Is Suicide Season a good place to start with Bring Me the Horizon?

Yes, Suicide Season is recommended as a starting point for new Bring Me the Horizon listeners. A chaotic blend of metalcore and post-hardcore that channels raw emotion through aggressive instrumentation and haunting melodies. Released as Bring Me the Horizon's second studio album, Suicide Season followed their debut, Count Your Blessings, which had established them in the UK metal scene. At this point, the band was transitioning from a deathcore sound to a more diverse approach, incorporating elements of post-hardcore and melodic influences that would define their future work.

Who is Suicide Season for?

Suicide Season works well if you're into intense emotional catharsis, long, immersive listening sessions and dynamic emotional journeys.

How many songs are on Suicide Season?

Suicide Season has 10 tracks, running approximately 42 minutes.

Suicide Season

Bring Me the Horizon · 2008

42 min · 10 tracks · pop rock

A chaotic blend of metalcore and post-hardcore that channels raw emotion through aggressive instrumentation and haunting melodies.

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Top tracks — play these first

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The Comedown Start here — establishes the sonic palette early
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Chelsea Smile — This track showcases the band's signature blend of ferocity and melody, featuring an infectious chorus that has become a staple in live performances.
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Diamonds Aren’t Forever — With its anthemic hooks and heavy breakdowns, this song exemplifies the band's ability to fuse catchy melodies with intense aggression, highlighting their musical evolution.
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The Sadness Will Never End — This track features a haunting duet between lead vocalist Oli Sykes and guest vocalist Sam Carter, creating a compelling dynamic that deepens the emotional narrative of the album.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

58 /100

Treeline

Higher than 49% of albums we've rated

The album showcases strong contrasts in vocal styles and pacing, making it a notable entry in the metalcore genre.

What we noticed

The album opens with a high-energy track that sets a frenetic pace, which is maintained through the first half before slowing down in the latter tracks.
Vocals alternate between harsh screams and melodic singing, creating a dynamic contrast throughout the record.

Composition 25% of the score: 7/10
Craft 20% of the score: 8/10
Durability 25% of the score: 6/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 7/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 5/10

Influence 6/10

Significant within its genre. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

intense emotional catharsis
long, immersive listening sessions
dynamic emotional journeys
dark, introspective moods

Maybe skip if you

quick, punchy songs

Where this album fits

In the catalog: Breakthrough — Marked a significant evolution in sound and increased the band's recognition.
Themes: mental health struggles· chaotic emotions
Career context: Released as Bring Me the Horizon's second studio album, Suicide Season followed their debut, Count Your Blessings, which had established them in the UK metal scene. At this point, the band was transitioning from a deathcore sound to a more diverse approach, incorporating elements of post-hardcore and melodic influences that would define their future work.
Stylistic neighbors: Architects· Parkway Drive· While She Sleeps

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Moments worth listening for

Where the writing does something specific.

The Sadness Will Never End

The climactic moment where the song shifts from despair to a confrontation with pain reveals depths of vulnerability.

This shift not only heightens the emotional intensity but also contrasts sharply with earlier verses, showcasing a profound internal struggle.

Tracklist

1 The Comedown Start here 4:09
2 Chelsea Smile 5:02
3 It Was Written in Blood 4:02
4 Death Breath 4:20
5 Football Season Is Over 1:55
6 Sleep With One Eye Open 4:16
7 Diamonds Aren’t Forever 3:48
8 The Sadness Will Never End 5:22
9 No Need for Introductions, I’ve Read About Girls Like You on the Backs of Toilet Doors 0:59
10 Suicide Season 8:17