Left to Suffer is an American nu deathcore band formed in Atlanta, Georgia in 2019. The band consists of vocalist Taylor Barber, bassist Michael Guglielmi, guitarists Peter Higgs and Jacob Gordon, and drummer Zach Allard. Left to Suffer released their debut album, A Year of Suffering, in 2020. In 2023, they released Feral, their second full-length album. Their third studio album, Leap of Death, was released in 2024. They are scheduled to release their fourth album, entitled Unwelcome Guest, on October 9th this year.
History
Early years and A Year of Suffering (2019–2022) Left to Suffer was formed in Atlanta, Georgia in 2019. They released their first single, "Burden", with then-Lorna Shore vocalist CJ McCreery (who is now the current vocalist for Immortal Disfigurement). They went on to release their debut album, A Year of Suffering, in 2020.
In January 2021, drummer Levi Dunn left the band amicably to pursue a career as a tattoo artist. Shortly afterwards, Alex Vavra was brought on as the group's new drummer.
In April 2021, Left to Suffer released their On Death EP. On Death was the band's breakthrough release, and featured guests from bands including Crystal Lake, Alpha Wolf, and Chelsea Grin. Shortly after releasing the EP, they also released an audiobook based around its lyrics and themes. In October 2021, Left to Suffer collaborated on a single titled "D.N.R.", which featured Lorna Shore vocalist Will Ramos and Ov Sulfur vocalist Ricky Hoover.
In July 2022, the band self-released a six-song EP titled And Dying Forever. And Dying Forever was mixed by Emmure's Joshua Travis. Left to Suffer then spent the month of October touring the United States with Carnifex. In November 2022, they performed a show in Atlanta with fellow Atlantan band Woe, Is Me. In April and May 2023, the band toured across North America with Chelsea Grin and Carnifex, performing as support along with Ov Sulfur.
Feral and Leap of Death (2023–present) In May 2023, Left to Suffer released their second full-length album, Feral. Tyler Lubke wrote in Wall of Sound that Feral was a "phenomenal effort for the band" which "showcased exactly why they are a force to be reckoned with". The song "Artificial Anatomy" features trap metal musician Kim Dracula, and "Primitive Urge" features Fit for an Autopsy's Joe Badolato.
Left to Suffer recorded a three-song EP called Noah, which was co-produced by Three Days Grace drummer and songwriter Neil Sanderson and producer Howard Benson. Sanderson contacted the band on Instagram to invite them to work with him and Benson, after asking Johnny Andrews to name the "coolest heaviest metal band in Atlanta". Sanderson co-wrote the song "Snake" for the EP, which was released as a single in September 2022. Noah was released through Sanderson and Benson's Judge & Jury Records label in August 2023. The same month, the band co-headlined a North America tour with Dutch deathcore band Distant, supported by Justice for the Damned and Cabal.
On August 16, 2024, the band released their third studio album titled Leap of Death.
On April 28, 2026, the band announced their official signing to Hopeless Records. On July 30, 2026, the band announced their upcoming album Unwelcome Guest to be released on October 9, 2026.
Musical style Left to Suffer describes themselves as "nu-deathcore", a combination of nu metal and deathcore. Speaking about the nu metal genre, Left to Suffer's Taylor Barber said, "We enjoy that aspect of making music and doing collaborations that are just outside of our genre."
Accolades Rich Hobson included Left to Suffer in a list of "10 bands saving deathcore" published in Metal Hammer in February 2023. Eli Enis wrote in Revolver in August 2023 that Left to Suffer was a "mainstay" of the deathcore genre.
Band members
Current members Taylor Barber – lead vocals (2019–present) Jacob Gordon – guitars, backing vocals (2019–present) Peter Higgs – guitars, backing vocals (2019–present) Levi Dunn – drums (2019–2021, 2026-present)
Former members
Christian Nowatzki – bass (2019–2025) Alex Vavra – drums (2021–2025)
Touring members Sam Kubrick-Finney – bass (2023) Michael Guglielmi – bass (2025-present) Zach Allard – drums (2025-present)
Discography
Studio albums TitleAlbum detailsA Year of Suffering Released: July 3, 2020Feral Released: May 12, 2023Leap of Death Released: August 16, 2024Unwelcome Guest Released: October 9, 2026
Live albums TitleAlbum detailsLive from Hell Released: December 18, 2020
EPs TitleAlbum detailsOn Death Released: April 23, 2021And Dying Forever Released: July 7, 2022Noah Released: August 3, 2023 Produced by Judge & Jury (Neil Sanderson and Howard Benson)
Singles SongYearAlbum"Burden" (featuring CJ McCreery)2019A Year of Suffering"Just for Now""Lost at Last""Loathe" (featuring Jacob Wallace)2020"Anger"2021On Death"Depression""D.N.R." (feat. Will Ramos and Ricky Hoover)Fixated (featuring Kamiyada+)And Dying Forever"Overwhelming Power"2022"Snake"Noah"Primitive Urge" (featuring Joe Badolato)Feral"Disappoint Me"2023"Artificial Anatomy" (featuring Kim Dracula)"Lost in the Dark" (featuring Paleface Swiss)2024Leap of Death"Forever" (featuring Alejandro Aranda)"Make It Out Alive" (featuring Darius Tehrani)"Give Them Death" "Shallow Grave" (with Sinizter)2025WAR, LIFE, DEATH "Set the World on Fire""Anon" (featuring King 810)"Devils" (with Vastive)
As featured artist SongYearAlbum"BlüdGod" 2024 The Weight of Sound"Say It to My Face" 2024 "Death Walk" (ExitWounds featuring Left to Suffer)2025An Offering to Tragedy"Carry the Weight" 2026
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