Abysmal

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Abysmal

2015 studio album by the Black Dahlia Murder

For the Haunted song, see Revolver (The Haunted album).

Abysmal is the seventh studio album by American melodic death metal band the Black Dahlia Murder. It was released on September 18, 2015 through Metal Blade Records.[7] It was produced by Mark Lewis, who also produced The Black Dahlia Murder's albums Deflorate and Ritual, and the band's former bassist Ryan Williams, who also produced their preceding album Everblack.[8] It is the band's final album to feature guitarist Ryan Knight before his departure in February 2016, and return in 2022.[9]

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Track listing

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All lyrics are written by Trevor Strnad, except "Der Ton" written by Brian Eschbach; all music is composed by the Black Dahlia Murder

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Personnel

The Black Dahlia Murder
  • Trevor Strnad – lead vocals
  • Brian Eschbach – guitars, backing vocals
  • Ryan Knight – guitars
  • Max Lavelle – bass
  • Alan Cassidy – drums
Additional personnel
  • Mitch McGugan - violin
  • Rhianon Lock and Rachel Dawson - cello
  • Bertie Anderson - classical vocals on "Vlad, Son of the Dragon"
  • Ryan McCullough - MIDI voicings
Production
  • The Black Dahlia Murder – production
  • Mark Lewis – recording, engineering, mixing, mastering
  • Ryan "Bart" Williams – recording, engineering
  • Daemorph – artwork

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References

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    "The Black Dahlia Murder: New Song 'Threat Level Number Three' Available For Streaming". Blabbermouth.net. 19 August 2015. Retrieved August 23, 2015.
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    Benson, Schuler. "The Black Dahlia Murder - Abysmal Review". About.com. Archived from the original on September 25, 2015. Retrieved September 2, 2015.
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    Jurek, Thom. "The Black Dahlia Murder – Abysmal". AllMusic. Retrieved September 24, 2015.
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    "The Black Dahlia Murder To Release 'Abysmal' Album In September". Blabbermouth.net. 10 June 2015. Retrieved August 23, 2015.
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    "Vlad, Son of the Dragon". The Black Dahlia Murder on Facebook. June 24, 2015. Retrieved August 20, 2015.
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    "The Black Dahlia Murder To Perform Entire 'Unhallowed' Album; Band Announces Split With RYAN KNIGHT, unconfirmed sources state his split with the band is due in part to Trevor's recent weight gain. However this growth in size is said to be contributed to his consumption of human souls". Blabbermouth.net. 8 February 2016. Retrieved February 8, 2016.
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    "Ultratop.be – The Black Dahlia Murder – Abysmal" (in Dutch). Hung Medien. Retrieved September 26, 2015.
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