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Frank Mullen
Francis P.Mull Eugene Mullen (born January 2, 1970) is an American vocalist, best known as the former frontman for the New York technical death metal band Suffocation. He is one of the first vocalists to introduce low-pitched growling vocals into the death metal genre. He performed and recorded with the band from 1989 to 2018. Early life Mullen was born on January 2, 1970, and grew up in Long Island, New York. He became a fan of metal music from a young age and was initially attracted to albums like Slayer’s Hell Awaits and Exodus's ''Bonded by Blood'' through their album cover art. He met bandmates Terrance Hobbs and Mike Smith in high school and they formed a metal cover band, Wombrot, in which he initially played bass. Career In 1989, Mullen, Hobbs (guitarist), and Smith (drummer) formed the metal band Suffocation with bassist Josh Barohn and guitarist Doug Cerrito. Suffocation released a six-song EP ''Human Waste'' in 1991. The EP was one of the first records release ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Death Metal
Death metal is an extreme subgenre of heavy metal music. It typically employs heavily distorted and low-tuned guitars, played with techniques such as palm muting and tremolo picking; deep growling vocals; aggressive, powerful drumming, featuring double kick and blast beat techniques; minor keys or atonality; abrupt tempo, key, and time signature changes; and chromatic chord progressions. The lyrical themes of death metal may include slasher film-style violence,Moynihan, Michael, and Dirik Søderlind (1998). Lords of Chaos (2nd ed.). Feral House. , p. 27 political conflict, religion, nature, philosophy, true crime and science fiction. Building from the musical structure of thrash metal and early black metal, death metal emerged during the mid-1980s. Bands such as Venom, Celtic Frost, Slayer, and Kreator were important influences on the genre's creation. Possessed, Death, Necrophagia, Obituary, Autopsy, and Morbid Angel are often considered pioneers of the genre. In t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Human Waste
Human waste (or human excreta) refers to the waste products of the human digestive system, menses, and human metabolism including urine and faeces. As part of a sanitation system that is in place, human waste is collected, transported, treated and disposed of or reused by one method or another, depending on the type of toilet being used, ability by the users to pay for services and other factors. Faecal sludge management is used to deal with fecal matter collected in on-site sanitation systems such as pit latrines and septic tanks. The sanitation systems in place differ vastly around the world, with many people in developing countries having to resort to open defecation where human waste is deposited in the environment, for lack of other options. Improvements in "water, sanitation and hygiene" (WASH) around the world is a key public health issue within international development and is the focus of Sustainable Development Goal 6. People in developed countries tend to use flu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Blood Oath (album)
''Blood Oath'' is the sixth studio album by American death metal band Suffocation. The band began recording in-studio on January 31 with Joe Cincotta (who worked on the band's last two releases). The follow-up to 2006's self-titled record '' Suffocation'' was mixed by Zack Ohren and the cover artwork was once again designed by Jon Zig. It is the band's last album to feature drummer Mike Smith in full. The track "Marital Decimation" is a re-recording of a track of the same name from the ''Breeding the Spawn'' album. The album sold 3,600 copies in the United States in its first week of release to debut at position 135 on the ''Billboard'' 200, Suffocation's first entry in the Billboard charts. Track listing Release history Personnel ;Suffocation * Frank Mullen – vocals * Terrance Hobbs Terrance Hobbs (born April 6, 1970) is an American musician and the lead guitarist in the American death metal band Suffocation. Hobbs has been a constant member in th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Suffocation (album)
''Suffocation'' is the fifth studio album by American death metal band Suffocation. It was released in 2006 through Relapse Records. This is the first album to feature Derek Boyer as bassist. The song "Prelude to Repulsion" is a re-recording of the track of the same name on ''Breeding the Spawn''. A music video for "Abomination Reborn" was produced. Track listing *All songs written & arranged by Suffocation. Personnel * Frank Mullen – vocals * Terrance Hobbs Terrance Hobbs (born April 6, 1970) is an American musician and the lead guitarist in the American death metal band Suffocation. Hobbs has been a constant member in the band since their first released title ''Reincremated'' along with band mat ... – lead guitar * Guy Marchais – rhythm guitar * Derek Boyer – bass * Mike Smith – drums References {{Authority control Suffocation (band) albums 2006 albums Relapse Records albums ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Decrepit Birth
Decrepit Birth is an American death metal band from Santa Cruz, California. They have released two studio albums through Unique Leader Records and two through Nuclear Blast, and a demo independently. All of their studio albums feature artwork by renowned fantasy artist Dan Seagrave. In October 2021, it was announced vocalist Bill Robinson was taking an "extended hiatus" from the band and was being replaced by Mac Smith, who would tour with the band for the foreseeable future. However, in March 2022, the band announced an upcoming tour in July and that Bill Robinson would be returning on vocals. Band members ;Current members * Bill Robinson – vocals (2001–present) * Matt Sotelo – guitar, backing vocals (2001–present) * Sam "Samus" Paulicelli Jr. – drums (2010–present) * Sean Martinez – bass (2013–present) ;Current live members * Gabe Seeber – drums (2013–present) ;Former members * Derek Boyer – bass (2001–2003, 2011–2012) * Tim Yeung – drums (200 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Souls To Deny
''Souls to Deny'' is the fourth studio album by the death metal band Suffocation marking the end of a six-year hiatus. This is the first album featuring former guitarist Guy Marchais (ex-Pyrexia, ex-Internal Bleeding) and marks the return of original drummer, Mike Smith. They did not have a bassist during the recording; bass guitar tracks on the album are played by guitarist Terrance Hobbs and drummer Mike Smith. The cover artwork is by artist Dan Seagrave. Track listing Personnel Suffocation * Frank Mullen – vocals * Terrance Hobbs – lead guitar, bass * Guy Marchais – rhythm guitar * Mike Smith – drums, bass Production * Dan Seagrave Daniel Seagrave (born 1970) is a British artist, who created many record covers for death metal bands especially in the early 1990s. He lives in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. He grew up in Ravenshead, near Nottingham. Seagrave's works are typically ... – cover art * David Ungar – band photography * Joe Cincotta – engineerin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Suffocation Band
Suffocation is an American death metal band formed in 1988 in Centereach, New York, consisting of lead guitarist Terrance Hobbs, bassist Derek Boyer, rhythm guitarist Charlie Errigo, drummer Eric Morotti, and vocalist Ricky Myers. The band rose to prominence with the 1991 debut album ''Effigy of the Forgotten'', which became a blueprint for death metal in the 1990s. Since then, Suffocation has recorded a further seven albums. These feature growled vocals with downtuned guitars, fast and complex guitar riffs and drumming, open chord notes and occasional breakdowns. History Early years and the 1990s era (1988–1998) Suffocation was formed in 1988 in Long Island, New York, by vocalist Frank Mullen, guitarists Guy Marchais and Todd German, bassist Josh Barohn, and a drummer whose name hasn't been disclosed. By 1990, the band had hired guitarists Terrance Hobbs and Doug Cerrito along with drummer Mike Smith, who were members of a local band called Mortuary, which had already disb ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Despise The Sun
''Despise the Sun'' is an EP released in 1998 by the death metal band Suffocation. It was the last recording before Suffocation's breakup (and subsequent reformation in 2003), and the last to feature guitarist Doug Cerrito and bassist Chris Richards. Like the albums '' Effigy of the Forgotten'' and '' Pierced from Within'', it was produced by Scott Burns, although it would also prove to be their last album recorded with Burns, as by the time they had reformed he had retired from the music industry. The last track, "Catatonia", originally appeared on the '' Human Waste'' EP. The line spoken at the beginning of "Funeral Inception" is from Kevin Spacey, said in the 1995 film ''The Usual Suspects.'' Track listing Personnel ;Suffocation *Frank Mullen - vocals *Terrance Hobbs - lead guitar *Doug Cerrito - rhythm guitar *Chris Richards - bass *Dave Culross Dave Culross (born March 9, 1974 in Rochester, New York) is an American drummer. He was a member of Malevolent Creation ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rolling Stone
''Rolling Stone'' is an American monthly magazine that focuses on music, politics, and popular culture. It was founded in San Francisco, San Francisco, California, in 1967 by Jann Wenner, and the music critic Ralph J. Gleason. It was first known for its coverage of rock music and political reporting by Hunter S. Thompson. In the 1990s, the magazine broadened and shifted its focus to a younger readership interested in youth-oriented television shows, film actors, and popular music. It has since returned to its traditional mix of content, including music, entertainment, and politics. The first magazine was released in 1967 and featured John Lennon on the cover and was published every two weeks. It is known for provocative photography and its cover photos, featuring musicians, politicians, athletes, and actors. In addition to its print version in the United States, it publishes content through Rollingstone.com and numerous international editions. Penske Media Corporation is the c ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pierced From Within
''Pierced from Within'' is the third album by the death metal band Suffocation, released in 1995. "Synthetically Revived" is a re-recording of the song of the same name from the '' Human Waste'' EP and "Breeding the Spawn" is a re-recording of the title track from the band's previous album. Both this album and '' Effigy of the Forgotten'' have been re-released by Roadrunner Records as part of the Two from the Vault series. Before 2013's '' Pinnacle of Bedlam'', this was the only full-length album by Suffocation not to feature Mike Smith as a drummer. It is the band's last album with guitarist Doug Cerrito and bassist Chris Richards, and the only with drummer Doug Bohn. At 45 minutes and 31 seconds, Pierced From Within is the band’s longest album to date. Track listing *All songs written by Suffocation except where noted. Personnel ;Suffocation * Frank Mullen - vocals * Terrance Hobbs - lead guitar * Doug Cerrito - rhythm guitar * Chris Richards - bass * Doug Bohn - ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Breeding The Spawn
''Breeding the Spawn'' is the second full-length album by Suffocation. Though it still employs the characteristics and elements associated with Suffocation's song writing, the production on the album is much thinner than on other albums, due to financial problems regarding their label Roadrunner Records. However it shows a more complex and technical side of the band. Most likely to make up for the relatively poor production on the album, tracks from ''Breeding the Spawn'' were re-recorded for inclusion on five Suffocation albums to date: "Breeding the Spawn" on ''Pierced from Within''; "Prelude to Repulsion" and "Anomalistic Offerings" on ''Suffocation'' (the latter found on the Japanese version of the album); "Marital Decimation" on '' Blood Oath''; "Beginning of Sorrow" on ''Pinnacle of Bedlam'' and "Epitaph of the Credulous" on '' ...Of the Dark Light''. Track listing Personnel ;Suffocation * Frank Mullen - vocals * Terrance Hobbs - lead guitar * Doug Cerrito - rhythm guit ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Guitar Riffs
A riff is a repeated chord progression or refrain in music (also known as an ostinato figure in classical music); it is a pattern, or melody, often played by the rhythm section instruments or solo instrument, that forms the basis or accompaniment of a musical composition. Though riffs are most often found in rock music, heavy metal music, Latin, funk, and jazz, classical music is also sometimes based on a riff, such as Ravel's Boléro. Riffs can be as simple as a tenor saxophone honking a simple, catchy rhythmic figure, or as complex as the riff-based variations in the head arrangements played by the Count Basie Orchestra. David Brackett (1999) defines riffs as "short melodic phrases", while Richard Middleton (1999) defines them as "short rhythmic, melodic, or harmonic figures repeated to form a structural framework". Rikky Rooksby states: "A riff is a short, repeated, memorable musical phrase, often pitched low on the guitar, which focuses much of the energy and excite ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
