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Suffocation is an American Death Metal band. They fused the predominant Rhythm ic styles of early Death Metal with complex song structures, and started a new subgenre of death metal known as "brutal death metal". Suffocation is placed amongst peers such as Immolation , Mortician and Incantation as being part of a genetic fragment of death metal known as "New York death metal", or "NYDM" for short. The band is also known for having two African American musicians ( Drummer Mike Smith and Guitarist Terrance Hobbs ) which is rare in the Extreme Metal scene. The band was formed in 1990 and has since released several highly-regarded releases on heavy metal labels Relapse Records and Roadrunner Records . In 2004 Suffocation reunited with '', which again saw the launch of an extensive worldwide touring jaunt. In 2007, Suffocation was featured in an advertisement for the History Channel {Link without Title} and are currently compiling material for a live DVD. On June 4th 2007, Suffocation and their label, Relapse Records officially parted ways. {Link without Title} . Suffocation are currently without a record label. LINE-UP
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