''The Marriage of Heaven and Hell'' is the third release by American

metalcore Metalcore (also known as metallic hardcore) is a fusion music genre that combines elements of extreme metal and hardcore punk. As with other styles blending metal and hardcore, such as crust punk and grindcore, metalcore is noted for its use of ...

band A Plea for Purging. It was engineered and produced by

Joey Sturgis Joey Sturgis (born January 3, 1985) is an American record producer and owner of The Foundation Recording Studio in Connersville, Indiana. Sturgis started recording in 2004 including producing the Asking Alexandria single "The Final Episode" whic ...

and mixed and mastered by

Brian Hood Brian David Hood (born November 16, 1986) is an American record producer and owner of 456 Recording Studio in Nashville, Tennessee. He is the former and original drummer of Solid State Records band MyChildren MyBride. He has worked with a number ...

. This was the last album with guitarist Tyler Wilson.

Track listing

Critical reception

The NewReview gave the album a perfect 5 out of 5 and states "Quite simply, this is a record steeped in heart-racing psychedelic, bleak melodies, and wound together by an aching atmosphere and captivating concept, which proves ''The Marriage of Heaven and Hell'' to be the group's most impressive outing yet." Sound In The Signals Magazine also gave the album a positive review stating: "Overall, I'd say this is a good release from a genre that has been bled dry with copycats and dull ideas. Not the most original album you'll hear this year, but a fine addition to your metal library if you like this kind of thing. It should fit well between Norma Jean's ''

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'' and The Chariot ''

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''." Jesusfreakhideout.com gave the album 4 stars out of 5, praising the band's "more mature and complete sound"; also stating that "the eneralsong structure is more chaotic and dissonant, which is exactly where this band should be musically". The review also noted the band's use of clean vocals in some of the tracks as a significant "surprising... new development".

Personnel

A Plea for Purging * Andy Atkins – vocals * Blake Martin – lead guitar, clean vocals * Tyler Wilson – rhythm guitar * John Wand – bass * Aaron Eckermann – drums, percussion Production * Produced by

at The Foundation recording studio in Connersville, Indiana. * Mixed and Mastered by

at 456 Recordings * Artwork by

Dave Quiggle Dave Quiggle is an American guitarist in the hardcore punk genre. He played for various projects such as xDISCIPLEx A.D., No Innocent Victim, Shockwave, and Jesus Wept. He currently works for Facedown Records as a graphic designer. Personal ...

Additional Musicians * Nate Click on track 6

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Marriage Of Heaven And Hell Facedown Records albums 2010 albums A Plea for Purging albums Albums produced by Joey Sturgis