1: L'Ordre Supr?me (3:56) 2: Br?le (5:24) 3: Saint-Barth?l?my (5:40) 4: Paysans Impies (5:07) 5: Diablerie (6:04) 6: L'emprise de la Chair (5:36) 7: Passion Mortif?re (7:09) 8: L'exalt? (4:55) 9: Purification du Mal (5:51)
Description:
Paladin is a Québec city-based old school death metal band featuring members and ex-members from SURVIVAL INSTINCT, KREMLIN, TORTURER and INFERNAL MAJESTY to name but a few. Taking influences from the grittier, heavier putrid type of Death Metal, Paladin is sounding like a mish mash of AUTOPSY, RIPPIKOULU, CIANIDE and OUTRE-TOMBE. This band sounds fucking evil... brace yourself.
"Purification Du Mal" is a CD release by the artist Paladin, presented by the independent label PCMC. The album's title - literally "Purification of Evil" - suggests a dark, atmospheric journey that explores themes of inner conflict, catharsis, and transformation. Across the CD, Paladin crafts an intense sonic world that moves between brooding passages and more dynamic, forceful sections, giving the listener a sense of narrative progression rather than just a collection of songs. The result is a cohesive, conceptual work that invites repeated listening and close attention to its mood shifts and textural details.
Paladin is an artist known for building immersive atmospheres and for a style that balances heaviness and melody. The music often relies on layered arrangements, strong dynamic contrasts, and a sense of dramatic tension, making "Purification Du Mal" particularly appealing to listeners who appreciate thoughtful, mood-driven releases. This CD is well suited both for concentrated listening on headphones and for setting an intense, cinematic backdrop in a room. Its track sequence feels carefully curated to guide the listener through a complete emotional arc from the opening to the closing piece.
PCMC, the manufacturer and label behind this release, focuses on carefully produced physical editions. Their CD issues are typically characterized by attention to sound quality and presentation, with emphasis on durable pressings and packaging that complements the artistic vision of the work. With "Purification Du Mal," PCMC continues this approach by making Paladin's dark and atmospheric concept album available in a tangible format that collectors and fans of physical media will appreciate.
Paladin's growing body of work has earned the artist a dedicated niche audience, especially among listeners who seek depth, mood, and conceptual cohesion rather than merely singles. "Purification Du Mal" fits squarely into this trajectory, consolidating Paladin's reputation as a meticulous creator of immersive, thematic albums. For fans of intense, emotionally charged music with a strong sense of narrative, this PCMC CD edition represents a compelling addition to any collection.
Metal
56.008
- Black Metal 3.563- Death Metal/Gothic 2.889- Doom Metal 1.002- Gothic 158- Gothic Metal 289- Grind Core 166- Hard Rock 8.938- Hardcore 2.422- Heavy Metal 32.012- New Metal 254- Power Metal 626- Rock Crossover 107- Thrash Metal 2.336Songwriter 3.440
