Hymns from the Apocrypha

Hymns from the Apocrypha
Studio album by
Suffocation
ReleasedNovember 3, 2023 (2023-11-03)
StudioInLine Studio, Long Island, New York, United States
GenreBrutal death metal, technical death metal
Length41:22
LabelNuclear Blast
ProducerChristian Donaldson
Suffocation chronology
...Of the Dark Light
(2017) 		Hymns from the Apocrypha
(2023)
Singles from Hymns from the Apocrypha
  1. "Seraphim Enslavement"
    Released: September 12, 2023[1]
  2. "Perpetual Deception"
    Released: October 5, 2023[2]
  3. "Delusions of Mortality"
    Released: November 3, 2023[3]

Hymns from the Apocrypha is the ninth studio album by American death metal band Suffocation, released on November 3, 2023, via Nuclear Blast.[4] It is the band's first album to feature vocalist Ricky Myers, who is also the drummer for death metal band Disgorge.

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Blabbermouth.net8.5/10[5]
Distorted Sound8/10[6]
Metal Forces8.5/10[7]
Metal.de7/10[8]
Metal Storm6.7/10[9]
MetalSucks[10]
Rock Hard8/10[11]

Track listing

No.TitleLyricsMusicLength
1."Hymns from the Apocrypha"Ricky MyersTerrance Hobbs, Derek Boyer5:44
2."Perpetual Deception"MyersCharlie Errigo4:15
3."Dim Veil of Obscurity"MyersHobbs, Errigo4:23
4."Immortal Execration"MyersErrigo4:25
5."Seraphim Enslavement"Myers, BoyerHobbs, Boyer, Errigo4:26
6."Descendants"MyersHobbs, Boyer, Errigo4:20
7."Embrace the Suffering"MyersHobbs4:33
8."Delusions of Mortality"MyersHobbs, Errigo3:49
9."Ignorant Deprivation" (re-recorded from Breeding the Spawn)Mike SmithHobbs5:27
Total length:41:22

Personnel

Suffocation

  • Ricky Myers – vocals
  • Terrance Hobbs – lead guitar
  • Charlie Errigo – rhythm guitar
  • Derek Boyer – bass
  • Eric Morotti – drums

Additional musicians

Production

  • Christian Donaldson – production, mixing, mastering
  • Dom Grimard – mixing assistant
  • Giannis Nakos – artwork, layout

Charts

Chart performance for Hymns from the Apocrypha
Chart (2023) Peak
position
Polish Albums (ZPAV)[12] 81
Swiss Albums (Schweizer Hitparade)[13] 75

References

  1. ^ "Suffocation Drop "Seraphim Enslavement," Announce Hymns From The Apocrypha". MetalSucks. September 12, 2023. Retrieved November 16, 2023.
  2. ^ "Suffocation unveil visualizer for second new single "Perpetual Deception"". Lambgoat. October 5, 2023. Retrieved December 7, 2023.
  3. ^ "SUFFOCATION Reveal 3D Lyric Video For "Delusions Of Morality"; Hymns From The Apocrypha Album Released". Brave Words & Bloody Knuckles. November 3, 2023. Retrieved November 16, 2023.
  4. ^ "SUFFOCATION Announces New Album 'Hymns From The Apocrypha'". Blabbermouth.net. September 12, 2023. Retrieved November 16, 2023.
  5. ^ Dom Lawson (November 4, 2023). "Suffocation Drop "Seraphim Enslavement," Announce Hymns From The Apocrypha". Blabbermouth.net. Retrieved November 16, 2023.
  6. ^ Graham Ray (November 3, 2023). "ALBUM REVIEW: Hymns From The Apocrypha – Suffocation". Distorted Sound. Retrieved November 16, 2023.
  7. ^ Neil Arnold. "SUFFOCATION – Hymns From The Apocrypha". Metal Forces. Retrieved November 16, 2023.
  8. ^ Kleemann, Jannik (October 27, 2023). "Suffocation - Hymns From The Apocrypha Review". metal.de. Retrieved February 29, 2024.
  9. ^ omne mettalum (November 13, 2023). "Suffocation - Hymns From The Apocrypha review". Metal Storm. Retrieved February 29, 2024.
  10. ^ Mandy Scythe (November 6, 2023). "Review: Suffocation Continue Their Legacy on Hymns from the Apocrypha". MetalSucks. Retrieved November 16, 2023.
  11. ^ "Hymns From The Apocrypha". Rock Hard (Vol. 437) (in German). September 15, 2023. Retrieved February 29, 2024. (subscription required)
  12. ^ "OLiS - oficjalna lista sprzedaży - albumy" (in Polish). OLiS. Polish Society of the Phonographic Industry. Note: Change the date to 03.11.2023–09.11.2023 under "zmień zakres od–do:". Retrieved November 16, 2023.
  13. ^ "Swisscharts.com – Suffocation – Hymns from the Apocrypha". Hung Medien. Retrieved November 16, 2023.


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