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MAKE THEM SUFFER Set For New Self-Titled Album

By Larry Petro, News Monkey
Sunday, August 18, 2024 @ 11:31 AM


Out November 8th Via Sharptone Records; Video For Oscillator" Debuts

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A full-circle moment forged alongside years of endurance and innovation, as Perth metalcore group MAKE THEM SUFFER announce their fifth studio album, with the self-titled full length due out on November 8 via Greyscale Records in Australia and SharpTone Records for the rest of the world.

Spanning 11 tracks of inventive ferocity, MAKE THEM SUFFER finds the five-piece in unwavering control of their sonic identity. Bound with lashings of melodic light and blistering shade, the album also fearlessly steps into new creative waters that embraces yet boldly expands upon the group's foundational symphonic, progressive, and blackened textures.

Also accompanying the announcement of a brand new album today, MAKE THEM SUFFER unveil their new single and video "Oscillator": a scintillating blend of bounce, hulking electronics, and razor-sharp melodics set against MAKE THEM SUFFER's trademark thought-provoking lyrical content.

Watch the music video for "Oscillator" on KNAC.COM HERE.

""Oscillator" is more than just a song about screen addiction; it delves into the profound impact this addiction has on mental health," the band shares. "As we become more reliant on this constant source of stimulation, our baseline joy and excitement for life in general becomes lowered. I believe we are currently facing a mental health crisis, largely attributable to screen addiction."

Amongst a lineup change, a global pandemic, and the residual reality of external expectations, MAKE THEM SUFFER faced ongoing hurdles leading into their fifth studio album; and yet the band's self-titled 2024 full-length is one unflinchingly driven by cohesion and candor, simultaneously honoring their past while expounding their present in torridly authentic fashion.

"The decision to self-title our latest record was a significant one," shares the group. "It stands as an authentic representation of the band's sound. We loved our band name in the early years, however, through all these years of growth, we believe the songs on this album are the best representation of Make Them Suffer as a name and, more importantly, as our vision for the band. The album represents years of growth, evolution of sound, and is a 'full circle' representation of that vision."

Tracing its origins back to 2022, the new MAKE THEM SUFFER era was first set in motion by the announcement of Sean Harmanis (vocals), Nick McLernon (guitar), Jaya Jeffery (bass), and Jordan Mather (drums) releasing the blistering single "Doomswitch" as well as joining forces with Alex Reade taking up the role of backing vocalist and keyboardist, aka MAKE THEM SUFFER's trademark "Fifth Member". Following on with singles "Epitaph" and "Ghost Of Me", MAKE THEM SUFFER ultimately crafted their forthcoming new album in between an exceedingly busy international touring schedule as live music opportunities continued to rise in the post-pandemic landscape.

Self-produced along with returning collaborator Jeff Dunne (Disturbed, Ice Nine Kills, Fit For A King) on engineering, mixing and mastering duties, MAKE THEM SUFFER is ultimately a dynamic return to heavier terrain bolstered by bold new elements, representing a new chapter that also honors and snapshots the hurdles and hard work faced by MAKE THEM SUFFER along the way.

"It feels like all the pieces have come together to create a special moment in the band's career," MAKE THEM SUFFER share. "The album is the result of years of accumulation of material, experimentation, and growth. We think that really comes through in the songs. We're incredibly excited for people to hear our self-titled record, and even more excited about what the future holds. We can't wait to bring these songs to life on big stages with bigger productions, giving them the spectacle they deserve."

The band finishes, "Anybody following the band over the past number of years knows we have undergone immense change, self-discovery, and subsequently, have experienced a reinvention. We feel as if the stars have aligned to create a very special time in the band's career and we can't wait to show everyone that growth."

Forming in 2008, MAKE THEM SUFFER roared to life armed with ferocious deathcore leanings before stamping their name on the heavy scene with lashings of melodic flair via their 2012 debut full length Neverbloom. From here, a fearless pursuit of creative exploration would see the group morph from local Perth favorites into stalwart fixtures on the world stage, expanding their reach into melodic death metal, heavy metalcore, symphonic elements and beyond.

Previously releasing four studio albums, including 2020's How to Survive A Funeral, which debuted at #17 on the Australian Charts, MAKE THEM SUFFER have amassed millions of streams, performed sold out headline runs, and toured the globe alongside a horde of industry heavyweights, including Parkway Drive, While She Sleeps, ERRA, and Stray From The Path.

In 2024 alone, MAKE THEM SUFFER have continued their world domination with an almost entirely sold out Australian tour supporting BRING ME THE HORIZON with SLEEP TOKEN in April, a run of European and UK festivals, including Download Festival, Copenhell, and Jera On Air, and their huge Suffer Forever Australian headline tour set to kick off later this month. Already sold out in Brisbane, Newcastle, and Melbourne, MAKE THEM SUFFER will be joined by special guests BURY TOMORROW, SPITE and BLOOM for this unforgettable down under run, before the band head across the ditch for a headline show in New Zealand, and close out 2024 supporting BURY TOMORROW in the UK and Europe.

MAKE THEM SUFFER TRACK LISTING:

  • "The Warning"
  • "Weaponized"
  • "Oscillator"
  • "Doomswitch"
  • "Mana God"
  • "Epitaph"
  • "No Hard Feelings"
  • "Venusian Blues"
  • "Ghost Of Me"
  • "Tether"
  • "Small Town Syndrome"


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