Formed originally in 1991, Purtenance released an underground classic in 'Member of Immortal Damnation'. Till this date it ranks among the finest death metal albums to come out during that era from Finland. Not relying on past credentials only, Purtenance reunited in 2012 and have been producing astounding albums since, the latest being the aptly titled '...to Spread the Flame of Ancients'. The vocalist here sounds humongous, his grunts towering over festering hymns that bear the indelible classic traces, as the music remains ever so tantalizing and evocative. For all the death metal maniacs out there, Purtenance continue to remain a strong and powerful force from the European region, reminiscent of their early days as well as bands like Funebre, Abhorrence, Convulse, Demigod, Depravity, old Amorphis and Nirvana 2002. -TRANSCENDING OBSCURITY