The Black Dahlia Murder (band)
The Black Dahlia Murder is an American melodic death metal band from Waterford, Michigan, formed in 2001. They are named after the 1947 unsolved murder of Elizabeth Short, often known as Black Dahlia.
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 The Black Dahlia Murder in 2016 (L to R: Brandon Ellis, Max Levelle, Alan Cassidy, Trevor Strnad, & Brian Eschbach) | |
| Background information | |
| Origin | Waterford, Michigan, U.S. |
| Genres | Melodic death metal |
| Years active | 2001–present |
| Labels | Metal Blade |
| Associated acts | Abigail Williams, Arsis |
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Out of the eight studio albums they have released to date, the last seven have charted on the U.S. Billboard 200, with their fifth album Ritual peaking at No. 31 in 2011.[1]
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The Black Dahlia Murder in 2006. From left to right: Eschbach, former bassist Ryan Williams, former lead guitarist John Kempainen, Strnad and former drummer Pierre Langlois.
The Black Dahlia Murder performing at the With Full Force Festival, July 2014
The Black Dahlia Murder - Wacken Open Aire 2016
The American melodic death metal band The Black Dahlia Murder at Party.San Metal Open Air 2018 in Obermehler-Schlotheim, Germany.
The Black Dahlia Murder - Wacken Open Aire 2016
Co-founder and frontman Trevor Strnad in 2018
Co-founder and the band's leading songwriter Brian Eschbach
References
- ↑ Harris, Chris; Wiederhorn, Jon (April 27, 2006). Metal File: Overcast, Black Dahlia Murder, Nevermore, D.R.I. & More News That Rules. MTV News. http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1529689/20060427/overcast.jhtml. Retrieved July 5, 2009.
