''Blood Oath'' is the sixth studio album by American

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band

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. The band began recording in-studio on January 31 with Joe Cincotta (who worked on the band's last two releases). The follow-up to 2006's self-titled record ''

'' was mixed by Zack Ohren and the

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was once again designed by Jon Zig. It is the band's last album to feature drummer Mike Smith in full. The track "Marital Decimation" is a re-recording of a track of the same name from the ''

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'' album. The album sold 3,600 copies in the United States in its first week of release to debut at position 135 on the ''Billboard'' 200, Suffocation's first entry in the Billboard charts.

Track listing

However there is some sort of mistake on digital edition. Cause these tracks are actually "Pray for Forgiveness" ''instrumental'', and "Dismal Dream" ''rough mix'' version respectively.

Release history

Personnel

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– vocals *

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– lead guitar * Guy Marchais – rhythm guitar * Derek Boyer – bass * Mike Smith – drums ;Production * Zack Ohren – mixing * Joe Cincotta – engineering * John Scrip – mastering

References

;Citations ;Further reading
Suffocation: 'Blood Oath' To Arrive In July - Apr. 6, 2009
on Blabbermouth
Suffocation: 'Blood Oath' Artwork, Track Listing Unveiled - Apr. 16
on Blabbermouth
Suffocation: Final 'Blood Oath' Artwork and Special-Edition Details Revealed - Apr. 23, 2009
on Blabbermouth * AMG Credit Liston AllMusic.com {{Authority control Suffocation (band) albums 2009 albums Nuclear Blast albums