Purgatory (Borealis album)

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Purgatory
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Studio album by
ReleasedJune 19, 2015
Recorded2012–2015 by Sean Dowell
Genre Power metal, progressive metal
Length52:20
Label AFM Records
Producer Borealis
Borealis chronology
Fall from Grace
(2011)
Purgatory
(2015)
Professional ratings
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Purgatory is the third studio album by the Canadian power metal/progressive metal band by Borealis. It was released in Europe on June 19, 2015, and in North America on July 24 by AFM Records [4] in North America and Europe. It is a concept album based on a child trapped within purgatory. [5]

Contents

Track listing

All tracks are written by Borealis

No.TitleLength
1."Past the Veil"5:15
2."From the Ashes"4:41
3."The Chosen One"4:18
4."Destiny"4:25
5."Darkest Sin"3:20
6."My Peace"4:39
7."Place of Darkness"4:07
8."Welcome to Eternity"4:42
9."Sacrifice"4:32
10."Rest My Child"4:31
11."Purgatory"4:00
12."Revelation"3:50
Total length:52:20

Personnel

Session musicians

Technical staff

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