Hymns from the Apocrypha
Studio album by
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]
MetalSucks[8]

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)[9] 81
Swiss Albums (Schweizer Hitparade)[10] 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. Mandy Scythe (November 6, 2023). "Review: Suffocation Continue Their Legacy on Hymns from the Apocrypha". MetalSucks. Retrieved November 16, 2023.
  9. "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.
  10. "Swisscharts.com – Suffocation – Hymns from the Apocrypha". Hung Medien. Retrieved November 16, 2023.


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