Everblack (The Black Dahlia Murder album) explained

Everblack
Type:studio
Artist:the Black Dahlia Murder
Cover:Everblack (The Black Dahlia Murder album) cover.jpg
Released:June 11, 2013
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Genre:Melodic death metal
Length:44:33
Label:Metal Blade
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Everblack is the sixth studio album by American melodic death metal band the Black Dahlia Murder. The album was released through Metal Blade Records on June 11, 2013. It is the first release by the band to feature drummer Alan Cassidy and bassist Max Lavelle.

The album sold 13,000 copies in the United States in its first week of release and debuted at #32 on the Billboard 200.[1]

Background

Everblack is the first album to feature new drummer Alan Cassidy, who replaced Shannon Lucas, and new bassist Max Lavelle, who replaced Ryan "Bart" Williams. Vocalist Trevor Strnad has stated in an interview that the album's name and content was an artistic rebuttal to the speculation that the band had "changed direction" as a result of participating in the 2013 Warped Tour.[2] Everblack was recorded at various studios: the drums were recorded at Rustbelt Studios, the guitar and bass parts were recorded at Regal Fecal, and the lead guitar and vocal parts were recorded at Audiohammer Studios. Former bassist Ryan Williams served as co-producer and engineer for the album. The cover art was created by artist Nick Keller.

Personnel

The Black Dahlia Murder
Additional personnel
Production

Chart positions

Chart (2013)Peak
position
Japanese Albums (Oricon)[3] 151
UK Rock & Metal Albums (OCC)[4] 25

Notes and References

  1. http://www.metalblade.com/us/news/the-black-dahlia-murders-everblack-debuts-on-billboard-charts/ The Black Dahlia Murder's "Everblack" debuts at #32 on Billboard Top 200 - Jun. 19, 2013
  2. http://www.heavyblogisheavy.com/2013/06/03/the-black-dahlia-murder-everblack/ The Black Dahlia Murder – Everblack - Jun. 03, 2013
  3. Web site: http://www.oricon.co.jp/prof/artist/320352/products/music/1021260/1/. ja:エヴァーブラック. Oricon. Oricon. August 12, 2014.
  4. Web site: 2013 Top 40 Rock & Metal Albums Archive. Official Charts Company. August 12, 2014.