Purging Sin

Heavy. Relentless. Unforgiving.

Purging Sin is a heavy metal band forged in raw emotion, crushing riffs, and unapologetic intensity

About Us

Fueled out of the depths of Concord, NH, Purging Sin unleashes a fury of metal that is reminiscent of the good ol’ days where technique was appreciated and lyrics meant something. Founded in 2011 by guitarist and vocalist Anthony Nicastro, Purging Sin sought to blend metal, both old school and new. 

Anthony joined forces with guitarist Matthew Harris in 2015 (RIP 2020), bassist Brian Barksdale in 2018, and drummer M Sandstrom in 2026, inspired heavily by metal legends such as Metallica, Black Sabbath, and Iron Maiden, to create a metal band that highlights the energy and complexity found during the golden age of metal in the 80s and 90s. 

Loud, complex guitar solos, thunderous bass and drums, and aggressive vocals drive the sound of Purging Sin that kicks you in the teeth and leaves you wanting more. Heavy. Relentless. Unforgiving.

Anthony Nicastro

Anthony was inspired to play guitar as a young teenager after discovering the album Master of Puppets by Metallica. He has since played in many bands and founded Purging Sin in 2011. Some of his other main influences are Pink Floyd, Ozzy/Black Sabbath, Queensryche, and Opeth.

Brian Barksdale

Brian has been a member of Purging Sin since 2018. He has been playing bass since he was 16 and since then has worked hard to perfect his style. People say he is a perfect blend between Iron Maiden and Primus. Brian's influences over the years have been Megadeth, Black Sabbath, Iron Maiden.

M Sandstrom

M has been a multi-instrumentalist since the age of twelve and most recently picked up drumming in 2019. Originally inspired by bands like Green Day and Trivium, M is now a lover of various high-energy musical styles

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