Suffocation Interview | Ricky Myers on Hymns from the Apocrypha

G’day legends, Jai That Aussie Metal Guy here with Crannk. This interview takes us back to November 2023, when I caught up with Ricky Myers of Suffocation around the release of the band’s ninth studio album, Hymns from the Apocrypha. The album marked a major new chapter for one of death metal’s most influential bands, with Ricky officially stepping into the lead vocal role after years of performing live with Suffocation. Following a vocalist as iconic as Frank Mullen was never going to be an easy task, but Ricky approached the transition with respect, hunger and a clear understanding of the legacy he was helping carry forward. In this conversation, Ricky opens up about: Stepping into the role previously held by Frank Mullen Moving from behind the drum kit to the front of the stage The nerves and pressure surrounding his first Suffocation studio album Writing all the lyrics and vocal patterns for Hymns from the Apocrypha The themes behind the title track The Book of Enoch, fallen beings, deception and humanity The meaning behind “Seraphim Enslavement” The artwork and visual world surrounding the record Why Frank returned for the re-recording of “Ignorant Deprivation” The new blood within the Suffocation lineup Working alongside Terrance Hobbs, Derek Boyer, Charlie Errigo and Eric Morotti Returning to the band’s old-school writing spirit Balancing evolution with the unmistakable Suffocation sound Touring with Incantation, Stabbing, Skeletal Remains and more And the importance of albums, vinyl, merchandise and supporting live music This was a powerful conversation with Ricky at the beginning of an important new era for Suffocation. Hymns from the Apocrypha is brutal, technical, relentless and completely worthy of the Suffocation name. Crank it loud and support death metal. Hymns From The Apocrypha here: https://suffocation.bfan.link/hftaa More Information: www.facebook.com/suffocation www.instagram.com/suffocationofficial www.twitter.com/suffocation www.tiktok.com/@suffocationofficial    / suffocationofficial   open.spotify.com/user/suffocation_official?si=617347e88d9e423c www.twitch.tv/suffocationofficial #crannkinterviews #jaithataussiemetalguy #musicinterviews #thatmetalstation #suffocation #deathmetal