While not exactly original, Unhallowed, the debut full-length from Detroit, MI, quintet the Black Dahlia Murder is a well-executed slice of melodic death/black metal in the tradition of Swedish masters Dissection and At the Gates.
They've clearly studied those bands, as is reflected in the racing, dual-harmonized guitar riffs that form the foundation of this album, but then again, the riffs are at times a little too reminiscent of what many folks will have already heard on albums such as Storm of the Light's Bane and Slaughter of the Soul.
The vocals are a little different, though, consisting of a high-pitched shriek that's complemented by a lower, more standard death metal growl.
Also of note is the drumming, which is pretty swift, even by this genre's standards.
This band has a lot of youthful energy and chops and has the potential to do something great if they can come up with something less imitative and more their own.
| Title/Composers | Performer | Listen | Time | Size | Size | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | UnhallowedThe Black Dahlia Murder, Trevor Strnad | The Black Dahlia Murder | Play | 01:59 | 4 MB | 10 MB |
| 2 | Funeral ThirstThe Black Dahlia Murder, Trevor Strnad | The Black Dahlia Murder | Play | 03:55 | 8 MB | 29 MB |
| 3 | Elder MisanthropyThe Black Dahlia Murder, Trevor Strnad | The Black Dahlia Murder | Play | 02:34 | 5 MB | 19 MB |
| 4 | ContagionThe Black Dahlia Murder, Trevor Strnad | The Black Dahlia Murder | Play | 03:23 | 7 MB | 24 MB |
| 5 | When the Last Grave Has EmptiedThe Black Dahlia Murder, Trevor Strnad | The Black Dahlia Murder | Play | 03:11 | 7 MB | 24 MB |
| 6 | Thy Horror CosmicThe Black Dahlia Murder, Trevor Strnad | The Black Dahlia Murder | Play | 02:55 | 6 MB | 22 MB |
| 7 | The Blackest IncarnationThe Black Dahlia Murder, Trevor Strnad | The Black Dahlia Murder | Play | 04:43 | 10 MB | 35 MB |
| 8 | Hymn for the WretchedThe Black Dahlia Murder, Trevor Strnad | The Black Dahlia Murder | Play | 04:18 | 9 MB | 32 MB |
| 9 | Closed Casket RequiemThe Black Dahlia Murder, Trevor Strnad | The Black Dahlia Murder | Play | 04:25 | 10 MB | 33 MB |
| 10 | ApexThe Black Dahlia Murder, Trevor Strnad | The Black Dahlia Murder | Play | 05:05 | 11 MB | 33 MB |
| 36 mins | 83 MB | |||||
| 36 mins | 265 MB | |||||
| Artist | Job | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bob Arson | Instructor |
| 2 | The Black Dahlia Murder | Composer, Primary Artist, Producer |
| 3 | Jason Clifton | Mastering |
| 4 | Brian Ebert | Photography |
| 5 | Brian Eschbach | Guitar, Vocals |
| 6 | Cory Grady | Drums |
| 7 | Mike Hasty | Engineer, Producer |
| 8 | Jon Kemppainen | Guitar |
| 9 | David Lock | Bass |
| 10 | Trevor Strnad | Composer, Vocals |
| 11 | Adam Wentworth | Graphic Design |
| 12 | Ryan Williams | Engineer |
| 13 | Jon Zig | Logo |
| Quality | Format | Encoding | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard | MP3 | 320kps 44.1kHz | MP3 is an audio coding format which uses a form of lossy data compression. The highest bitrate of this format is 320kbps (kbit/s). MP3 Digital audio takes less amount of space (up to 90% reduction in size) and the quality is not as good as the original one. |
| CD Quality | FLAC | 16bit 44.1kHz | FLAC is an audio coding format which uses lossless compression. Digital audio in FLAC format has a smaller size and retains the same quality of the original Compact Disc (CD). |