Artist description Latin angst, pithy lyrics, soulful guitars, and thick backbone beats make the soul of Purgatory. A Latino/American band that mixes alternative rock with old school Spanish rock. Based out of Portland, Purgatory makes the stage their trenches.

Music Style A Latino/American mix of alternative rock with old school Spanish rock.

Musical Influences Tito Puente, Led Zeppelin, etc.

Artist History Purgatory's root grew out of Mexico City in 1996 with Iņaki V. Torres, singer/song writer. The band decided to move to the United States to promote their sound. Loosing two members in the move, the struggle to find and build a core essence began in 1998. The rebirth came when Columbian blood Eliezer Taylor, a savant guitarist/song writer joined the band. Producer/musician, fearless Damian Renon gave Purgatory a home at "The Basement" Studios where you can feel the heavy beats of drummer Brian Lepker. After three years of playing locally, Purgatory found a following in the Latin community and abroad. With limited forms of established communication and means for bicultural/bilingual audiences, playing live has become the focus of the band. With influences that stretch from Latin legend Tito Puente to the unmistakable guitars of Led Zeppelin, Purgatory's sound catches the soul essence of two worlds that inevitably were bound to collide.

Group Members Brian Lepker plays drums, Damian Renon plays bass, Eliezer Taylor plays guitar and sings, Iņaki Torres sings and plays guitar

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Location Portland, OR - USA

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