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Death Metallers Suffocation were inducted into the Long Island Hall Of Fame this past Thursday, October 18th! This makes them the most extreme band to ever be inducted into such a legendary place. The Long Island Hall Of Fame ceremony took place at the Paramount Theater in Long Island, and it honored Long Island's rich musical history.
Today (Sunday, October 21), a massive event will take place in celebration of the bands amazing accomplishment at Ollie's Point in Amityville, New York. Joining SUFFOCATION's celebratory concert will be Black Anvil, Killjoy, Ground War, Tomorrows Victim, Thracian and Eviseration. The cost is $20 and you can score tickets HERE!
In other SUFFOCATION news, the band is currently working on their seventh studio album that is slated for a February/March (2013) release via Nuclear Blast Records.
Here is a recent EXCLUSIVE interview we conducted with SUFFOCATION's Derek Boyer:
SUFFOCATION are among the inductees for this year's class of the Long Island Music Hall Of Fame. The event will be held on October 18 at The Paramount in Huntington, New York. Tickets to the event can be purchased HERE. A special induction celebration performance will also take place at The Revolution in Amityville, NY on October 21st to give back to the fans for their support.
Pictures from the press conference can be viewed HERE.
This just in: SUFFOCATION will be performing at Saint Vitus in Brooklyn, New York on Saturday, November 10th! Click HERE to purchase tickets now!
As previously reported, New York Death Metal veterans SUFFOCATION are currently in the finishing stages of their upcoming NEW album entitled 'Pinnacle of Bedlam'. The record was produced by the band and tracked at Full Force Studios in New York by longtime collaborator Joe Cincotta. The mixing and mastering of the album is set to be handled this time around by world renowned producer/engineer Zeuss (HATEBREED, ARSIS, SUICIDE SILENCE). 'Pinnacle of Bedlam' will feature 10 genre-defining-bone-crushing tracks and also marks the return of drummer Dave Culross, who played with the band previously on their 'Despise The Sun' EP.
Bassist Derek Boyer offered the following update:
“The recording process of our NEW album, 'Pinnacle of Bedlam', began Monday, August 13th. We brought in our gear, mic'd up the drum kit, imported tempo maps from our pre-production sessions, then dove right in! The drum tracking came out amazing! Dave Culross killed it! Once I laid down the bass tracks, the foundation of the album was built and was very solid and ready for Terrance and Guy to begin recording guitars, which they have. Thereafter, Frank began working on his vocals. The recording process is just about wrapped up, we just have some tweaking to do before we send it off to get mixed and mastered.”
"The meaning of the album title 'Pinnacle of Bedlam' is the tipping point or most elevated moment as we approach the chaotic climax of this existence,” added guitarist Terrance Hobbs. “The cosmic scale teeters and the fate of humanity hangs in the balance. People should expect nothing less than sheer brutality, as we perform together with this incredible line up! We feel this CD will be the best SUFFOCATION album ever to have been released and are confident the fans will love it."
Here is a recent EXCLUSIVE interview we conducted with SUFFOCATION's Derek Boyer:
New York Death Metal veterans SUFFOCATION are currently in the finishing stages of their upcoming NEW album entitled 'Pinnacle of Bedlam'. The record was produced by the band and tracked at Full Force Studios in New York by longtime collaborator Joe Cincotta. The mixing and mastering of the album is set to be handled this time around by world renowned producer/engineer Zeuss (HATEBREED, ARSIS, SUICIDE SILENCE). 'Pinnacle of Bedlam' will feature 10 genre-defining-bone-crushing tracks and also marks the return of drummer Dave Culross, who played with the band previously on their 'Despise The Sun' EP.
Bassist Derek Boyer offered the following update:
“The recording process of our NEW album, 'Pinnacle of Bedlam', began Monday, August 13th. We brought in our gear, mic'd up the drum kit, imported tempo maps from our pre-production sessions, then dove right in! The drum tracking came out amazing! Dave Culross killed it! Once I laid down the bass tracks, the foundation of the album was built and was very solid and ready for Terrance and Guy to begin recording guitars, which they have. Thereafter, Frank began working on his vocals. The recording process is just about wrapped up, we just have some tweaking to do before we send it off to get mixed and mastered.”
"The meaning of the album title 'Pinnacle of Bedlam' is the tipping point or most elevated moment as we approach the chaotic climax of this existence,” added guitarist Terrance Hobbs. “The cosmic scale teeters and the fate of humanity hangs in the balance. People should expect nothing less than sheer brutality, as we perform together with this incredible line up! We feel this CD will be the best SUFFOCATION album ever to have been released and are confident the fans will love it."
SUFFOCATION are among the inductees for this year's class of the Long Island Music Hall Of Fame. The event will be held on October 18 at The Paramount in Huntington, New York. Tickets to the event can be purchased HERE. A special induction celebration performance will also take place at The Revolution in Amityville, NY on October 21st to give back to the fans for their support.
Pictures from the press conference can be viewed HERE.
Here is a recent EXCLUSIVE interview we conducted with SUFFOCATION's Derek Boyer:
As previously reported, SUFFOCATION will be inducted into the Long Island Hall Of Fame! This makes them the most extreme band to ever be inducted into such a legendary place. The Long Island Hall Of Fame ceremony will take place at the Paramount Theater in Long Island, NY on October 18th for what promises to be a star-studded evening that will honor Long Island's rich musical history. Dee Snider will also be in attendance to receive the Harry Chapin Award.
On Sunday, October 21, a massive event will take place in celebration of the bands amazing accomplishment at Ollie's Point in Amityville, New York. Joining SUFFOCATION's celebratory concert will be Black Anvil, Killjoy, Ground War, Tomorrows Victim, Thracian and Eviseration. The cost is $20 and you can score tickets HERE!
In other SUFFOCATION news, the band is currently working on their seventh studio album that is slated for a February/March (2013) release via Nuclear Blast Records.
Here is a recent EXCLUSIVE interview we conducted with SUFFOCATION's Derek Boyer:
As previously reported, SUFFOCATION are hard at work on their seventh studio album that is slated for a February/March (2013) release via Nuclear Blast Records. Additionally, the band will be inducted into the Long Island Hall Of Fame! This makes them the most extreme band to ever be inducted into such a legendary place.
The Long Island Hall Of Fame ceremony will take place at the Paramount Theater in Long Island, NY on October 18th for what promises to be a star-studded evening that will honor Long Island's rich musical history. Dee Snider will also be in attendance to receive the Harry Chapin Award.
On September 11th, we were at OBITUARY's "Carnival Of Death" tour at the Gramercy Theatre in New York City and we noticed that a few members of SUFFOCATION were present to support their friends bands! Thankfully, we had the brilliant idea of "kidnapping" Derek Boyer (bassist) to chat with him about all things SUFFOCATION.
During this EXCLUSIVE interview Boyer reveals the NEW album title, a few song names, he also explains the concept behind the record and how the band feels about being inducted into the Long Island Hall Of Fame. He also announced a special hometown show in order to celebrate this historic event in the bands career! Buckle up, crank it up to 11, and listen up!
SUFFOCATION are finally getting the recognition they deserve!
"I have to say congrats to all our fans! SUFFOCATION is now being
inducted into the long island music hall of fame ..thank you all for the
amazing support!" - Derek Boyer
The Long Island Music Hall of Fame have announced a partial list of its fourth class of inductees. Here is the list of inductees:
- Taylor Dayne
- Zebra - Suffocation
- The Lovin' Spoonfuls
- Barnaby Bye
These above mentioned musicians will be at the Paramount on October 18th for a star-studded evening to honor Long Island's rich musical history. Dee Snider will also be in attendance to receive the Harry Chapin Award.
As previously reported, the extreme Metallers have announced that are hard at work on
their seventh studio album, which is slated for a summer release via
Nuclear Blast Records.
"We're
in the pre-production stage [and are] currently working on final
arrangements, lyrical placement and content. "Each album is an evolution
process. As always, we take the key elements that are Suffocation, add
current feelings and outside influences, then begin collaborating. We're
very happy with the direction we're headed!"
Last month, it was announced that SUFFOCATION was parting ways with Mike Smith, who is not only one of the founding members of the band, but also their legendary drummer. Ever since then, the Heavy Music world has been wondering what happened. Thankfully, Noel Smart of Sick Drummer Magazine.com sat down with Mike Smith and asked him about his decision of leaving SUFFOCATION. Here are some excerpts of the chat.
SickDrummerMagazine.com: Why did you decide to step down from the drum throne of SUFFOCATION?
Mike: The decision was pretty much inevitable. When we first reunited, the economy was in a much different place, and I was able to make SUFFOCATION my full-time job. Over the last few years, the ability to tour and support a house, family and all it entails became a strain on myself and my family. Once you reach a certain point financially, decisions have to be made before falling to a point of no return.
SickDrummerMagazine.com: Are you happy with your replacement in SUFFOCATION being Dave Culross?
Mike: My position in SUFFOCATION isn't as simple as mounting a drum throne. The position I held within the band as president, founder, manager, songwriter, spokesperson, and all else pertaining to the working business of the band can never be replaced. Anyone drumming for the group now is just enjoying a moment in time, on me.
SickDrummerMagazine.com: Do you think the new drummer of SUFFOCATION is going to have a difficult time getting down the material from "Souls To Deny", "Blood Oath" and the SUFFOCATION self-titled release?
Mike: The NEW drummer won't have a hard time, because the hired guitarists can't play the songs, so he will have nothing to worry about. Whatever songs are played will be the same ones we've been playing for the last 1000 shows or so. Forcing the crew to learn and practice all the SUFFO songs was a battle that later became not worth fighting for. You're only as strong as the weak links in a band.
SickDrummerMagazine.com: Is there any bad blood between you and any of the members of SUFFOCATION?
Mike: There are only two members that I need to consider grudges with concerning SUFFOCATION. I only direct my concerns with founding stake-holding members. The respect that the brand gained and deserves was always a sour issue. In my opinion, it was always a simple concept to respect and protect the brand/band you created. No exceptions. Anyone who knows the dynamics of the band and the individual members already have a realistic understanding of why things could turn for the worst at any moment.
Death Metal legends SUFFOCATION, have announced that they have parted ways with drummer Mike Smith. Smith was one of the original members of the band! Here is what the remaining members of SUFFOCATION had to say about the departure of their drummer:
"We want to keep this respectful, so without going into much detail, Mike and the rest of us had serious differences of opinions. Mike did formally resign from the band, and he has since been replaced with Dave Culross (Malevolent Creation) who had played and recorded on 'Despite the Sun.'
"For all the people who think the band is splitting up, it's NOT, except for the one change we already mentioned above. As far as our next move, the NEW CD is in the pre-production stage and it kills! We would say some of the best material to date. The band right now as a whole can't wait to get this out to our fans."
This is what Mike Smith had to say about parting ways with SUFFOCATION:
"There are not many things related to the SUFFOCATION brand I can honestly say brings me sadness. Except, the lack of pride that exists within those who have the "right" to claim the name as their own.
"This battle has been one that to any focused being, should make obvious sense but has evaded some for 2 decades. Within any foundation the weakest link will always cause all structure to crumble.
"The one fact that keeps me at peace is the fact that anyone who has ever seen or spoken to me regarding SUFFOCATION and the industry as a whole, has always left with an understanding of the level of focus and pride that I personally hold for myself, the brand that is SUFFOCATION and the genre we influence and helped create.
"As I've always said, if you are willing to put your time and soul towards anything at all as I've done within the Metal community.
"Be willing to speak truths, fight and bleed for it if need be. Or take your earned position in the back and wait while others do it for you."
We wish Smith the best of luck, and we'd like to welcome Dave Culross to SUFFOCATION! Stay tuned for more information regarding the NEW SUFFOCATION album, which is due this fall via Nuclear Blast Records!
Last summer, we had the chance to speak with Mike Smith about the future of the band. Here is what he had to say at the time:
Last summer, we had the chance to speak with Suffocation's own Mike Smith (drummer) about the future of the band. During the interview he told us that Suffocation was taking their time before releasing a NEW album, since they felt that it was time for them to step back and find the proper opportunities in order for their career to reach a whole new level. At the time he also said that they will be releasing a new DVD titled "Legacy of Violence" soon.
Well, we have good news! The extreme Metallers have announced that are hard at work on their seventh studio album, which is slated for a summer release via Nuclear Blast Records. Here is what bassist Derek Boyer had to say about this in the February issue of Decibel Magazine:
"We're in the pre-production stage [and are] currently working on final arrangements, lyrical placement and content. "Each album is an evolution process. As always, we take the key elements that are Suffocation, add current feelings and outside influences, then begin collaborating. We're very happy with the direction we're headed!"
Suffocation's Discography:
- Effigy of the Forgotten (1991)
- Breeding the Spawn (1993)
- Pierced from Within (1995)
- Souls to Deny (2004)
- Suffocation (2006)
- Blood Oath (2009)
- Untitled (2012)
