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Released 20 years ago

Suffocation

Suffocation · 2006

44 min · 11 tracks · death metal

Relentlessly aggressive riffs collide with guttural vocals in a masterclass of technical death metal.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • relentless aggression throughout experience
  • steady pacing with climactic moments
  • intense focus for dedicated listeners
  • cathartic release of pent-up energy

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer light and melodic sounds
  • seek instant gratification tracks

Where this album fits

Career 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.
Stylistic neighbors
Cannibal Corpse· Dying Fetus· Nile

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 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

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