Suffocation

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Suffocation is an American death metal band originating in New York. The band formed in 1988 and approached this genre in their own style, revolving around heavy, uniquely rhythmic riffs and even deeper growling vocals and breakdowns to create a sub-genre of the form often termed "brutal" death metal - also known by many as "New York Death Metal," or "NYDM" for short. Other New York death metal bands that soon after followed in the footsteps of Suffocation's style 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.

Genres

Death Metal Brutal Death Metal Technical Death Metal Metal

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Suffocation members

Current members: Terrance Hobbs (electric guitar), Derek Boyer (electric bass guitar), Charles Vincent Errigo (electric guitar), Eric Morotti (drums (drum set)), Ricky Myers (lead vocals)

Former members: Frank Mullen (lead vocals, original), Guy Marchais (electric guitar, original), Mike Smith (drums (drum set)), Doug Cerrito (electric guitar), Chris Richards (electric bass guitar), Dave Culross (drums (drum set)), Josh Barohn (electric bass guitar, original), Kevin Talley (drums (drum set)), Doug Bohn (drums (drum set))