Suicide Silence is an American deathcore band formed in 2002 in Riverside, California. The band quickly garnered attention in the heavy metal community for their aggressive style, blending elements of death metal and metalcore. Their debut full-length album, 'The Cleansing,' released in 2007, was a groundbreaking record in the genre and led to significant mainstream success. Over the years, Suicide Silence has dealt with challenges, including the tragic loss of lead vocalist Mitch Lucker in 2012, but continued to evolve their sound with subsequent releases. Their innovative approach and resilience have maintained their status as influential figures in the deathcore scene.