The Black Dahlia Murder - Aftermath (Official Video)
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 12 มิ.ย. 2024
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THE BLACK DAHLIA MURDER:
Brian Eschbach - lead vocals
Max Lavelle - bass
Alan Cassidy - drums
Brandon Ellis - lead guitar, backing vocals
Ryan Knight - rhythm guitar, backing vocals
will release their tenth studio album, Servitude, on September 27, 2024 via Metal Blade Records.
“Before the tragedy, no one ever thought this band was going to exist without Trevor.”
That’s THE BLACK DAHLIA MURDER’s co-founder Brian Eschbach telling it like it is. With the tragic passing of the band’s frontman and co-founder Trevor Strnad in 2022, Eschbach, bassist Max Lavelle, drummer Alan Cassidy, and producer/guitarist Brandon Ellis were faced with a decision: Close the door on one of the most beloved death metal bands of the last twenty years, or carry on in their fallen brother’s charismatic spirit?
“Everyone that’s in the band now is someone that Trevor and I searched for,” Eschbach says. “We spent so much time on the road together that everyone understands the mission statement. We don’t really need to talk about it. We just need to make great music and try to make people happy playing it.”
After a period of profound grief and deep soul-searching, Eschbach moved from guitar to vocals, setting aside his lifelong identity as a live guitarist for the survival of the band. Former THE BLACK DAHLIA MURDER member Ryan Knight returned to the fold to take Eschbach’s place on guitar. The new lineup made their debut in TBDM’s hometown of Detroit in late October 2022 for a tribute show for Strnad.
Fast forward to right about now: THE BLACK DAHLIA MURDER’s new album is the one that many would have thought impossible. Servitude marks Eschbach’s recorded debut as THE BLACK DAHLIA MURDER’s lead vocalist and lyricist-and their first with Knight on guitar since 2015’s Abysmal.
“I just had to lean into it hard,” Eschbach says of approaching Servitude in a completely new role. “Honestly, writing the lyrics for this album was easier for me than writing the music for the three songs that I wrote music for. I’d pick a subject, research it, and just kinda dive in. Even though it’s not something I’d really ever done before, there was a natural flow to it once I started.”
You can hear the thrilling results on “Aftermath,” the ripping lead single, which envisions a post-apocalyptic cannibal scenario. “We wanted that one to be heard first because it’s one of the faster songs on the album, if not the fastest,” Eschbach says. “We wanted that very aggressive BLACK DAHLIA melodic death metal feel coming right at you. Lyrically, it’s about a meteor that fucks up the whole planet, but there’s still people living. Kind of like The Walking Dead, but with no zombies-so you get right to how people deal with it. And by the end, they’re eating each other.”
The members of THE BLACK DAHLIA MURDER know that some will be skeptical of an album without Trevor’s inimitable presence. But many fans have already embraced the band’s decision to move forward.
“More than pressures or expectations from the fanbase, I feel their trust and support,” Ellis says. “We've always done what we do for them, and they've appreciated our consistency over the years. The global outcry following Trevor's passing has shown us how important the band's music has been to so many people, and how important it is that we continue in his honor. Under all that weight, I think we all knew what needed to be done.”
“We put in everything we had, and this is the album that felt right to make,” he adds. “I'm proud of it and proud of the five of us. You can never please everybody, but I know that this music will be a healing and positive force for those who embrace it!”
The guitars, bass and vocals for Servitude were recorded at Ellis’ home studio in New Jersey. The drums were recorded by Mark Lewis in Nashville, Tennessee where the album was also mixed. Servitude was mastered by Ted Jensen.
"AFTERMATH" VIDEO CREDITS:
Director, Cinematographer, Editor, Post-Production FX:
David Brodsky for My Good Eye: Music Visuals
www.mgenyc.com
Producer, 1st AD, Cinematographer:
Allison Woest for My Good Eye: Music Visuals
2nd AD, Performance Lighting Director, Grip:
Robb Brown
Performance Gaffer, Additional Performance Cinematography:
Mike Compitello
Narrative Lighting Director:
Adam Pernick
Narrative Gaffer:
Lindsey Fehr
Pyro:
Cesar Benitez
Louis Arroyo
Narrative Make-Up and Practical SFX:
Kelly Harris
Audio Playback Tech, Additional Performance Cinematography:
Marshall Weiczorek
Performance Production Assistants:
Ben Armes
Rowland Scheessele
Starring:
Eamonn Farrell
Brent Hofmann
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3. AFTERMATH
SO HERE WE ARE YOU THOUGHT YOU'D SEEN IT ALL STILL AMONGST THE LIVING AFTER THE FALL THE BURNING ROCK FELL FROM THE SKY LAID WASTE TO OLD WORLD MOST DID DIE ROAMING THE FIRE ADAPTING TO ASH SCAVENGING TO SURVIVE TIME AND PRESSURE MAKE US CLASH FEEDING OFF EACH OTHER WHEN WE CAN THE DECISIONS THAT WE MAKE BEG THE QUESTION "ARE WE STILL HUMAN?" RESOURCES DWINDLE FAST ILL DESPERATION HAUNTS THE LAND OUR MORALS CRUMBLE STEADILY SADLY OUR SOULS DETERIORATE WE'LL SOON EXPIRE THE THRESHOLD MAXED ARMS IN AIR SOME DO CRY WHY GOD HAVE YOU TURNED BLIND EYE TO THINK YOU'VE SEEN THE WORST BRUTAL TRUTH SHALL SURELY HURT EXISTENCE MAY BE A GIFT BUT EVER ENTWINED WITH SUFFERING "WHAT DOESN'T KILL YOU MAKES YOU STRONGER" FOOLING OURSELVES FOR HOW MUCH LONGER? PUSHING 'GAINST NATURE'S GRAIN KIDDING OURSELVES THAT WE'RE STILL SANE THE SHAME ENDLESS PAIN LIVING IN AFTERMATH OLD WORLD LONG GONE THOSE LEFT THE REMNANT INSANE CARRY ON SOBBING AS THEY CHEW RECENT ALLIES BECOME FOOD SLOWLY MANS FLAME DIES OUT NO ENERGY TO SHOUT THIS WORLD ONCE MAJESTIC OUR LOST NOBILITY TAKING EYES FOR EYES WHATS LEFT OF MANKIND NO LONGER SEES FEEDING ON EACH OTHER WHILE WE CAN THE DECISIONS THAT WE’VE MADE THERE’S NO QUESTION NO LONGER HUMAN TO THINK YOU'VE SEEN THE WORST BRUTAL TRUTH SHALL SURELY HURT EXISTENCE MAY BE A GIFT BUT EVER ENTWINED WITH SUFFERING "WHAT DOESN'T KILL YOU MAKES YOU STRONGER" FOOLING OURSELVES FOR HOW MUCH LONGER? PUSHING 'GAINST NATURE'S GRAIN KIDDING OURSELVES THAT WE'RE STILL SANE THE SHAME ENDLESS PAIN LIVING IN AFTERMATH
Old world long gone
@@hackt.1271 The remnant insane carry on
@@neszero 🤘
Shall we hit the bong...
@@evrinescarsega9740 A.S.A.P
Trevor’s legacy continues. I’m so happy they all stuck together and even brought Ryan back. This album is going to fucking rule.
RIP Trevor, miss you bud
This album is going to have the beat guitars in Death Metal period. 2 legit lead guitarists. I cannot wait till tomorrow.
The Ryan era was the worst TBDM era, with the exception of Everblack. Everything else he was apart of sucked
I'm definitely digging the vocals now that I actually hear them. I couldn't hear them well enough in live recordings to tell if they were good, but this proves it to me that they are gonna do great things with his voice.
Yea Ryan is a G
Trevor’s fuckin so proud right now and we are too!
No he's not. He's dead.
@@tijuas a comment like this only proves that you are clearly not a TBDM fan. But it’s never too late!! This is such a great band! Every single one one of them are extremely talented and amazing humans
@@tijuasThe Spirit of Trevor lives on!
Hell fvcking yeah, totally damn true
@@tijuas *tips fedora*
Eschbach is a hard working dude, and he will continue to push this band forward.
The Brian Dahlia Murder 💪
Cause he is bach
To be honest, listening to this made me tear up. Sticking together and weathering the storm with your bros no matter what. That’s how you honor Trevor’s legacy
Gave me goosebumps.
Literal chills through the entire track. I can't even explain how excited and proud I am of Brian's progress in this. To not only step up and keep Trevor's energy and spirit alive, but really show off his chops that a lot of us old-school fans remember from their live performances in the early years. I'm both nostalgic and hopeful as fuck for this album.
Me too man. It feels heavy, not just the crushing riffs this time ya know. I feel so thankful to these guys for keeping the dream alive.
Shit, me too man. 🤘
yup.
Brian sounds incredible! So blown away! Trevor must be watching over this so very fondly , TBDM forever
Blast fiends for life
Blast fiends!
Sworn to black we'll always be.
NIGHTBRINGERS
🖤🦍🖤
Here we are brothers
Trevor Forever
Shame selfish cowards that choose to abandon all the people that love them and put them trough so much pain. Shame works as a great deterrent
@@disco4535 you have no idea what you are talking about.
I am sure YOU could easily jump out of the darkness when these "cowards" don't even crawl eh?
cumstain...
@@disco4535you are so dense, probably due a Darwen award. Pretty sure you've said that for the reaction, so well done for finding a band and community to aim at (needlessly) with your INcel comments. The only shame here is your dad's pull out game.
Anyone reading going through tough times, this guy doesn't speak for most people and DEFINITELY not Blast Fiends.
@@danfarnworth7296 Apparently you have a difficult time with reading comprehension. I didnt say shame people that seek help, and stop praising those cowards that abandoned their family. Praise and glamorize those that fight. Shame and forget those that dont. Shame is an excellent deterrent for people psychologically. Explain to me, without using some womanizing insult like "incel", how what he did wasnt selfish and cruel to his loved ones.
@@disco4535INcel comment touch a nerve? No idea how you've come to this conclusion that me describing you as an INcel is feminine in any way. What it seems like here is that one of us is educated to a first class degree with hons. level, and well, the other probably thinks the big bang theory is when someone drops a gruff in a condom and it gets popped. But, alas... IT'S YOUR CALL 😂😂😂
It is insane how much Brian sounds like Trevor on this track. It's almost as if Trevor is speaking through him and it literally gives me chills. I'am blown away by how good this is and this could not honor Trevor any better. My soul is smiling right now 🤘
Not really.
@@JoseJr1977 Nah, he's definitely pulling some Unhallowed vibes here.
He sounds kinda like Unhallowed era Trevor. Just raw and gravelly
Not really 😕 @@The_JustJoshing
@@supaded973 just my opinion
I had to keep reminding myself that Trevor was gone.
Holy fuck Brian.
Thank you.
Thank you
Thank you
You have taken the lead, and that shit is INCREDIBLE
Trevor is smiling on you all.
#Trevorforever
#Blastfiends4life
Best album of 2024 coming soon!!!!
@@SecretAgentBeans Same
Im so happy they didn't do anything wacky and just went with the older formula that we all know and love, not too much change all at once. God bless black dahlia, looking forward to another amazing addition to the catalog.
This reminds me of like Nocturnal meets Ritual and I'm absolutely here for it!
Well said
I still feel like Brian sounds like Unhallowed era Trevor, and I love it
Was just thinking the same thing
This is exactly what I was thinking
Not at all u need to relisten to unhallowed
Ritual era fs
I actually never made that connection and now I can't unhear it
I still can't believe the vocals sometimes reach the highs of Nocturnal Era. I was worried we'd lose that high tone from the older albums. I'm actually excited for this record now.
Good album dude 😎
Idk how you guys are doing this. After all these years and albums together...
That's some true inner strength.
guys, i almost didnt wanna even listen to the band anymore cause i thought how could i ever enjoy it without trevor but yall proved me wrong. thanks guys. thanks for continuing on. i dont ever deal with death when it comes to humans, ive always stuffed it away and i dont know why, but after finishing the song, im in tears typing this and RIP trevor and thanks for going on.
Brian’s transitions from highs to lows had me doing a double take. Great job guys. Thank you so much.
I had to do a triple take
First time I heard that I was like YESSSSSS
This is scary good, Brian is carrying that torch proudly. Rest In Peace Trevor.
The next two days will feel like eternity.
EDIT: WORTH IT
Woke up thinking that 😅
Brian is a fucking legend, being the singer of this band after Trevor is a near imposible task. Loved the energy of this track and i am looking foward for this album. NOCTURNAL MAJESTY! SWORN TO BLACK WE WILL ALWAYS BE!
No matter how many times I listen to that song, that part always makes me stank face.
Get them a Grammy for this
I’m here for the timeline where TBDM becomes Dethklok level popular, 12th largest economy after Denmark lol
I bet Trevor is jamming to this right now and feeling so proud
I wonder how he died? 😢
I still can’t believe Trevor’s gone, but this song definitely makes us remember his presence.
Brian might be the only one that could pull this off. Him and the rest of the band sound amazing and im super excited for this album. Also, the fact that he looks like a young Jack Black puts a smile on my face.
As if they hadn’t already, the men just cemented themselves in metal history for the greatest comeback of all time.
This is unabashedly textbook & god tier melodeath.
Where Trevs passing created a vacuum, this return is a black hole of awesome new beginnings.
What a tribute. Outstanding guys! 👏🏻
We miss you, Trevor. I'm sure you're super proud of the boys carrying on.
I love you guys so much thank you for continuing on!!! RIP TREVOR LONG LIVE THE BLACK DAHLIA MURDER! I always imagine Trevor is at every show upon the stage in astral form doing guitar solo finger flicks as you all crush it on stage!
Should we hit the bong before we view this?!
Mando 🫡
🫡🫡🫡
Mandatory
Took a dab before watching the video and 🤯
Yes sir
Blast fiends unite!!! We love and miss you papa Trev
The kings of melodic death metal have returned with Trevor's passion flowing through every single member. New album is going to CRUSH.
Man nothing excites me more than Dahlia riffs. Let's fucken GOOOOOOO !!!!!!!
That we cant hear in the mix. I fucking love this band, but just imagining the album with quiet guitar kills me inside
I mean I can hear them, but you’re right, they are kinda sitting in the back of the mix a little bit too much
"Existence may be a gift but ever entwined with suffering" Is such a WILD line. I'm so happy my weekly existential crisis pops up out of fuckin nowhere from the Black Dahlia Murder lol. So fuckin metal, this song rules, you all rule. Glad to see new music from y'all still. Thanks, just wow.
I can hold my breath for a long time!
Trevor would be so proud, guys. Thank you all so much.
Brian's vocals just keep getting better and better. I know he himself said he'd not try to imitate Trevor and wouldn't ever be able to replicate him perfectly, but damn, at times it's almost like you could hear Trevor being channelled through him.
Listened to this track on Spotify and Its fire! Eschbach does an excellent job as lead vocalist respectively. Glad to have Ryan Knight back. Max & Brandon ROCK! Rest in peace Trevor Strnad.🤘🏼
Holy shit! New Black Dahlia is incoming so steep and intense. Brian and the whole band carries the torch with such intensity and uncompromised finesse. Trevor smiles somewhere in there for sure! 🖤
I guess the TBDM guys decision to continue, is also every single one of us. There has to be more to life than daily average jobs and paying mortgages. TBDM is also embodiment and channel for everyone of us - to enjoy and celebrate life. Also not to take everything so damn seriously.
There has to be release within the music and in the live shows, to be able to escape rigors of daily life. As so many have said, blast fiends for life!!!
If anyone had a shroud of a doubt before, now it's answered, the kings are back baabby!
So glad you guys are still making music. Life wouldn't be the same without more Black Dahlia. Glad to see the vocals are still lethal even without Trevor. May he rest in peace knowing the band is still in good hands.
Great job all of you, but especially you, Brian. You do Trevor justice. Thank you.
That song is insanely good! Brian sounds almost the same like Trevor. I’m fucking stoked to hear the rest of that record.
Biggest love to Brian and the boys. Big shoes to fill and I'm so glad they didn't let the band go. Fkn sick track! Can't wait to listen to the full record
i love this band. RIP Trevor. The guitarist becoming the vocalist makes me love them even more. The coolest!!
It takes a huge amount of love to carry this weight, and to fill the shoes of Trevor. We don’t deserve you, Brian. Bravo
What an amazing song! Just heard it, and I just gotta say bravo to Brian. I wasn't sure how he was going to sound with new music, but man he absolutely killed it. You can definitely hear some Trevor in his vocals. Trevor's looking down with a smile. Amazing track! This gets me even more hyped for the full album!
what a present for all the fans.. !!! Omg THANK YOU FOR THIS PIECE OF PERFECT ART .. rip Trevor ❤
I think Trevor wherever he's watching this from must be very proud of Brian stepping up to take on the lead role, and the rest of the band for continuing to soldier on too. Looking forwards to your next album.
My heart is in this band in so many ways. Keep blasting.
im glad the soul of this band is still there
Trevor's spirit continues in the band, what a great vocal job Brian, the others continue to do the best they know how to do, rock hard.
How doesn't this have more views? Idk about y'all, but as a TBDM fan, I've been waiting for a song post Trevor for so long.
Honestly I didn't expect to like it, cause no one can replace Trevor. But this is actually incredible. Banger. 10/10
The band that keeps me alive.
Rest in peace Trevor. We miss you. 🫶
Brian I wouldn't have thought so. Keep it up. 🤘
TBDM NEVER DISAPPOINTS ❤
*Trevor Forever*
Amen to that!
So proud of what they’ve become through the aftermath. I think Trevor would be proud too.
TBDM forever!!!!!
Honestly the best they've sounded in years. Good job, Brian. 😊
Very solid, glad to see how Trevor's work stills alive
This fucking rules. Couldn't be happier. Brian's vocals are perfect, obviously. Just incredible
If you wanna get a taste of Brian on lead vocals listen to the track "Their thwarted patience" off of Vermonous it's just him on vocals. I think He's gonna kill it on this new material. Can't wait.
That song doesn’t seem to be on Spotify or on the regular version of Verminous… do you have a special edition?
It is on You Tube@@ramayomama
@@ramayomamabut yes it was a bonus track and not on the full length
@@ramayomama it is on You Tube
Im feeling weird emotions for a deathmetal albums release that ive never felt before. Oh shit
A blackened Phoenix rises
Sounds like Trevor's brother. This dudes vocals is great and this song proves that TBDM is here to stay. Stoked for the new music!
Practically is with how long Brian has been there
I must’ve listened to this song 10+ times since I woke up. I cried as soon as the vocals started. It’s so good. Trevor would be proud. 🤘🏻🖤
Rest in Power Trevor, The boys I'm sure have honored you and your legacy well here. ALL HAIL TBDM
This band continues to push the envelope. So fucking proud of you guys. Much love.
Wherever Trevor is he smiles, looks back at you guys and goes…🤘🤘🤘🤘
I’ve prob listened 100x by now and it’s so damn good. I was honestly kinda worried. The best part for me is that it sounds reminiscent of Trevor and not exactly like him. Which makes it better imo because I’m reminded of him instead of thinking it’s him or sounds just like him.
Sworn To Black We'll Always Be 🖤
Brian sounds great, song is killer, video is awesome! Trevor would be proud! Glad you’re all carrying on❤️❤️🤘🏻🤘🏻
This is a return for the history books. I can't imagine the band continuing any other way.
Much respect to the boys, especially Brian. He's been killing it since he stepped up as frontman and has only gotten better! I'd like to think Trev would be proud of his boys 😭
For Trevor, for their legacy, for the band, for the fans. Long live to BDM 🤟
Trevor would be so proud of you guys.
So glad the OG shredders are still going strong. We'll always miss Trevor but Brian absolutely crushed it here. Amazing performance. Hell yeah, dudes!
Reaction coming soon?
Brian on vocals is incredible and the band sounds good as ever. Trevor would be proud
LETS FUCKING GO FIENDS
Ron Swanson can fucking growl.
The Black Dahlia Murder legacy is alive and well
Brian is such an amazing musician. And the whole band... y'all are my favorite for great reason.
It's like Trevor never left. the lyrics and the vocal performance really honor his legacy.
This is my week-early birthday present! I can’t wait.
Same. Mine is on the 21st. Doesn't get much better than this!
WE ABOUT THAT HYPE SHIT NOW!!
The definition of brothers through hell and back Trevor is so fucking proud your real fans will have y'all back til the end
I will never stop loving TBDM. I'm so glad they are continuing. Trevor will forever be my favorite inspiration.
Can’t wait to WAKE AND BAKE TO THIS!!!!!!
Yes yes yes ! This year ì gonna see them 4 Times in europe
Same. Where are you going? Are you part of the Blast Fiends?
@@Nekrofireyo! I got in the website nightshift some Merch and the red card lifetime member but i dont know how it works…😂
@@Nekrofirestuttgart, lindau in June and Milan and at Summerbreeze in August
I got in nightshift some Merch and the red card lifetime member but i do not know how it works 😂
@@abcscream It is a facebook group of about 10k, many of them great friends since I joined the group. I will be in Stuttgart and at Summer Breeze.
This is absolutely, undeniably TBDM - proud of these guys for surging on (and Brain sounds uncannily like old Trevor days, so good)
I've watched this video so many times I've lost count. Each time, fighting back tears. I know none of these guys personally but just feel incredibly proud of these guys for persevering through such an unimaginable loss. Thank you for so much incredible music, great job guys!
I remember finding this band when I heard about Trevor's death. But I only started listening to this band a few months ago. And I hate that I didn't listen to this band earlier, but better late than never.
Welcome! I've been a blast fiend, The TBDM fan club basically since 05. Trevor was amazing on the the albums but he was even better live. He was the best vocalist and front man in all of Metal. His crowd work was absolutely legendary. I've never seen a lead singer work a crowd better than he did. I mean when he was on stage he was the world's conductor. You should watch the DVDs Fool 'Em All and Majesty. His personality really shows through in them.
Me too man! I really started to listen to their stuff at december/23 and the band has been carrying me through some really dark times in my life. It is already one of my favorite bands, and i really hope for a concert in Brazil, my country.
@@CL053DC45K37yup, I saw funeral thirst on one of the mtv channels when they still played music,2005 sounds about right and I was an instant fiend 😂😂😂 but my friend was watching with me who is not a metal fan and he said wtf is wrong with this guy is he a schizo, R.I.P PAPA TREV
Lets go!!!!! Blast fiends unite!!! Show us your muscles!!!!
So dope to see Brian continue to do The Black Dahlia Murder work. A huge guitar influence now also doing vocal work. Hell yea! 🤘
Best death metal line up ever.
You guys absolutely crushed it 💪
HEARTBURN ❤️🔥
This fuckin rips. Kudos to Ryan for keeping Trevor's spirit alive through music. I'm getting goosebumps.
I’m crying rn, I was a little scared that I wouldn’t like their new stuff,but goddamn it this slaps! RIP Trev, we miss you man
HAIL Tbdm 👹 horns up mfs 🤘🏼 great job boys
It’s crazy Brian’s lows sound exactly like Trevor’s
I disagree they are not as mean or as frequent.
Trevor would be proud right now. Thanks for keeping the legacy going dudes ❤ can’t wait to see you all live again.
R.I.P Trevor....you boys are doing him proud with this one
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