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Incantation

6 concerts

Incantation, founded in New Jersey in 1989 by John McEntee, are stalwarts of American death metal. Based in NYC, their brutal sound combines punishing riffs with varying tempos. Noted for albums like *Onward to Golgotha*, *Dirges of Elysium*, and *Profane Nexus*, they've topped industry charts despite mainstream exclusion. The band's style, evolved through member changes and collaborations with artists like Dan Swanö, is both critically acclaimed and fan-favorite. They celebrated over 30 years with their 2023 release, *Unholy Deification*.

Suffocation

18 concerts

Suffocation, formed in New York, are death metal pioneers known for balancing brutal and technical sounds. Influential albums include Effigy of the Forgotten and Breeding of the Spawn. Achieving chart success with Blood Oath, they reformed in 2004 after a split. Collaborations have been with producers like Joe Cincotta. Iconic frontman Frank Mullen retired in 2019, succeeded by Ricky Myers.