The Black Dahlia Murder (band)

American melodic death metal 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.

The Black Dahlia Murder
The Black Dahlia Murder in 2016 (L to R: Brandon Ellis, Max Levelle, Alan Cassidy, Trevor Strnad, & Brian Eschbach)
The Black Dahlia Murder in 2016 (L to R: Brandon Ellis, Max Levelle, Alan Cassidy, Trevor Strnad, & Brian Eschbach)
Background information
OriginWaterford, Michigan, U.S.
GenresMelodic death metal, death metal, metalcore (early)[1]
Years active2001–present
LabelsMetal Blade
Members
  • Brian Eschbach
  • Max Lavelle
  • Alan Cassidy
  • Brandon Ellis

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.[2]

References

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  1. Wall, K. (Ed.) (2015). Encyclopaedia of Australian Heavy Metal. Black Inc.
  2. Harris, Chris; Wiederhorn, Jon (April 27, 2006). "Metal File: Overcast, Black Dahlia Murder, Nevermore, D.R.I. & More News That Rules". MTV News. Archived from the original on July 22, 2009. Retrieved July 5, 2009.