Just Below Purgatory is a progressive metal project founded in 2017 in Orlando, Florida by multi-instrumentalist and producer Thomas Loupe. Built as a creative vehicle for his heavier musical vision, the project centers around 8-string guitars that deliver extended-range depth and tight, djent-driven rhythmic precision. The sound blends progressive metal complexity with metalcore aggression, shifting between technical passages, atmospheric builds, and crushing breakdowns. Synth textures and ambient layers add to the ethereal vibe of Just Below Purgatory, also featuring clean and harsh vocals. The songwriting often leans conceptual, drawing on dramatic themes and layered symbolism, including Greek Mythology, references to Dante's Inferno, existential issues and romantic themes. Just Below Purgatory uses precision riffing, syncopated rhythms, and modern production to define its sonic identity. Beyond Just Below Purgatory, Thomas Loupe is also the mastermind behind First Sun, an electronic-driven endeavor that explores a completely different sonic landscape, highlighting his versatility across heavy and electronic genres.