Suffocation

About

Formed in 1989 in Centereach, New York, Suffocation is an American death metal band that rose to prominence with their 1991 debut album, Effigy of the Forgotten, which served as a blueprint for death metal in the 1990s. The band currently consists of lead guitarist Terrance Hobbs, bassist Derek Boyer, rhythm guitarist Charlie Errigo, vocalist Ricky Myers, and live drummer John Longstreth. Since their debut, Suffocation has recorded eight albums characterized by growled vocals paired with downtuned guitars, fast and complex guitar riffs and drumming, open chord notes, and occasional breakdowns. In 2016, the staff of Loudwire named them the 23rd-best metal band of all time.