If Suffer in Hell was Chelsea Grin dragging us through the fiery depths, Suffer in Heaven attempts to take us to the celestial realm—but if this is what heaven sounds like, maybe we should have just stayed in hell. The second part of their ambitious double album picks up right where the first left off, delivering a relentless assault of heaviness, massive breakdowns, and demonic atmosphere.

From the opening track, it’s clear that Chelsea Grin is determined to go all out, pouring every ounce of their talent and aggression into this record. The sheer scale of the sound is overwhelming—towering walls of guitar distortion, gut-wrenching gutturals, and drums that refuse to let up for even a second. They experiment with a wide range of elements, ensuring that no moment feels stagnant. The vocals are a monstrous display of versatility, shifting from deep, cavernous growls to piercing high screams and everything in between. The guitar work is equally varied, jumping between blistering tremolo-picked sections, devastating chugs, and eerie melodic passages. The bass is thick and bouncy, adding a crucial weight to the mix, while the drums sound like an unrelenting force of nature, hitting with incredible precision and ferocity.

However, as the album progresses, it becomes clear that Suffer in Heaven doesn’t quite hit with the same unstoppable momentum as its predecessor. While the front half of the album is filled with explosive energy, the latter half begins to show signs of exhaustion. The aggression is still there, but some of the riffs and breakdowns start to blend together, making it feel like the band might have been running on fumes toward the end. That said, even a slightly fatigued Chelsea Grin is still heavier and more punishing than most bands in the genre. The production is as sharp and layered as ever, making every instrument cut through the mix with clarity and force.

In the grand scheme of things, Suffer in Heaven solidifies Chelsea Grin’s position as one of deathcore’s most formidable acts. It may not fully eclipse the intensity of Suffer in Hell, but it still delivers a brutal and cinematic experience that will leave fans satisfied. If nothing else, this album proves that Chelsea Grin is unafraid to push themselves to the limit—even if they stumble slightly along the way.