About This Album

Dive into the relentless sonic assault of Suffocation’s seminal masterpiece, *Pierced from Within*, now available on CD—a must-have for devoted death metal aficionados and collectors of groundbreaking extreme music. Released in 1995, this album stands as a towering beacon in the brutal death metal genre, showcasing the band’s unparalleled technical prowess and pioneering role in shaping the sound that defines modern death metal today. Hailing from Long Island, New York, Suffocation emerged in the early 1990s as one of the foundational acts of brutal death metal and technical death metal, infusing their compositions with intricate riffing, thunderous blast beats, and guttural vocals. *Pierced from Within* represents the band at their creative zenith—melding complex riffs, oppressive grooves, and jaw-dropping tempo shifts that have inspired countless artists across extreme metal’s vast landscape. This second full-length release captures the essence of Suffocation’s signature style: an intense blend of guttural low-pitched growls from frontman Frank Mullen, precision drumming courtesy of Marrelli or Reinert (depending on release variations), and guitar work from Terrance Hobbs and Doug Cerrito that masterfully weaves brutal riffing with technical sophistication. The album’s production, spearheaded by Scott Burns at Morrisound Recording in Tampa, Florida—famed for crafting some of death metal’s most iconic recordings—delivers a raw yet polished sound that perfectly balances clarity with visceral aggression. Lyrically, *Pierced from Within* delves into themes of existential anguish, psychological torment, and critiques of societal decay, enveloped within Satanic and macabre imagery that complements the crushing brutality of the music. Tracks like “Infecting The Crypts,” “Pierced from Within,” and “Synthetically Revived” are quintessential examples of the band’s ability to merge extreme heaviness with complex song structures, driving relentless intensity without sacrificing musicality. For fans of iconic death metal trailblazers such as Cannibal Corpse, Morbid Angel, and Obituary, Suffocation’s *Pierced from Within* stands as a monumental work that helped define the brutal death metal subgenre—combining speed, fury, precision, and unmistakable groove into a legendary collection of tracks. The impact of this album is evident in its enduring influence on modern acts within technical and brutal death metal circles. This CD edition is pressed with high-fidelity sound quality, preserving every guttural vocal growl, intricate drum fill, and razor-sharp riff with pristine clarity. The packaging features original artwork and band photography, housed in a jewel case with an informative booklet containing liner notes, lyrics, and credits—perfect for fans who value both sonic brutality and collectible presentation. Elevate your death metal collection with Suffocation’s *Pierced from Within* on CD—the definitive brutal death metal experience that continues to resonate powerfully within the extreme music community. Order now and witness the unrelenting force that shaped a genre and established Suffocation’s legacy as death metal titans.