Death metal just got a double shot of chaos — one forging something new, the other tearing something old apart.
First up: a brand-new supergroup has crawled out of the underground. ABLATION — featuring members of SANGUISUGABOGG and SUFFOCATION — have officially announced their debut EP “Lethal Abuse,” set to drop May 29 via Iron Fortress Records.
The lineup is stacked:
- Devin Swank (vocals)
- Eric Morotti (drums)
- Derek Boyer (bass)
- Rich Nagasawa (guitar)
Recorded with producer Joe Cincotta (known for work with OBITUARY and SUFFOCATION), the six-track EP also features guest appearances from former SUFFOCATION frontman Frank Mullen. The title track “Lethal Abuse” is already out — and it hits exactly as hard as you’d expect.
But here’s where things get messy.
In a move that feels as explosive as the music itself, drummer Eric Morotti has officially quit SUFFOCATION after a decade behind the kit — and he didn’t leave quietly. In a brutally honest statement, Morotti cited toxic conditions.
“There comes a point in your life where you pick YOU! You must choose to change, evolve, or be stuck in the same routines forever. Today. On my. Birthday. I have chosen to step away from Suffocation to prolong my health, myself. My integrity. I will not work with toxic. Abusive drug addicts. Let alone allow them to boss me around. I’ve been belittled and stepped all over for too long. That being said. I’ve been having an absolute BLAST with Sanguisugabogg and have been shown what it’s like to be part of real FAMILY. no egos, no power trips. Just bros that love music and being together. Catch me on tour with them still on the Lamb of God tour around the USA!! I love you all, thank you very much to all my fans for supporting me over the years, keep your eyes open for what’s next!”
So yeah — one door violently slammed shut, another kicked open with steel-toed boots.
ABLATION is coming. Morotti is done. And death metal drama? Alive and well.
