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Suffocation - Blood Oath

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Blood Oath is the fifth studio album by American death metal band Suffocation, released in 2009. The record reinforces the band's legacy within the brutal death metal genre, heavily featuring their signature technical guitar riffing and complex, punishing breakdowns. Produced by Joe Cincotta, the album was well-received in the extreme metal community and was later released with bonus tracks for collectors and dedicated fans of the genre.

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When was Suffocation's Blood Oath released and on what label?

Blood Oath came out in 2009 on Nuclear Blast. It was the band's fifth studio album and reinforced their status as pioneers of the brutal and technical death metal genre.

Who played on Blood Oath?

The album features the classic-era lineup of Frank Mullen on vocals, Terrance Hobbs and Guy Marchais on guitars, Derek Boyer on bass, and Mike Smith on drums. That roster delivers the band's signature technical riffing and punishing breakdowns throughout the record.

What are the standout tracks on Blood Oath?

Fan favorites include the title track 'Blood Oath,' 'Dismal Dream,' and 'Come Hell or High Priest.' The record leans on Suffocation's hallmarks — dense technical riffs punctuated by slow, crushing breakdowns.

Did Blood Oath chart, and who produced it?

The album was recorded with longtime Suffocation engineer Joe Cincotta, and it reportedly debuted in the lower reaches of the Billboard 200, around No. 135, which was a career best for the band at the time. It's regarded as a solid late-era entry in their discography.

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