Make Them Suffer

Make Them Suffer is a pivotal figure in the Australian heavy music export boom, originating from Perth in 2008. Their sound identity is defined by a 'blackened symphonic' approach to deathcore, a style they helped pioneer with their 2012 debut 'Neverbloom'.

Over their career, they have transitioned from the raw, orchestral-heavy deathcore of their early years toward a more nuanced, progressive metalcore sound that incorporates industrial synths and pop-inflected melodic hooks. The band is notable for its consistent use of a female keyboardist/vocalist, a role that has been central to their aesthetic through several lineup changes, most recently solidified by Alex Reade. Critically, they are praised for their ability to maintain a high level of technicality without sacrificing the 'big-screen' cinematic feel of their compositions. They occupy a unique space between the technical brutality of Fit For An Autopsy and the atmospheric, synth-driven metalcore of bands like Northlane or Spiritbox. Their influence is seen in the rising wave of 'blackened' core bands who utilize symphonic arrangements to heighten emotional stakes.