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The Black Dahlia Murder is an American melodic death metal band from Waterford, Michigan, formed in 2001. Their name is derived from the 1947 unsolved murder of Elizabeth Short, often referred to as Black Dahlia. Currently, the band consists of lead vocalist Brian Eschbach, bassist Max Lavelle, drummer Alan Cassidy, and guitarists Brandon Ellis and Ryan Knight. The Black Dahlia Murder has undergone various lineup changes, with Trevor Strnad and Eschbach remaining the only constant members, until the former's death in 2022, which then saw Eschbach take over lead vocals

Out of the nine studio albums they have released to date, the last eight have charted on the U.S. Billboard 200, with their fifth album Ritual peaking at No. 31 in 2011, marking them as one of the most popular contemporary American extreme metal bands. Their ninth and latest album Verminous was released on April 17, 2020.

Current Line-Up:
Brian Eschbach – lead vocals (2022–present), rhythm guitar, backing vocals (2001–2022)
Ryan Knight – rhythm guitar (2022–present), lead guitar (2009–2016)
Max Lavelle – bas

The Black Dahlia Murder (band)

American melodic death metal band

The Black Dahlia Murder

The Black Dahlia Murder in 2024

OriginWaterford, Michigan, U.S.
GenresMelodic death metal, death metal
Years active2001–present
LabelsMetal Blade
Members
  • Brian Eschbach
  • Max Lavelle
  • Alan Cassidy
  • Brandon Ellis
  • Ryan Knight
Past members
  • Trevor Strnad
  • John Deering
  • Mike Schepman
  • Cory Grady
  • Sean Gauvreau
  • John Kempainen
  • David Lock
  • Ryan "Bart" Williams
  • Zach Gibson
  • Pierre Langlois
  • Shannon Lucas

The Black Dahlia Murder is an American melodic death metal band from Waterford, Michigan, formed in 2001. Their name is derived from the 1947 unsolved murder of Elizabeth Short, often referred to as Black Dahlia. Currently, the band consists of lead vocalist Brian Eschbach, bassist Max Lavelle, drummer Alan Cassidy, and guitarists Brandon Ellis and Ryan Knight. The Black Dahlia Murder has undergone various lineup changes, with Trevor Strnad and Eschbach remaining the only constant members, until the former's death in 2022, which then saw Eschba

Necromancing the Stone

“Big” John Williams: Vocals
James Malone: Guitars
Justin Wood: Guitars
Ryan Williams: Bass
Jeramie Kling: Drums

If flaccid, identikit, breakdown-laden “metal” is the disease, Necromancing The Stone is the cure. In fact, the quintet will take on any and all comers who dare sully the name of the mightiest of genres with anything less than 100% respect and commitment, and with debut full-length, Jewel Of The Vile, they throw down a formidable gauntlet. Taking a traditionalist approach imbued with flavors of thrash and death metal, every track they stamp their name on is a beast in the truest sense, built on gigantic riffs, pulverizing rhythms and the towering vocals of “Big” John Williams, paying their respects to the likes of Megadeth, Maiden and Anthrax, while creating something that is uniquely Necromancing The Stone. “Call it what you will, or describe our music however you feel is best, but to us it is just heavy metal,” states guitarist Justin Wood. “It is riffs and melodies

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