Purging “Demo ’25”

Year: 2025

Purging is a very new band, and they have just released their 2025 demo. Hailing from Long Beach, California, Purging plays heavy American death metal built on doomed tones, chords, and notation. They carry an old-school spirit. In some songs and sections, you can hear death-doom or doom-death riffs, but overall, their style remains rooted in old-school death metal.

At times, the drum recording seems to struggle with faster tempos, but after all, this is a demo. Across the five tracks, I never found myself bored or feeling like a song was lacking, which is a strong sign in itself. The dominant presence of mid-tempo, alienated, existential song structures stands out. The album cover’s clear H.R. Giger influence and Alien-like atmosphere further reinforce this vibe.

I’m not sure if they will lean more into doom or death metal in their future material, but if they continue to refine their songwriting, they have real potential. Fans of the style—and labels—should not overlook this band.