For some reason I thought John Kempainen was one of those “I hate touring” dudes, and that said hatred of fart boxes and no pay was one of the key reasons behind his split with The Black Dahlia Murder. But I guess I thought wrong, because Metal Injection tells us that Kempainen is teaming with [...]
One year ago, we got bummed out that BLACK DAHLIA MURDER guitarist John Kempainen quit the band. Since then, the band has found a suitable replacement in former ARSIS axeman Ryan Knight, but many still wondered what would happen to Kempainen, who was a talented guitarist in his own right. Well, looks like he's formed [...]
The Black Dahlia Murder (TBDM) head up the heavy duty ‘Bonecrusher Fest’ tour which kicks off on January 8th in Wiesbaden, Germany and ends in Utrecht, Holland on February 6th 2009. They’ll be joined by 3 Inches Of Blood, Necrophobic and more for 5 UK shows.TBDM Trevor Strnad has this to say: “We are very [...]
The Black Dahlia Murder has announced ‘Deflorate’ as the title of their new album, which is scheduled for release on September 11 / 14. ‘A Selection Unnatural’, the first single, is streaming exclusively on RevolverMag.com now. Vocalist Trevor Strnad comments: “Hear Ye thrashing metal maniacs! We have returned with our most relentless album yet…sure to [...]
THE BLACK DAHLIA MURDER have gained a reputable fanbase throughout the years, especially of those who worship the Gothenburg sound, namely AT THE GATES‘ Slaughter of the Soul album. Their fourth full length, Deflorate, uses the “if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it” mentality as they continue worshipping the Gothenburg formula that got them where [...]
Review by James Greene, Jr.Dictionary.com defines the word “deflorate” as “past the flowering state; having shed its pollen.” That seems wickedly apropos for the Black Dahlia Murder, who have indeed just past their flowering state as the “it” band of death metal. Their last album, 2007’s Nocturnal, was praised to [...]
Deflorate is the first album to feature new guitarist Ryan Knight (ex - Arsis, no more no less), and second with drummer Shannon Lucas and bassist Bart Williams. Now, I've never seen Ryan Knight play live, but if he pulls off half of what he does on Necropolis, I'm sure I'll crap my pants. For their [...]
John Kempainen, lead guitar player for The Black Dahlia Murder, has quit the band just days before the start of their tour with Misery Index and Soilent Green. The band will still do the tour, only as a four piece. I'm glad that BDM care enough about their fans to soldier on, but the idea [...]
For some reason I thought John Kempainen was one of those “I hate touring” dudes, and that said hatred of fart boxes and no pay was one of the key reasons behind his split with The Black Dahlia Murder. But I guess I thought wrong, because Metal Injection tells us that Kempainen is teaming with [...]
Review by James Greene, Jr.Dictionary.com defines the word “deflorate” as “past the flowering state; having shed its pollen.” That seems wickedly apropos for the Black Dahlia Murder, who have indeed just past their flowering state as the “it” band of death metal. Their last album, 2007’s Nocturnal, was praised to [...]