Suffocation

Formed in 1989 in Centereach, New York, Suffocation is a foundational American band recognized for their contributions to brutal and technical death metal. The group is noted for integrating complex, labyrinthine riffing and percussive rhythms with technical drumming and deep, guttural vocals. Their ninth studio album, Hymns from the Apocrypha, was released in 2023 via Nuclear Blast. The current lineup features lead guitarist Terrance Hobbs, bassist Derek Boyer, rhythm guitarist Charlie Errigo, and vocalist Ricky Myers. Throughout their career, the band has maintained a focus on intricate song structures and heavy, groove-oriented death metal.