Frank Mullen of Suffocation | Birth of Suffocation, The Chop, Life Outside of Music | Ep.9

C.R. is joined by Colby from The Heavy Metal Sit Down in this conversation with the absolute legends of Death Metal, Mr. Frank Mullen. There is no denying the influence and impact that Frank has had on Death Metal and nearly every subgenre attached to it. Frank not only exemplifies what it means to be a metal vocalist, but also what it means to be a frontman...both on and off the stage. In this conversation, we cover the vast timeline that has been Frank's career as well as his childhood, adoption, relationships, and retirement from the music business. This is a MUST-WATCH from beginning to end. SPONSOR: Grindcore Coffee Co. https://grindcorecoffeeco.com/00:00 - Welcome to Episode 901:03 - Life in Long Island, NY01:35 - Frank Drops a BOMB Early...I am Adopted03:04 - Finding His Biological Mother06:20 - What Was Frank Like as a Kid?07:02 - The Dynamics of Long Island08:10 - First Bands11:10 - Becoming a Vocalist12:01 - The Country Argument15:10 - Mullen School of Vocal Delivery *19:32 - The Mystique of Early Metal21:30 - Birth of Suffocation 26:14 - The Physical Demands of Vocal Duties28:27 - A Legend Retires29:36 - Where is CR's Copy of Legacy of Violence?32:46 - 90s Death Metal Dudes Were Weird33:27 - Aug '95...Frank Shaves His Head37:38 - Bald Frank Finds His Stage Persona39:53 - The Origin of the Chop42:27 - Still Talking with the Fellas43:14 - Bowing Out and Finding a Replacement48:10 - More Time with Family and Friends52:33 - The Re-Birth of Suffocation55:17 - What's Your Favorite Suffo Album?56:14 - What's Your Favorite Suffo Song?58:55 - Breeding the Spawn...Production Whoops01:00:40 - The Magic of Producers01:06:37 - Wiki-lies..01:07:44 - Frank and his Daughter01:09:33 - The Youth and New Bands01:12:08 - Frank the Actor01:15:09 - Wrapping it up... Check out The Growl Podcast merch store: https://www.thegrowlpodcast.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thegrowlpodcast/