The Black Dahlia Murder Introduces You To "Vlad, Son of The Dragon"

The Black Dahlia Murder is returning with new full-length album "Abysmal," which is officially set for a September 18th release.

The band re-enlisted the services of producer Mark Lewis (Cannibal Corpse, Whitechapel) and former bass player Ryan Williams, who also helped produce "Everblack," with the sole intent to get away from the overt sonic sterility affecting far too many contemporary metal albums.

The world's first look into "Abysmal" is via the track, "Vlad, Son of The Dragon," which is streaming now below. Trevor Strnad (vocals) states:

"The new album, 'Abysmal,' is true to The Black Dahila Murder formula, but further down the evolutionary path we began with our 'Ritual' release. It has bigger, more dynamic and developed songs. People can expect a more raw and natural sounding TBDM record.

"It's the most real and live sounding thing we've done since our debut. It has a real energy and urgency to it. We made a conscious effort of having a more lively and dynamic sound and I feel the result is truly excellent. What I hear is my band playing as they do live when I step off the stage at soundcheck. Therefore, this is the real TBDM incarnate.

"Expect a relentless world ravaging touring cycle from us for the next couple of years. You'd better start exercising your necks now!"

Want to see The Black Dahlia Murder live? You can do so on these dates:

w/ Psycroptic, Colossvs
06/25 Cambridge, AU Newcastle
06/26 Canberra , AU The Basement
06/27 Sydney, AU The Factory
06/28 Brisbane, AU Crowbar

European Summer Tour 2015
07/11 Ballenstedt, DE Rockharz Festival
07/12 Warsaw, PL Hydrozagadka
07/13 Wroclaw, PL Liverpool
07/14 Pecs, HU Rockmaraton
07/15 Munich, DE Kranhalle
07/16 Neukirchen-Vluyn, DE Dong Open Air
07/17 Dour, BE Dour Festival
07/18 Dieburg, DE Traffic Jam Open Air
07/19 Nilvange, FR Thionville
07/20 Paris, FR Le Perit Bain
07/21 Pratteln, CH Mini Z7
07/22 Dornbirn, AT Conrad Sohm
07/23 Pisa, IT The Jungle w/ Suicide Silence
07/24 Tolmin, SI Metal Days Festival