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[nuclearblastusa]

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A MESSAGE FROM FRANK "THE TANK" MULLEN Farewell Frank Tour - New York death metal pioneers @SuffocationOfficial have announced dates for their final North American tour with original vocalist Frank Mullen. This historic trek will take place this upcoming October / November and see the band joined by misanthropic gore grinders Cattle Decapitation, Brazilian death metal legends Krisiun, and Swedish tech-death sensations Soreption. Tickets are ON SALE NOW at www.suffocationofficial.com. Confirmed dates are as follows: SUFFOCATION, CATTLE DECAPITATION, KRISIUN, SOREPTION 10.21: Wantagh, NY @ Mulcahy's Concert Hall 10.22: Cambridge, MA @ Middle East Down 10.23: Montreal, QC @ Les Foufounes Electriques 10.24: Toronto, ON @ Lee's Place 10.25: Detroit, MI @ Magic Stick 10.26: Joliet, IL @ The Forge 10.27: St. Paul, MN @ Amsterdam Bar and Grill 10.29: Kansas City, MO @ Riot Room 10.30: Denver, CO @ Gothic Theatre 10.31: Salt Lake City, UT @ Metro Music Hall 11.01: Jerome, ID @ Diamondz Event Center 11.02: Seattle, WA @ Club Sur Rocks 11.03: Portland, OR @ Lola's Room 11.04: Oakland, CA @ Oakland Metro 11.05: West Hollywood, CA @ Whisky A Go Go 11.06: San Diego, CA @ Brick By Brick 11.07: Mesa, AZ @ Club Red 11.09: San Antonio, TX @ Paper Tiger 11.10: Dallas, TX @ Gas Monkey Bar 'N Grill 11.11: Houston, TX @ White Oak Music Hall 11.13: Atlanta, GA @ The Masquerade 11.14: Greensboro, NC @ The Cone Denim Ent. Center 11.15: Baltimore, MD @ Ottobar 11.16: New York, NY @ Gramercy Theatre 11.17: Reading, PA @ Reverb #Suffocation #OfTheDarkLight  #DeathMetal #HeavyMetal #Metal #ExtremeMetal #Metalhead #Metalheads #MetalForLife #NuclearBlast @ericmorotti666 @charlieerrigo #FrankMullen https://www.instagram.com/p/Bn_sP1JAmJE/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=fgu056tsc5yt

[themetalscience]

Album of the Week. SUFFOCATION—…Of The Dark Light.

Legendary death metal machine SUFFOCATION are back with “…Of The Dark Light.” This is classic death metal despite boasting chops that rival any tech death band.

In many ways, a new album from a band like SUFFOCATION resists review. The record is a solid outing. If you like their other albums, feel free to check them out. And that is 100% accurate. I mean, how many people that like this genre are really checking out SUFFOCATION for the first time? Some? A few? None?

Considering their genre and their place within that genre, SUFFOCATION has some unique qualities, some of which have emerged since their debut “Effigy Of The Forgotten.” While their early records are death metal classics, the band have taken on new elements since then. Most notably, they have a tightness that is remarkable even among musicians known for precision. There is a quality to the music that feels like a well-strung trap, just waiting to be sprung. The degree of precision they’re presenting is almost claustrophobic in the attention to detail. Some might find it suff—sorry, that was just wrong.

The band’s most notable feature is the rasping death growls of frontman Frank Mullen. Not surprising, given he is the only original member remaining, aside from guitarist Terrance Hobbs. Mullen might not have the deepest growl out there, but it packs a ferocity that few can match and fewer still can exceed. On top of that, his voice is immediately recognizable; a real feat considering that too many growlers are generic dime-a-dozen types.

While SUFFOCATION’s songwriting skills have gradually grown stronger through the years, their album making skills have made quantum leaps. This is partly due to very improved production, without a doubt. But it’s also composition skills. One of the best things about extreme metal is that the best bands do make albums, and SUFFOCATION is among the best. While they aren’t reinventing themselves or taking any huge chances, they do come with a pedigree and catalog of documented sickness. (Source : Heavy Blog Is Heavy)

[nuclearblastusa]

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@GuitarWorldMagazine Exclusive: Watch @SuffocationOfficial's "Return To The Abyss" play-through video with Terrance Hobbs and Charles Errigo! Full video at fb.com/guitarworld #Suffocation #OfTheDarkLight  #DeathMetal #HeavyMetal #Metal #ExtremeMetal #Metalhead #Metalheads #MetalForLife #NuclearBlast @ericmorotti666 @charlieerrigo

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Will @SuffocationOfficial see you at @theozzfest Meets @knotfest? Catch the band on Saturday, November 4th. Tickets at www.ozzfestmeetsknotfest.com. #Suffocation #OfTheDarkLight #Ozzfest #Knotfest #OzzfestMeetsKnotfest #HeavyMetal #DeathMetal #NuclearBlast

[chaosreigns1973]

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[chaosreigns1973]

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[thedespicableblog]

Official Suffocation "...Of The Dark Light" sleeveless jersey released by Deeprock Music.. Thanks Rothstore Belanjaataumati #Suffocation #OfTheDarkLight #America #AmericanDeathMetal #TechnicalBrutalDeathMetal #BrutalDeathMetal #DeathMetal #DeeprockMusic #Rothstore #MetalUpYourAss #KeepMetalAlive #KeepItLoudAndHeavy #MetalForLife #MetalTillIDie #InMetalWeBlast #ExtremeMusicForExtremePeople #SpreadLoveThroughMusic (at House of Metal) https://www.instagram.com/p/CHsYNjUJMQp/?igshid=6saataldf5j5

[thedespicableblog]

Official Suffocation - ...Of The Dark Light long sleeve tee from Rabak Store 🤘🔥☠️🇺🇸 #Suffocation #OfTheDarkLight #BrutalTechnicalDeathMetal #America #RabakStore #MetalUpYourAss #KeepMetalAlive #KeepItLoudAndHeavy #MetalForLife #MetalTillIDie #InMetalWeBlast #ExtremeMusicForExtremePeople #SpreadLoveThroughMusic (at House of Metal) https://www.instagram.com/p/B_jwAKDJQs8/?igshid=1xhmc166hjmg