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New York, United States (1990 – 1998, 2002 – present)

Suffocation, one of the earliest American bands. They approached this genre in their own style, revolving around heavy, uniquely rhythmic riffs to create a sub-genre of the form often termed “” death metal - also known by many as “New York Death Metal,” or “” for short. Others in this form include Immolation, Incantation, Deathrune, Morpheus Descends, Infester and many others.

The band formed in 1990 and has since released many highly-regarded recordings on several labels, including the former powerhouse of the genre, Roadrunner. Their debut, Effigy of the Forgotten, is considered a classic by most, topping the charts of many fans’ “all-time favorites” lists. Also worth noting is their debut EP, Human Waste, which was the first official release on relapse records in 1991.

The band went through a few member changes before briefly disbanding after their release, Despise the Sun (1998), coming back together in 2002, later in 2004 releasing their next album Souls To Deny. A video for the song, Surgery of Impalement, has been featured on such outlets as Headbanger’s Ball and Uranium.

In 2006, They released the self-entitled, Suffocation on Relapse. A videoclip was made for the song, Abomination Reborn. The song and (most of) the band was featured in a commercial for, appropriately enough, The History Channel’s series, Dark Ages.
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  • Aggelos7

    Δευτερα 24-07-2013, τo Rainbow Rock Club και o Aggelos "Kilmistered" σας παρουσιάζουν ένα αφιέρωμα στους «Malevolent Creation» και τους «Suffocation»… Παραγγελιές και κομμάτια από αντίστοιχες μπάντες του είδους, θ' ακουστούν σε όλη τη διάρκεια της βραδιάς \m/ Σας περιμένουμε...από τις 21:00! HAPPY HOUR: BECK'S DRAUGHT BEER ΜΕ 3€ ΑΠΟ ΤΙΣ 21:00 ΕΩΣ ΤΙΣ 24:00!!! ΟΛΟ ΤΟ ΒΡΑΔΥ: Κανάτα 250ml ΟΙΝΟΜΕΛΟ ΜΕ 3e Κανάτα 250ml ΡΑΚΟΜΕΛΟ ΜΕ 4e Κανάτα 250ml ΡΑΚΙ ΜΕ 3,5e - https://www.facebook.com/events/133396146865926/

    18 Jun 12:00pm Reply

  • PP667

    new albus is cool!

    14 Jun 1:58pm Reply

  • Romulus666

    New album rules

    7 Jun 9:38pm Reply

  • gema_stinkt

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=itylqMYk6kk Death Metal from Germany! Check us out!

    5 Jun 10:27am Reply

  • YudaBM

    buy those CDs folks

    3 Jun 9:40pm Reply

  • Hopkinator

    Sullen Days

    30 May 2:11pm Reply

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    26 May 5:36pm Reply

  • Yellowxander

    Suffocation live review: http://metaltalk.net/columns/201029127.php

    22 May 10:20am Reply

  • Yellowxander

    Suffocation tour update: http://metaltalk.net/news2012-2/2012812.php

    10 May 10:56am Reply

  • dimmuborgir6666

    https://www.facebook.com/infernal.death.band ,Give a Like!

    4 May 9:49pm Reply

  • Bublikozavr

    ебите моё очко! хоть и поздно, но прослушал альбом!*_*

    27 Apr 8:07pm Reply

  • Ireallylikeeggs

    I was 9 when Effigy was releasedt, but it must have been so fucking intense to hear that album when it first came out. It's 20 years old, but it sounds like it came out yesterday. Suffocation fucking rules.

    23 Apr 3:21am Reply

  • jonowev

    Great to see the new album topping the charts for this band. We all know and love the classics and it looks like we're all getting to know and love Pinnacle of Bedlam. Long live Suffocation, undisputed kings of the underground!

    22 Apr 10:15pm Reply

  • nlventura93

    @jagdwurst-fan John Gallagher from Dying Fetus is doing the European Tour from what Frank said in an interview.

    22 Apr 12:22pm Reply

  • Dennisisgod

    eminemt wrath is sick!

    20 Apr 5:40pm Reply

  • cosmoretro

    PoB is hell of a joy ride through death metal. Great riffs, pacing and drumming to keep you intrested the entire duration of it.

    19 Apr 11:34am Reply

  • jagdwurst-fan

    Who is on vocal at Despise The Wold European Tour 2013 ?

    15 Apr 4:17pm Reply

  • beansburton

    More peple listening to Effigy than Pierced from Within? Heresy I say

    15 Apr 4:03pm Reply

  • Tormentor666666

    early stuff is awesome. HUMAN WASTE!

    14 Apr 1:07pm Reply

  • BrianGrind

    New album is fucking amazing lml

    13 Apr 3:12pm Reply
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