we tear into the fresh blood of 2025 releases — from cavernous death metal rituals to avant-garde blackened experiments. Expect riffs, rot, and a few surprises as we spin clips, trade reactions, and argue over which records demand your ears right now.Bands and Albums featured in this episode (withclips): Ossuary – Abhorrent Worship Clan dos Mortos Cicatriz – Técnicas de Morte Haggus – Destination Extinction Grey Aura – Zwart Vierkant: Slotstuk Row of Ashes – Tide into Ruin Inhuman Nature – Greater than Death Mental Devastation – The Delusional Mystery of the Self Pt. 2 Floating – Hesitating LIghts Cénotaphe – Chimères Eternal Darkness – Eternal Darkness Episode Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5y8VoRZDrhD6nD1tu1ZW2o?si=43d0ab7941544de3 #MetalPodcast #NewReleases2025 #DeathMetal #BlackMetal #Grindcore #CrustPunk #DoomMetal #AvantGardeMetal #ExtremeMetal #UndergroundMetal #NowPlaying #AlbumReview #MusicPodcast #MetalCommunity #HeavyMusic #Ossuary #AbhorrentWorship #ClanDosMortosCicatriz #TecnicasDeMorte #Haggus #DestinationExtinction #GreyAura #ZwartVierkant #RowOfAshes #TideIntoRuin #InhumanNature #GreaterThanDeath #MentalDevastation #TheDelusionalMysteryOfTheSelfPt2 #Floating #HesitatingLights #Cenotaphe #Chimeres #EternalDarkness

In this episode we dive into the murky depths of German-ish Black-ish metal, from atmospheric melancholy to blastbeat chaos. Oh and you might also call this one the Wibbscrack episode!Bands and Albums discussed in this episode: Downfall of Gaia – Ethic of Radical Finitude BlackEvil – Forever Baptised in Eternal Fire Sulphur Aeon – Seven Crowns and Seven Seals Der Weg Einer Freiheit – Finisterre The Spirit – Cosmic Terror Dark Fortress – Ylem ColdWorld – Autumn Ellende – Todbringer Waldgeflüster – Ruinen Ultha – All That Has Never Been True #BlackMetal #GermanMetal #AtmosphericBlackMetal #MelodicBlackMetal #PostBlackMetal #MetalPodcast #BlackenedDeathMetal #ExtremeMetal #MetalDiscussion #MetalReview #NowPlaying #NewMusic #AlbumReview #MusicPodcast #MetalCommunity #UndergroundMetal #MetalHeads #PodcastEpisode #DarkFortress #Ellende #Ultha #DownfallOfGaia #DerWegEinerFreiheit #SulphurAeon #BlackEvil #ColdWorld #TheSpirit #Waldgeflüster

In our first-ever interview, we sit down with our good friend Dane from Reekmind to talk about their debut release, Mired in the Reek of Grief. Bandcamp: https://reekmind.bandcamp.com/album/mired-in-the-reek-of-grief Buy the Vinyl here: https://night-terrors-records.net/products/reekmind-mired-in-the-reek-of-grief-lp Merch: https://reekmind.bandcamp.com/merch Our socials: Linktree: https://linktr.ee/thepurgatoryaftershow Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/purgatorymetal.bsky.social Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thepurgatoryaftershow Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61568493581479 ----- #metalpodcast #heavymetal #deathmetal #blackmetal #doommetal #sludgemetal #thrashmetal #extrememetal #metalmusic #metalhead #metalheads #metalband #metalcommunity #metalinterview #metalreviews #musicpodcast #bandcamp #bandcampmetal #vinylcollection #nowspinning #undergroundmetal #newmetalrelease #metalrelease #debutalbum #metalvinyl #metalmerch #supportmetal #metalpromotion #metalpress #metalradio #metalshow #metalnews #metalblog #metalcontent #metalfeature #metalspotlight #metalinterviews #metaldiscussion #metalchat #metalcoverage #metalupdates #metalfeed #metalheadsunite #metalheadsforever #metalheadsociety #metalheadlife #metalheadcommunity #metalheadculture #metalheadworld #metalheadnation #metalheadfamily #metalheadscene #metalheadsupport #metalheadnetwork #metalheadclub #metalheadfans #metalheadarmy #metalheadzone #metalheadlife #metalheadworld #metalheadnation #metalheadfamily #metalheadscene #metalheadsupport #metalheadnetwork #metalheadclub #metalheadfans #metalheadarmy #metalheadzone

In our first Discog Run, we analyze all the albums by the legendary Swedish band Edge of Sanity! Albums discussed in this episode: 1991 - Nothing but Death Remains 1992 - Unorthodox 1993 - The Spectral Sorrows 1994 - Purgatory Afterglow 1996 - Crimson 1997 - Infernal 1997 - Cryptic 1998 - Moontower (as Dan Swanö) 2003 - Crimson II Our links: https://linktr.ee/thepurgatoryaftershow   #EdgeOfSanity #PurgatoryAftershow #SwedishDeathMetal #DanSwano #ProgressiveDeathMetal #DeathMetal #MetalPodcast #MusicPodcast #AlbumReview #DiscographyDiscussion #NothingButDeathRemains #UnorthodoxAlbum #TheSpectralSorrows #PurgatoryAfterglow #CrimsonAlbum #InfernalAlbum #CrypticAlbum #MoontowerAlbum #CrimsonII #MetalMusic  

Join us for the conclusion of our top 10 albums of 2024! In this episode, we unveil our picks for albums 5 through 1, sharing clips and diving into what makes these records the standout heavyweights of the year. LIST SPOILER PROTECTION (listen to episode first!) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bands and albums in this episode: Derek 01: Spectral Voice - Sparagmos 02: Void Witch - Horripilating Presence 03: Mayhemic - Toba 04: Blood Incantation - Absolute Elsewhere 05: Apparition - Disgraced Emanations from a Tranquil State Mauricio 01: Spectral Voice - Sparagmos 02: Siderean - Spilling the Astral Chalice 03: Oxygen Destroyer - Guardian of the Universe 04: Tomb Portal - Enthanatogen 05: Uttertomb - Nebulas of Self-Desecration Wibbs 01: Blood Incantation - Absolute Elsewhere 02: Vemod - The Deepening 03: Aquilus - Bellum II 04: Selbst - Despondency Chord Progressions 05: Glassing - From The Other Side Of The Mirror Note: My bad I think I said "Guardian of the Galaxy" for Oxygen Destroyer instead of the right name... I still fucking loved the album though!- MauricioOur links: https://linktr.ee/thepurgatoryaftershow#topalbums2024 #bestmetal2024 #metalalbums #albumreview #metalpodcast #heavymetal #deathmetal #doommetal #blackmetal #thrashmetal #progressivemetal #metalhead #metalmusic #newreleases #metalcommunity #metalheads #SpectralVoice #VoidWitch #BloodIncantation #Aquilus

Join us as we dive into our top 10 albums of 2024! In this episode, we reveal our picks from 10 to 6, sharing clips from each album and reacting to each other’s rankings in real time. This episode is part one of a two-part special so stay tuned for the conclusion next week!   LIST SPOILER PROTECTION (please listen to episode before scrolling!)   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   Bands and albums in this episode:   Derek 06: Chat Pile - Cool World 07: Papangu - Lampião Rei 08: Cosmic Putrefaction - Emerald Fires Atop the Farewell Mountains 09: Siderean - Spilling the Astral Chalice 10: Hemorrhoid - Raw Materials of Decay   Mauricio 06: Blood Incantation - Absolute Elsewhere 07: Vemod - The Deepening 08: Slimelord - Chytridiomycosis Relinquished 09: Vuur and Zijde - Boezem 10: Vazio - Necrocosmos   Wibbs 06: Sear Bliss - Heavenly Down 07: Opeth - The Last Will and Testament 08: Oxygen Destroyer - Guardian of the Universe 09: Verwoed - The Mother 10: Ulcerate - Cutting the Throat of God   Note: My bad I think I said "Guardian of the Galaxy" for Oxygen Destroyer instead of the right name... I still fucking loved the album though!- MauricioOur links: https://linktr.ee/thepurgatoryaftershow#top10albums #bestof2024 #metalalbums #albumreview #metalpodcast #musicdiscussion #heavymetal #metalhead #metalmusic #deathmetal #blackmetal #thrashmetal #doommetal #progressivemetal #grindcore #extrememetal #newreleases #metalcommunity #metalheads

In our first episode, we deep dive into a selection of great extreme metal, blending contemporary releases, personal favorites and an iconic Norwegian classic. Derek's Picks:- Knoll - As Spoken (2024 - USA - Grind/Death/Noise/and Friends)- Asphyx - The Rack (1991 - Netherlands - Death/Doom)  Mauricio's Picks:- Uttertomb - Nebulas of Self-Destrucion (2024 - Chile - Death/Doom)- Torture Squad - Pandemonium (2003 - Brazil - Thrash/Death) Wibbs' Picks:- Selbst - Despondency Chord Progressions (2024 - Venezuela/Chile - Black Metal)- Obsequiae - Suspended in the Brume of Eos (2011 - USA - Castle Metal) Norwegian Classic:- Windir - 1184 (2001 - Norway - Black/Folk) Our links: https://linktr.ee/thepurgatoryaftershow#extrememetal #deathmetal #blackmetal #metal #metalhead #heavymetal #metalmusic #thrashmetal #metalband #metalheads #vinylcollection #vinyl #oldschooldeathmetal #brutaldeathmetal #doommetal #music #grindcore #deathmetalband #extrememusic