Suffer in Heaven is the seventh studio album by American deathcore band Chelsea Grin. It was released on March 17, 2023, as the second part of a double album split as two separate releases, with the first part, Suffer in Hell, previously released on November 11, 2022. As with the previous album, former drummer/co-vocalist Pablo Viveros, despite being on hiatus from the band since 2021 and had made commitments with another artist in the downtime during COVID-19 pandemic to perform and tour, was still a member of the band, but would continue to take a hiatus from the band to fulfill his commitments,[6] with session member Nathan Pearson taking his place.

Suffer in Heaven
Studio album by
ReleasedMarch 17, 2023
GenreDeathcore[1]
Length26:45
LabelONErpm
Producer
  • Jeff Dunne
  • Zach Jones
Chelsea Grin chronology
Suffer in Hell
(2022)
Suffer in Heaven
(2023)
Singles from Suffer in Heaven
  1. "Sing to the Grave"
    Released: January 20, 2023[2]
  2. "Fathomless Maw"
    Released: February 17, 2023[3]
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Metal Injection9/10[4]
Wall of Sound8/10[5]

Vocalist Tom Barber described Suffer in Heaven to be heavier and more aggressive than Suffer in Hell.[7] In support of the album, the band toured with Carnifex in the United States in April and May 2023, supported by bands Left to Suffer and Ov Sulfur.[8]

Track listing

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All tracks are written by David Flinn, Stephen Rutishauser, Tom Barber, and Zach Jones

Suffer in Heaven track listing
No.TitleLength
1."Leave with Us"4:06
2."Orc March" (featuring Dustin Mitchell of Filth)3:56
3."Fathomless Maw"3:26
4."Soul Slave"2:10
5."The Mind of God"3:12
6."Yhorm the Giant"3:15
7."Sing to the Grave"2:36
8."The Path to Suffering"4:04
Total length:26:45

Personnel

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Chelsea Grin

  • Tom Barber – vocals
  • Stephen Rutishauser – guitars
  • David Flinn – bass
  • Nathan Pearson – drums

Additional musicians

  • Dustin Mitchell – guest vocals on track 2

Additional personnel

  • Jeff Dunne and Zach Jones – production

References

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  1. ^ Daniel Cordova (17 March 2023). "THE WEEKLY INJECTION: New Releases From KAMELOT, CHELSEA GRIN & More Out Today 3/17". Metal Injection. Retrieved 31 March 2023.
  2. ^ Ricky Aarons (20 January 2023). "Chelsea Grin Prepare For Suffer in Heaven with 'Sing to the Grave'". Wall of Sound. Retrieved 31 March 2023.
  3. ^ Ricky Aarons (17 February 2023). "Chelsea Grin Are Unchained on Suffer in Heaven's 'Fathomless Maw'". Wall of Sound. Retrieved 31 March 2023.
  4. ^ Jordan Blum (16 March 2023). "Album Review: CHELSEA GRIN Suffer In Heaven". Metal Injection. Retrieved 31 March 2023.
  5. ^ Andrew Kapper (17 March 2023). "Chelsea Grin – Suffer In Heaven (Album Review)". Wall of Sound. Retrieved 31 March 2023.
  6. ^ Ricky Aarons (12 August 2022). "Chelsea Grin Finally Reappear with 'Origin of Sin' & Announce Double-Album". Wall of Sound. Retrieved 12 August 2022.
  7. ^ Ricky Aarons (23 February 2023). "Tom Barber – Chelsea Grin/Darko (US) 'I Would Rather Sharpen My Blade… And Just Put Out Music'". Wall of Sound. Retrieved 31 March 2023.
  8. ^ Greg Kennelty (14 February 2023). "CHELSEA GRIN, CARNIFEX, LEFT TO SUFFER & OV SULFUR Announce North American Tour". Metal Injection. Retrieved 31 March 2023.