Suffocation
Suffocation · 2006
44 min · 11 tracks · death metal
Relentlessly aggressive riffs collide with guttural vocals in a masterclass of technical death metal.
Why this album works
- Best for
- relentless aggression throughout experience steady pacing with climactic moments intense focus for dedicated listeners
- Context
- By the time 'Suffocation' was released in 2006, Suffocation had already solidified their status as pioneers within the death metal genre, having formed in 1988. This self-titled album marked their return after a four-year hiatus following 'Souls to Deny' and showcased their enduring influence on extreme metal, combining complex rhythms with brutal intensity.
- If you like
- death metal
Suffocation is an album by Suffocation, released in 2006. Relentlessly aggressive riffs collide with guttural vocals in a masterclass of technical death metal. This album is significant for its revitalization of the band's sound and its impact on the death metal scene, receiving positive reviews from critics. It helped secure Suffocation's legacy as one of the leading bands in the genre, contributing to a resurgence of interest in technical death metal during the mid-2000s. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Suffocation sound like?
Relentlessly aggressive riffs collide with guttural vocals in a masterclass of technical death metal. Rooted in death metal.
What makes Suffocation by Suffocation notable?
This album is significant for its revitalization of the band's sound and its impact on the death metal scene, receiving positive reviews from critics. It helped secure Suffocation's legacy as one of the leading bands in the genre, contributing to a resurgence of interest in technical death metal during the mid-2000s. By the time 'Suffocation' was released in 2006, Suffocation had already solidified their status as pioneers within the death metal genre, having formed in 1988. This self-titled album marked their return after a four-year hiatus following 'Souls to Deny' and showcased their enduring influence on extreme metal, combining complex rhythms with brutal intensity.
Who is Suffocation for?
Suffocation works well if you're into relentless aggression throughout experience, steady pacing with climactic moments and intense focus for dedicated listeners.
How many songs are on Suffocation?
Suffocation has 11 tracks, running approximately 44 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Oblivion 0:40
- 2 Abomination Reborn Standout 3:33
- 3 Redemption 5:24
- 4 Bind Torture Kill Standout 5:43
- 5 Misconceived 3:35
- 6 Translucent Patterns of Delirium 3:30
- 7 Creed of the Infidel Standout 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
Release Date
January 1, 2006
Artist Origin
United States
Runtime
44 min 13 sec
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