PURGATORY - Purgatory 40th Anniversary Edition CD (Pre-Order)

Available: 07 NOV 2025
PURGATORY from Cleveland, Ohio need no introduction as every serious metalhead knows that they were easily one of the best U.S. metal bands of the 80's. The intensity, power and aggression they brought to the table were simply unmatched by most of their peers. They formed in 1984 by singer extraordinaire, Jeff Hatrix and the killer drummer Kenny Easterly and starting from their iconic self financed same titled album released in 1985 and continuing with the classic "Tied to the Trax" in 1986, that band had all it takes to become a big name.

After locating all the original band members, we reached an agreement to officially release their very hard to find first EP and their last studio effort, the extremely rare, "Dr Pain" that came out in 1989 on cassette only. Both EP's will be released on single vinyl and CD featuring bonus songs, lyrics, band story and amazing photos of the past.

Be ready to experience mega epics like "Valley of the Shadow of Death", powerful rippers like "Deep into the Red" and "Night Crawler Bitch" and haunting classics like "Mist of Dawn". Everything will be remastered with crystal clear sound that showcases the peak of a band whose legacy will remain intact unto the ages of the ages.

This edition is limited to 300 copies and features remastered sound and 16-page booklet with photos, lyrics and story.

TRACK LISTING:
1. Night Crawler Bitch
2. Valley of the Shadow of Death
3. Deep into the Red
4. Purgatory (Shattered Vision)
5. Screamin’ Machine (Demo)
6. Purgatory (Shattered Vision - Demo)
7. Night Crawler Bitch (Demo)
8. Demon Danger (Demo)
9. War Monger (Demo)
10. Blood’s the Price
11. Dr. Pain **
12. Mist of Dawn **
13. Prayer for the Dead (The Final Vision) **
14. Dr. Pain *
15. Prayer for the Dead (The Final Vision) *

Tracks 1-4 taken from “Purgatory” EP originally released in April, 1985 on J.U.F. Records
Tracks 5-9 taken from Demo ’85 originally released in November, 1985
Track 10 is the original version with Jeff Harris on vocals
Tracks 11-15 taken from “Dr. Pain” EP originally released in November, 1989 on J.U.F. Records

*Original versions
**Remixes