Suffocation That rat-a-tat you hear isn't some drive-by shooting, but N.Y. death metal band Suffocation booming on the hi-fi. Growly-assed vocals, bumping bass and gnarly guitars tangle with each other to unleash the heaviness. Label hassles, numerous releases, break-ups and reunions haven't aged these cats' angst, who released their debut way back in 1991. Crank the amps, but don't forget to duck. With Labyrinthe and Faith in Ashes. Tremont (Samir Shukla)