The Black Dahlia Murder just postponed their immediate tour of South America until later this year. The band announced this on social media and will now embark on the tour this December. Gatecreeper will provide support! The band is on tour supporting their recent album, Servitude, out now via Metal Blade Records. The album was prominently featured on the 2024 Album of the Year Countdown from Ghost Cult. Read a statement from the band below.
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INTERVIEW: Ryan Knight of The Black Dahlia Murder Discusses The Making of Their “Servitude” Album
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Guitars, bass and vocals for Servitude were recorded at guitarist Brandon Ellis’ home studio in New Jersey while drums were recorded by Mark Lewis in Nashville, Tennessee where the album was also mixed. Servitude was mastered by Ted Jensen. Servitude will be released on digipak CD, cassette, and digital formats as well as vinyl in the following color variants and special editions:
180g Black (US/EU)
Electromagnetic (US)
Rising Smoke (US)
Transcosmic Blue (US)
Endless Tide (US)
Utopian Black (US)
Cursed Creation (US – Exclusive Band Tour Variant)
Limited Edition Box Set w/ Ephemeral Vinyl Variant + Bonus LP That Includes 3 Live Tracks (US – Ltd. 400 / EU – Ltd. 600) *100 remaining
Bloody Pulp (EU – Ltd. 1000)
Nature’s Grain (Impericon Exclusive – Ltd. 300)
Blood Spray (EMP Exclusive – Ltd. 200)
Stone Cold (EU – Ltd. 200)
Lost Nobility (UK – Ltd. 300)
bio:
With the tragic passing of the The Black Dahlia Murder’s frontman and co-founder Trevor Strnad in 2022, band co-founder Brian Eschbach, bassist Max Lavelle, drummer Alan Cassidy, and producer/guitarist Brandon Ellis were faced with a decision: Close the door on one of the most beloved death metal bands of the last twenty years, or carry on in their fallen brother’s charismatic spirit? After a period of profound grief and deep soul-searching, Eschbach moved from guitar to vocals, setting aside his lifelong identity as a live guitarist for the survival of the band. Former The Black Dahlia Murder member Ryan Knight returned to the fold to take Eschbach’s place on guitar. The new lineup made their debut in the band’s hometown of Detroit in late October 2022 for a tribute show for Strnad.
Fast forward to right about now: The Black Dahlia Murder’s new album is the one that many would have thought impossible. Servitude marks Eschbach’s recorded debut as The Black Dahlia Murder’s lead vocalist and lyricist—and their first with Knight on guitar since 2015’s Abysmal. The members of The Black Dahlia Murder know that some will be skeptical of an album without Trevor’s inimitable presence. But many fans have already embraced the band’s decision to move forward.
The Black Dahlia Murder:
Brian Eschbach – Lead vocals
Max Lavelle – Bass
Alan Cassidy – Drums
Brandon Ellis – Lead guitar, backing vocals
Ryan Knight – Rhythm guitar, backing vocals
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