Suffokate (band)
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Suffokate is an American deathcore band from Oakland, California, formed in 2003.
History
Suffokate was founded in 2003 by Taylor Jones (guitar) and Lars Diaz (drums), later joined by bassist Bray Almini. Following several lineup changes, the band drew the attention of Hatebreed frontman Jamey Jasta, who signed them to his label Stillborn Records. The band released their debut album, Oakland, in 2004, featuring vocalist Ricky Hoover and guitarist Tesoro Protomartir.
They toured the United States alongside Sworn Enemy, Bury Your Dead, All Shall Perish, For the Fallen Dreams, and Abigail Williams. These shows led to a contract with Mediaskare Records, under which they released two albums: No Mercy, No Forgiveness (2010)[2] and Return to Despair (2011).[3]
In May 2012, Ricky Hoover announced his departure from the band for personal reasons.[4] After many line up change, the band disbanded in 2016.
Musical style and influences
Suffokate is considered one of the pioneering bands in early deathcore, alongside acts like Despised Icon, All Shall Perish, Animosity, and Job for a Cowboy. Their 2003 demo Destined to Fail is regarded as one of the genre’s foundational releases in the pre-MySpace era.
Suffokate's style stems from a fusion of Death metal and beatdown hardcore, with traces of 1990s NYHC-influenced metalcore (e.g. All Out War, Irate) and Melodic death metal in the vein of At the Gates.
The band's sound is defined by slam-influenced breakdowns, hardcore-style rhythms, and sharp, melodic riffs. Songs like "Slaughter Your Enemies" feature tempo-shifting mosh sections, while tracks such as "Every Crisis Faced" and "These Eyes Will Watch You Die" incorporate melodic passages without overshadowing the aggression. Their rhythm section emphasizes d-beat and two-step patterns, lending their sound a hybrid of Gothenburg melody and NYHC brutality.[5][6]
Band members
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Discography
- Oakland (2004, Stillborn Records)
- Demo 2006 (2006, self-released)
- No Mercy, No Forgiveness (2010, Mediaskare Records)
- Return to Despair (2011, Mediaskare Records)
References
- ↑ "Ov Sulfur – The Burden Ov Faith". CDs Vinyl Japan. Retrieved 15 June 2025.
- ↑ Suffokate – No Mercy, No Forgiveness Archived April 17, 2016, at the Wayback Machine. Musik-Sammler. Retrieved June 13, 2025.
- ↑ Suffokate – Return to Despair. Sputnikmusic. Retrieved June 13, 2025.
- ↑ Ricky Hoover leaves Suffokate. Straight Edge Worldwide. Retrieved June 13, 2025.
- ↑ OverMario (2 July 2024). "Suffokate - Oakland (album review)". Encyclopaedia Metallum: The Metal Archives. Retrieved 13 June 2025.
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- ↑ Suffokate: No Mercy, No Forgiveness. The-Pit.de. Retrieved June 13, 2025.
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