I’d never heard of Purified in Blood prior to today, but after listening to Key and Stone (and then the whole EP that’s currently available on Spotify), I can safely say they’re onto a winner. Although the band has been going in some capacity since 2003, this track shows that they’ve still got the passion, energy and anger to make some great metal music.
Backed by the fiercely independent Oslo-based rock and metal label Indie Recordings, Purified in Blood are due to release their latest album featuring Key and Stone — Primal Pulse Thunder — in March. This is the first album the group will have put out since 2012, though they have been active on the scene since; producing a range of headbang-worthy singles throughout the 2020s.
Now — what to say about Key and Stone? Well, I knew I was in for a treat when the instrumental started up, as a thrash metal riff always makes me want to throw some shit around. This continues as a rolling rhythm throughout the track, and it just makes you want to attend a rage room and beat the shit out of a disused microwave — a perfect moshing track in my opinion. The band’s instrumentals are also a delight on the eardrums, and I was particularly impressed with the drummer.
The singer’s death growl almost feels like you’re listening to the “Vikings invade Britain in 1066” soundtrack, which fits in nicely with the political overtones the song presents. There’s nothing like a great track that, when you look beyond the surface, has a purpose and meaning. I think Purified in Blood have nailed it with this one, and I look forward to giving their new album a listen on the 14th March.
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