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Tag Archives: Trevor Strnad
ALBUM REVIEW: The Black Dahlia Murder – Servitude
Replacing the irreplaceable is an impossible task so when the tragic news about Trevor Strnad broke in May 2022, many were left wondering what was next for The Black Dahlia Murder. When the Detroit death metal act revealed their intention to carry on, the next question was who would be chosen to fill that huge, bespectacled void.Continue reading
INTERVIEW: Ryan Knight of The Black Dahlia Murder Discusses The Making of Their “Servitude” Album
In this episode, Ghost Cult’s Ragin Rosie chatted with Ryan Knight of The Black Dahlia Murder! Their new album “Servivtude” is coming soon via Metal Blade Records, and it will be their first since the passing of Trevor Strnad. Ryan and Rosie discussed writing the new album and a lot more! Continue reading
CONCERT REVIEW: Orbit Culture – Repentance Live at The Magic Stick
It started out as a quiet Monday evening in Midtown Detroit last week, but the show happening at The Magic Stick was going to change all that. The snug, swanky second-floor spot is a former bowling alley that provides an intimate space to catch some of the best, up-and-coming bands out there. So having Swedish stars, Orbit Culture headline at this cozy hall made a lot of sense. The Extreme, Modern Metal darlings are currently opening on a few dates for the “Here Comes the Pain” tour with the legendary Slipknot. When they are not crushing it in arenas playing for maggots, they are making their own headlining appearances. They brought along Chicago’s Repentance with them to Detroit and the night was about to get very loud.
ALBUM REVIEW: Hyperdontia – Harvest of Malevolence
Genuine question here: how many folks listen to Death Metal strictly because of the vocals? Or let me rephrase, the growls and shrieks are the most important aspect to the listener? And no, this is not coming from the point of view of one of those “I like Heavy Metal, but not the screaming stuff” fans. Continue reading
CONCERT REVIEW: Lorna Shore – Aborted – Ingested – Angelmaker – Ov Sulfer Live at Saint Andrew’s Hall
Saint Andrew’s Hall is one of Detroit’s hot spots for catching a good show. The Live Nation owned venue hosts all genres and caters particularly well to the heavier ones. Last week, Deathcore sweethearts, Lorna Shore brought their The Pain Remains Tour to town to support their new album. This month-long, stateside run is every ear gauged kid’s dream. With an impressive span of openers to add incentive, there is a reason why this show sold out.
CONCERT REVIEW: In Flames – Fit For An Autopsy – Orbit Culture – Vended Live at The Crofoot
A hint of that classic autumn smell floated in on a slight breeze last Monday evening as Michigan metalheads gathered in Pontiac to catch the Melodic Death Metal veterans, In Flames. The Crofoot is an entertainment complex located in Detroit’s most northern suburb and is considered a local treasure. Home to three acclaimed music venues, the historic building was an ideal spot to host Gothenburg’s finest and their openers. In Flames has recently re-signed with Nuclear Blast and is getting ready to release their fourteenth full-length album, Foregone (Nuclear Blast) in 2023. To celebrate their new chapter, these Swedish guys brought on their tour the blossoming bands Vended, Orbit Culture, and Fit For An Autopsy. Their excellent choices in support set them up for memorable evenings full of metal mayhem.
The Black Dahlia Murder Frontman Trevor Strnad’s Memorial Held In Detroit
A memorial for The Black Dahlia Murder’s late frontman and metal ambassador Trevor Strnad, was held on Saturday, July 30 at St. Andrew’s Hall in Detroit, Michigan. Trevor passed away on May 11th, 2022. The private event was attended by friends, family members, and music industry colleagues of Trevor’s including Brian Slagel and Michael Faley of Metal Blade Records, and Broken Hope guitarist Jeremy Wagner. All three posted to social media to mark the occassion. You can read our tribute to him here, and there is still time to purchase a Trevor tribute/charity shirt from Nightshift Merch at the link in the post below.
The Black Dahlia Murder Releases a Charity Tribute Shirt to Trevor Strnad
Six weeks after the passing of their iconic frontman Trevor Strnad, The Black Dahlia Murder has released a charity tribute shirt worldwide. All proceeds will help his family cover expenses incurred by Trevor’s death and benefit the Common Ground Resource & Crisis Center. There has been an ongoing outpouring of love and tributes to Trevor from bands, fans, and friends. Please consider picking up this shirt and show your love for one of the best dudes ever to live, as well as a great artist.
IN MEMORIAM: Remembering Trevor Strnad of The Black Dahlia Murder (1981-2022)
I’m not going to start this write-up and pretend like I have a solution for grief or that I’ve made peace with the fact that Trevor Strnad of The Black Dahlia Murder is no longer with us. As of this writing, it’s been nearly a week since his passing and frankly, I’m still trying to process that. Telling myself that it can’t be true since I’ve seen Strnad and his bandmates have seemingly all the fun onstage at least seven times.
In time I’ll accept what has occurred. But let’s take a look back.