Abysmal Explained
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.[1] 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.[2] It was the band's final album to feature guitarist Ryan Knight before his departure in February 2016, until his return in 2022 and performance on Servitude in 2024.[3]
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
Notes and References
- Web site: Blabbermouth.net. The Black Dahlia Murder To Release 'Abysmal' Album In September. 10 June 2015 . August 23, 2015.
- Web site: Vlad, Son of the Dragon. The Black Dahlia Murder on Facebook. June 24, 2015. August 20, 2015.
- Web site: Blabbermouth.net. 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. . 8 February 2016 . February 8, 2016.
