Collection: Purgatory Line

About Purgatory Line

Purgatory Line is a musical project born from the reunion of long-time friends and musicians Matt Kettman and Dave McAnally. Originating from Waterloo, Iowa, the duo played together in bands throughout the late 90s and early 2000s. After years apart, with Matt pursuing a medical career in Iowa and Dave leading the industrial metal band Derision Cult in Chicago, they reconnected through a shared humanitarian mission.

Purgatory Line Members:

    Matt Kettman: Vocals, Lyrics

    Dave McAnally: Guitars, Bass, Synth

    Dan Milligan: Drums, Percussion, Additional Programming

Production Team:

    Produced by: Dan Milligan and Joy Thieves Productions

    Mastered by: James Scott at Populist Recording

    Artwork and Direction by: Jim Marcus

    Photography by: Joel Lopez

Special Thanks:

    Marley and June McAnally

    Brad Huston and the Glitch Mode Crew

    Joel Lopez at Lumbra Productions

    Jim Marcus

    Drew Hulburt

    All those we lost while making this music

    Chris, Mary, and Leah Kettman for enduring years of basement rehearsals

A Mission Beyond Music:

The creation of Purgatory Line is not just about reviving the 90s grunge metal sound that initially brought Matt and Dave together. It's also a philanthropic effort. All proceeds from Purgatory Line streams and album sales are donated to Cedar Valley Haiti, a non-profit organization founded by Matt Kettman. This charity operates a school in an underserved area of Cap-Haitien, Haiti, providing three meals a day for over 60 students, K-12 education, and salaries for a staff of 12.