Suffocation in Sofia

Suffocation is an American death metal band formed on Long Island, New York, in 1988. Their guttural vocals, abrupt rhythmic shifts and technically intricate guitar work are established on releases including the Human Waste EP and the albums Effigy of the Forgotten and Pierced from Within; “Liege of Inveracity” and “Infecting the Crypts” remain central songs in their catalogue. The 2018 Farewell Frank Tour marked the departure of longtime vocalist Frank Mullen and brought Suffocation together with Cattle Decapitation, Krisiun and Soreption. The band returned to North American venues on the 2022 Forces of Hostility tour, accompanied by Atheist, Soreption and Contrarian. Maryland Deathfest in Baltimore has hosted the band more than once. Their European festival appearances have also included Hellfest in Clisson and Wacken Open Air.