Hymns from the Apocrypha

Hymns from the Apocrypha
Studio album by Suffocation
Released	November 3, 2023 (2023-11-03)
Studio	InLine Studio, Long Island, New York, United States
Genre	Brutal death metal, technical death metal
Length	41:22
Label	Nuclear Blast
Producer	Christian Donaldson
Suffocation chronology
...Of the Dark Light (2017) Hymns from the Apocrypha (2023)
Singles from Hymns from the Apocrypha
"Seraphim Enslavement" Released: September 12, 2023 [1] "Perpetual Deception" Released: October 5, 2023 [2] "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
Source	Rating
Blabbermouth.net	8.5/10 [5]
Distorted Sound	8/10 [6]
Metal Forces	8.5/10 [7]
Metal.de	7/10 [8]
Metal Storm	6.7/10 [9]
MetalSucks	[10]
Rock Hard	8/10 [11]

Track listing

No.	Title	Lyrics	Music	Length
1.	"Hymns from the Apocrypha"	Ricky Myers	Terrance Hobbs, Derek Boyer	5:44
2.	"Perpetual Deception"	Myers	Charlie Errigo	4:15
3.	"Dim Veil of Obscurity"	Myers	Hobbs, Errigo	4:23
4.	"Immortal Execration"	Myers	Errigo	4:25
5.	"Seraphim Enslavement"	Myers, Boyer	Hobbs, Boyer, Errigo	4:26
6.	"Descendants"	Myers	Hobbs, Boyer, Errigo	4:20
7.	"Embrace the Suffering"	Myers	Hobbs	4:33
8.	"Delusions of Mortality"	Myers	Hobbs, Errigo	3:49
9.	"Ignorant Deprivation" (re-recorded from Breeding the Spawn )	Mike Smith	Hobbs	5:27
Total length:				41:22

Personnel

Suffocation

• Ricky Myers – vocals (tracks 1-8)
• Terrance Hobbs – lead guitar
• Charlie Errigo – rhythm guitar
• Derek Boyer – bass
• Eric Morotti – drums

Additional musicians

• Frank Mullen – vocals (track 9)

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) [12]	81
Swiss Albums (Schweizer Hitparade) [13]	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. Kleemann, Jannik (October 27, 2023). "Suffocation - Hymns From The Apocrypha Review". metal.de . Retrieved February 29, 2024.
9. omne mettalum (November 13, 2023). "Suffocation - Hymns From The Apocrypha review". Metal Storm . Retrieved February 29, 2024.
10. Mandy Scythe (November 6, 2023). "Review: Suffocation Continue Their Legacy on Hymns from the Apocrypha". MetalSucks . Retrieved November 16, 2023.
11. "Hymns From The Apocrypha". Rock Hard (Vol. 437) (in German). September 15, 2023. Retrieved February 29, 2024.(subscription required)
12. "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.
13. "Swisscharts.com – Suffocation – Hymns from the Apocrypha". Hung Medien. Retrieved November 16, 2023.