Suffocation Unleashes Brutality with "Hymns from the Apocrypha"

Tracklist

1. Oblivion (0:40)
2. Abomination Reborn (3:33)
3. Redemption (5:24)
4. Bind Torture Kill (5:43)
5. Misconceived (3:35)
6. Translucent Patterns of Delirium (3:30)
7. Creed of the Infidel (4:23)
8. Regret (3:50)
9. Entrails of You (4:20)
10. The End of Ends (4:13)
11. Prelude to Repulsion (4:58)
12. Scientific Remote Viewing (2:19)
13. Dear Martyr (3:43)
14. Homebound (6:34)
15. Conquistadores (3:37)
16. They Crawl Inside Me Uninvited (2:54)
17. Unilateral Disgust (4:15)
18. Staring Into the Abyss (3:57)
19. The Wrecking (4:39)
20. I Am (1:23)
21. Epitaph (4:13)
22. Battered With a Brick (1:12)
23. Walking a Midget (2:23)
24. Coke Mule (2:12)
25. Grab a Shovel (We've Got Bodies to Bury) (4:48)
26. Time as Surrogate Religion (7:12)
27. First Contact (3:08)
28. Cometh Down Hessian (5:12)
29. Pontius of Palia (3:12)
30. Dork for 30 Years (3:12)

About the Band

Suffocation is an American death metal band formed in 1989 in Centereach, New York, currently consisting of lead guitarist Terrance Hobbs, bassist Derek Boyer, rhythm guitarist Charlie Errigo, and vocalist Ricky Myers. The band rose to prominence with their 1991 debut album Effigy of the Forgotten, which became a blueprint for death metal in the 1990s. Since then, Suffocation has recorded eight albums. These feature growled vocals with downtuned guitars, fast and complex guitar riffs and drumming, open chord notes and occasional breakdowns. In 2016, the staff of Loudwire named them the 23rd-best metal band of all time.

Source: Wikipedia

Album Review

Suffocation's self-titled album from 2006 is a brutal display of technical prowess and unrelenting aggression that solidifies their status as death metal legends. The album is a relentless onslaught of chugging riffs, blistering solos, and guttural vocals that create a suffocating atmosphere of chaos and brutality. Standout tracks like 'Abomination Reborn', 'Bind Torture Kill', and 'Entrails of You' showcase the band's ability to blend sheer brutality with intricate musicianship. The production quality is top-notch, allowing every instrument to shine while maintaining the raw intensity of the music. This album is a must-listen for any Suffocation fan, serving as a powerful addition to their already impressive discography.

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