Purgation is the debut album of the British death metal band Trigger the Bloodshed. It was released on 18 February 2008 by Rising Records and in August 2008 by Metal Blade Records. Background and reception Purgation was recorded from August to September 2007, produced by Mark Daghorn and mixed by Karl Groom and released by Rising Records in February 2008. The band gained praise from the English press, in particular Kerrang!, Terrorizer and Metal Hammer and signed to Metal Blade Records. Purgation was subsequently re-released by Metal Blade in U.S., Canada, Australia and Japan. Track listing Personnel Trigger the Bloodshed Charlie Holmes – vocals Rob Purnell – lead guitar, backing vocals Martyn Evans – rhythm guitar Jamie O'Rourke – bass Max Blunos – drums Production Mark Daghorn – production, engineering Karl Groom – mixing David Aston – mastering References 2008 debut albums Trigger the Bloodshed albums Metal Blade Records albums