Thanks for watching, everyone! Go support The Black Dahlia Murder and celebrate their triumphant return. Sidenote: Oops, I accidentally combined "Transcosmic Blueprint" and "Utopia Black" into one song that doesn't exist-but would probably rule if it did.
Pulled up to a stop light yesterday after work, blasting the new disc. Car next to me was doing the same. Cool little moment where we fistbumped and showed love to Trevor before the light turned green. Good shit.
Lol right? I wore my servitude shirt out and the dude locked on and was like "nice shirt". The boys that notice are always quiet but they're also always awesome.
I’m going to see them with Dying Fetus literally tomorrow, and I’m super stoked to see how they perform live with this adjusted lineup. We forever miss you Trevor , but we’re also so happy that Black Dhalia is pushing forward despite the tragedy!
I'm not a huge Extreme Metal fan, but I love The Black Dahlia Murder, since I discovered them with Nightbringers. This new album is amazing and honors Trevor's life and legacy.
Brad mi amigo, you are absolutely brilliant at this reviews, I do like the way you take it really serious , it’s very respectable with the musicians. I hope we can see you back soon 🫡
The Black Dahlia Murder hold a special spot in my heart not just because they’ve consistently put out fantastic music for twenty plus years but because they are so upfront about being good, welcoming dudes who just happen to make gnarly music. As Brad talks about here, they’ve never felt the need to be more in line with the tone of the music they make. I’ve always felt like there is this pressure for a listener to embody or live up the the music they listen too. Yet, I’m a hugs softie and a Christian (your average metal fan, right?), and bands like TBDM give me a lot of confidence to be those things and still enjoy their music. Pretty rad, I gotta say.
They have the greatest modern metal guitar duo ever now. Two absolute RINGERS with Brian on top of that with all the gonzo riffs he's created over the years. Terrible circumstances aside (but also these same circumstances creating a perfect storm) the best lineup this band could ever have. Trevor would be proud \m/
I never got into these guys. I have nothing against them, but I've tried a few times, and it just hasn't clicked with me. I guess I'm just not a huge fan of mellow death. I'll definitely listen to this one, though and give it a chance. I like that they kept the same guys together. I've also heard from friends that work at places they've played that they're really nice guys. Thanks for the review/tribute, Bradley. Good to have you back (for now)!
I went to school with one band member, Brian, absolutely one of the nicest kids I've every known, to everyone. We even jammed together a couple times. he was just starting to learn guitar, so it wasn't that great, lol
This album is above average for Black Dhalia meaning you can listen to the whole album without having to skip a track because it's weaker than the others. However, No super standout songs but overall a great album. However, there are no super standout songs and I do miss having songs like: In hell is where she waits for me, I will Return, MoonLight Equilibrium, What a Horribble Nightbto Have a Curse, and Miasma, Statutory Ape, Death Mask Divine. Replacing Trevor is an impossible task because there never will be anyone like him and he had some of the darkest lyrics ever. But this band deserves to continue his legacy as best as they can and this is a good start. Keeping Knight and Ellis is essential as they bring the high level playing of a band like Arsis, from where they were poached, to Black Dhalia.
I'll never forget getting to talk to Trevor and the lead singer of Cephalic Carnage after their show probably 15 or however many years ago. I asked Trevor to recommend a band that he thought was a hidden gem. He said Lykathea Aflame for sure. Was a cool moment for me and Elvenefris has been one of my favorite albums ever since.
It reminds me of the everblack abysmal days, with sprinkles of other parts of their earlier sound. Much different than what they put out with nightbringers and verminous. I love it more than the last two and will definitely be high up on my favorite albums by them list. Brian is holding it down and at times I forgot it was him on the album singing. It's exciting to see the next chapter of the band going forward as much as I'll always miss trevor leading the band and everything he's done for the metal scene but it's good to see the band going forward full steam
I was visiting my grandparents in New Mexico when I heard about his death. I rarely cry when I someone famous died. His death made me cry and I ended up hearing their music all day.
great review Brad. I was lucky enough to know Trevor for a time a long time ago back when the band was still pretty young. He asked me to do some work for the band and we would chat a bunch on AIM. really really great guy. loving the new album.
I must say, I wasn't a black dahlia murder until Verminous. That was my introduction and It blew me away, then I heard some of the older album and I lost it, it was amazing so many bangers in almost 20 years of careers. This album is amazing. Rip Trevor Strand. Long live the black dahlia murder.
I definitely remember reading the news like, minutes after it was posted. I was laying in my last apartments livingroom after work just dead tired, and shot up right away. I reread it to my girl for like confirmation and had to walk to the restroom to sit and try to process and just cried my eyes out. That being said, i might be alone on this, but this album is a grower for me. Theyre my favorite metal band, but i was underwhelmed upon first listen. Not because Trevor wasnt there, but to me there were a few things i noticed. The riffs werent as particularly catchy and very memorable, and for as much of a heavy groove is kept by the drums, the blasts i love this band for were almost an afterthought. Which was very weird for me to kind of grasp. Now i am extremely grateful for this album and stoked the men continued on, but like i mentioned i believe this album is a grower. Heard it 4 times now, hoping it comes around more. Loved this vid breakdown dude, subscribed.
I got the vinyl first which was weird because you don’t get the intricate detail you do on headphones. BUT. I noticed that the rhythm bass drums of this album can be headbanged front to back with groove after groove after blast after chug and back into groove. Then when able to stream on headphones it was like HOLY SHIT there’s so much detail in there!! Alright off to clean some toilets while I chug some Servitude!! RIP T.S.
I’m extremely picky with songs and albums. I could love an artist and only like a song or two of a new release. I like a lot of the songs on this new album. R.I.P Trevor & congratulations to The Black Dahlia Murder on this release. I’m sure most people will be pleased
The metal blade DVD with funeral thirst 3 inches of blood I remember watching funeral Thursday the music video and I was hooked I used to be more into hip-hop than slowly and more and more. I became more into the melodic, death, metal and death and metal core The Black Dahlia Murder has been one of my favorite all-time bands by the way you were made to review albums, definite subbing
Verminous was such a triumph so this realease had a lot of pressure on it apart from the obvious. It is no mystery who has been backing Trevor's vocals this past 20 years the cadence still lives in the vocals give Brian some time to find his voice. I was puzzled at the mix from Ellis who produced the album but with in ears Brad's comments on the arrangement makes a lot more sense.
Also, you’re not kidding about a lot of us knowing exactly where we were when we found out. I had to leave work early and hug my kid extra hard. Must have spent a week crying. Still do sometimes. I miss my friend. I know he’s proud as fuck of all of us and double proud of his brothers in TBDM. Thank you for reviewing this one.
They sound better than ever and i was waiting with high expectatiions. I am really excited to ear again and again because there is many layers of METAL to apreciate in this Record. Vitriol, job for a cowboy and now Black dahlia murder. This is my podium for 2024 until this point.
Even though it took a millenea to get the point. Clarity for me has been achieved. There was something about this album, when I listened...and had it on in the background. This album is a "best of" album, with new tracks you've never heard before. The immortals have gone above and beyond for their blast fiend minions. Thank you
@@BangerTV Haha! Also, I was trying really hard to keep it together in the first half. Tears were coming, so I spoke more methodically to remain calm. BUT I HELD IT TOGETHER DAMMIT!
I'll admit I've been very critical of Bradley and his vocal reviews in the past. It was always too robotic and condescending I thought. This time I heard none of that. I appreciate the emotion. Well done Brad
For sure 4 to 4.5 stars They kept that TBDM vibe going 100%. I just feel like somehow there's a little bit of heaviness missing, but that's minimal and just a personal taste thing
I need more time with this album. Upon first listen not very impressed. Bit I want to love it so I am opened up to it. So imma keep giving this a listen
Man I can't hold back fuck Linkin park not into rap rock into talent not bar chords man come on how the hell can anyone put the black dahlia murder into to same sentence as Linkin park
I think 4/5 is fair, Musically the album is excellent and amazing, but the lyrics are a big hindrance, there is some basic grammatical errors that exist in the album that are noticeable, Brains vocals are decent though, I wish he had better microphone technique live, He keeps tilting the microphone and losing 8-12db from not holding the microphone straight to his mouth, Also I'd like to hear him do more deep growls, I think out of the ones I've heard in the album they sounded really good. Other then that I think they definitely have renewed themselves Instrumentally It is excellent definitely unique you can tell the passion is back that felt like it was missing in parts of Verminous, Hoping that the lyrical content improves on the next album, It definitely carries Trevor's Spirit though, so keep on embodying it, I have no doubt the next one after this is going to be sick.
4 skulls?!?!? C’mon man, this is a 10 out of 5 skulls. This album, the fact that it manifested in the wake of Trevor’s passing and then on top of that, is actually an amazing record from all TBDM members is a miracle. Let’s re-review and give this the rating it deserves here. A perfect 5 skulls
@@andrewjohnson9157 it's all good homie. I remember watching an interview w Brian and Trevor when that album was new and apparently a boatload of ppl thought the same thing.
Thanks for watching, everyone! Go support The Black Dahlia Murder and celebrate their triumphant return.
Sidenote: Oops, I accidentally combined "Transcosmic Blueprint" and "Utopia Black" into one song that doesn't exist-but would probably rule if it did.
Wore my RIP Trevor shirt to the grocery store today in honor of this release and got one dude to give me props and say RIP trevor ❤
Pulled up to a stop light yesterday after work, blasting the new disc. Car next to me was doing the same. Cool little moment where we fistbumped and showed love to Trevor before the light turned green. Good shit.
Lol right? I wore my servitude shirt out and the dude locked on and was like "nice shirt". The boys that notice are always quiet but they're also always awesome.
Thanks, Brad
I’m glad I got to see Trevor perform at least once before he passed.
Same here bro!
I liked it but it took awhile for me to get used to the absence of Trevor
Black Dahlia was the band that got me into more extreme metal, truly an amazing band, and a great new album 🤘
I’m going to see them with Dying Fetus literally tomorrow, and I’m super stoked to see how they perform live with this adjusted lineup. We forever miss you Trevor , but we’re also so happy that Black Dhalia is pushing forward despite the tragedy!
Brad, you look like you're in the conference room of my insurance company.
I'm not a huge Extreme Metal fan, but I love The Black Dahlia Murder, since I discovered them with Nightbringers. This new album is amazing and honors Trevor's life and legacy.
Brad mi amigo, you are absolutely brilliant at this reviews, I do like the way you take it really serious , it’s very respectable with the musicians. I hope we can see you back soon 🫡
The Black Dahlia Murder hold a special spot in my heart not just because they’ve consistently put out fantastic music for twenty plus years but because they are so upfront about being good, welcoming dudes who just happen to make gnarly music. As Brad talks about here, they’ve never felt the need to be more in line with the tone of the music they make.
I’ve always felt like there is this pressure for a listener to embody or live up the the music they listen too. Yet, I’m a hugs softie and a Christian (your average metal fan, right?), and bands like TBDM give me a lot of confidence to be those things and still enjoy their music. Pretty rad, I gotta say.
They have the greatest modern metal guitar duo ever now. Two absolute RINGERS with Brian on top of that with all the gonzo riffs he's created over the years. Terrible circumstances aside (but also these same circumstances creating a perfect storm) the best lineup this band could ever have. Trevor would be proud \m/
Personally, I'd rank Mike and Greg from Allegaeon higher. But it's all just taste and preferences 🤘
I never got into these guys. I have nothing against them, but I've tried a few times, and it just hasn't clicked with me. I guess I'm just not a huge fan of mellow death. I'll definitely listen to this one, though and give it a chance. I like that they kept the same guys together. I've also heard from friends that work at places they've played that they're really nice guys. Thanks for the review/tribute, Bradley. Good to have you back (for now)!
I went to school with one band member, Brian, absolutely one of the nicest kids I've every known, to everyone. We even jammed together a couple times. he was just starting to learn guitar, so it wasn't that great, lol
Amazing new album. Moving the band forward by sounding exactly how you want them to. 🎉
This album is above average for Black Dhalia meaning you can listen to the whole album without having to skip a track because it's weaker than the others. However, No super standout songs but overall a great album. However, there are no super standout songs and I do miss having songs like: In hell is where she waits for me, I will Return, MoonLight Equilibrium, What a Horribble Nightbto Have a Curse, and Miasma, Statutory Ape, Death Mask Divine. Replacing Trevor is an impossible task because there never will be anyone like him and he had some of the darkest lyrics ever. But this band deserves to continue his legacy as best as they can and this is a good start. Keeping Knight and Ellis is essential as they bring the high level playing of a band like Arsis, from where they were poached, to Black Dhalia.
I'll never forget getting to talk to Trevor and the lead singer of Cephalic Carnage after their show probably 15 or however many years ago. I asked Trevor to recommend a band that he thought was a hidden gem. He said Lykathea Aflame for sure. Was a cool moment for me and Elvenefris has been one of my favorite albums ever since.
a very important release indead, the men definitely knocked it out of the park. was really happy when i read that Ryan was coming back.
It reminds me of the everblack abysmal days, with sprinkles of other parts of their earlier sound. Much different than what they put out with nightbringers and verminous. I love it more than the last two and will definitely be high up on my favorite albums by them list. Brian is holding it down and at times I forgot it was him on the album singing. It's exciting to see the next chapter of the band going forward as much as I'll always miss trevor leading the band and everything he's done for the metal scene but it's good to see the band going forward full steam
I was visiting my grandparents in New Mexico when I heard about his death. I rarely cry when I someone famous died. His death made me cry and I ended up hearing their music all day.
great review Brad. I was lucky enough to know Trevor for a time a long time ago back when the band was still pretty young. He asked me to do some work for the band and we would chat a bunch on AIM. really really great guy. loving the new album.
Yay a rare Brad sighting!
I must say, I wasn't a black dahlia murder until Verminous. That was my introduction and It blew me away, then I heard some of the older album and I lost it, it was amazing so many bangers in almost 20 years of careers. This album is amazing. Rip Trevor Strand. Long live the black dahlia murder.
Cool to see new albums pulling people into the fold. It was Nocturnal for me. I still think Ritual is their best album though.
I definitely remember reading the news like, minutes after it was posted. I was laying in my last apartments livingroom after work just dead tired, and shot up right away. I reread it to my girl for like confirmation and had to walk to the restroom to sit and try to process and just cried my eyes out.
That being said, i might be alone on this, but this album is a grower for me. Theyre my favorite metal band, but i was underwhelmed upon first listen. Not because Trevor wasnt there, but to me there were a few things i noticed. The riffs werent as particularly catchy and very memorable, and for as much of a heavy groove is kept by the drums, the blasts i love this band for were almost an afterthought. Which was very weird for me to kind of grasp.
Now i am extremely grateful for this album and stoked the men continued on, but like i mentioned i believe this album is a grower. Heard it 4 times now, hoping it comes around more.
Loved this vid breakdown dude, subscribed.
Great and moving review, Brad. Thank you!
Great video. This album is incredible, the rhythm seems to have a bit more groove this time around.
I felt a lot better knowing you were gonna review this, Brad. Well done.
I got the vinyl first which was weird because you don’t get the intricate detail you do on headphones. BUT. I noticed that the rhythm bass drums of this album can be headbanged front to back with groove after groove after blast after chug and back into groove.
Then when able to stream on headphones it was like HOLY SHIT there’s so much detail in there!!
Alright off to clean some toilets while I chug some Servitude!! RIP T.S.
I’m extremely picky with songs and albums. I could love an artist and only like a song or two of a new release. I like a lot of the songs on this new album. R.I.P Trevor & congratulations to The Black Dahlia Murder on this release. I’m sure most people will be pleased
Picky! Lmao!
The metal blade DVD with funeral thirst 3 inches of blood I remember watching funeral Thursday the music video and I was hooked I used to be more into hip-hop than slowly and more and more. I became more into the melodic, death, metal and death and metal core
The Black Dahlia Murder has been one of my favorite all-time bands by the way you were made to review albums, definite subbing
Verminous was such a triumph so this realease had a lot of pressure on it apart from the obvious. It is no mystery who has been backing Trevor's vocals this past 20 years the cadence still lives in the vocals give Brian some time to find his voice. I was puzzled at the mix from Ellis who produced the album but with in ears Brad's comments on the arrangement makes a lot more sense.
Beautiful review. Sorry for your loss bro
This is kinda Death metal's Bon Scott era AC/DC transition to Brian Johnson era AC/DC... brilliant!
I was about to write the something similar. The best come back since ACDCs back in black!
Those were some nice words at the beginning. I'm still digesting this album but i do hear a some Nocturnal and everblack vibe in it.
Well done, Brad. You can tell this was not easy for you 😢
Such a great album, great comeback, like the artwork too
Great review for a Great album. Cheers from Brasil.
Trevor would be proud 🙏 Awesome review Brad 👍
Also, you’re not kidding about a lot of us knowing exactly where we were when we found out. I had to leave work early and hug my kid extra hard. Must have spent a week crying. Still do sometimes. I miss my friend. I know he’s proud as fuck of all of us and double proud of his brothers in TBDM. Thank you for reviewing this one.
Both back from the dead black Dahlia and Brad
Sup James 😎
@@Zachary97 hey 👋 Zach 😈🤘🏻😎!!!
Banger!, been listening to it since yeasterday!
That’s a cute little whale
@@papabillydeth4723 your cute
I've loved watching TBDM grow and change over the years. Servitude is one of the best metal albums in a long time. RIP Trev
The bass is colossal on this album and the drums are thunderous.
I wasn’t sure how’d they go about finding someone to fill the gaping hole left by Trevor (RIP) but I think they did a damn good job!
I was in disbelief the first time I played this front to back, the long high screams give me chills
Great review
They sound better than ever and i was waiting with high expectatiions. I am really excited to ear again and again because there is many layers of METAL to apreciate in this Record.
Vitriol, job for a cowboy and now Black dahlia murder. This is my podium for 2024 until this point.
Fantastic review
it's not Blayne again!
So nice to see Mr. Zorgdrager back!! Don't reviwtire. :(
Loved this review/tribute to the band, and Trevor. Never not missed.
BRAD IS BACK!!!
That beard tho.... on point Sir
Already ordered the album, but watching this it must have been difficult reviewing the album, as you knew the much missed frontman.
How do you know who wrote what song? There aren't specific credits listed in the CD lyric book, it just says all songs written by TBDM.
I got this from the Decibel cover story, although I saw elsewhere that during a livestream Brandon said the split in the comments, too.
Saw them in 06 at the sounds of the underground tour
Love you Brad.
Blast fiend love brother. Thank you
Man I just didn't like this album. Trevor's absence is truly felt....
Your the Best Brad! RIP Trevor and Thank you ❤️👍🤘🤘
Even though it took a millenea to get the point.
Clarity for me has been achieved.
There was something about this album, when I listened...and had it on in the background.
This album is a "best of" album, with new tracks you've never heard before.
The immortals have gone above and beyond for their blast fiend minions.
Thank you
Brad is never late. Nor is he early, he arrives precisely when he means to.
@@BangerTV Haha! Also, I was trying really hard to keep it together in the first half. Tears were coming, so I spoke more methodically to remain calm. BUT I HELD IT TOGETHER DAMMIT!
A wild Brad appears!
Time to go back into review retirement.
Great Review. RIP to a God. Trevor Strnad❤
*_You'd think a 26min53sec video would = 5/5, but no._*
I'll admit I've been very critical of Bradley and his vocal reviews in the past. It was always too robotic and condescending I thought. This time I heard none of that. I appreciate the emotion. Well done Brad
Best song on the album is for sure Transcosmic Blueprint
I think the boys absolutely killed it, and for sure honored Trevor’s legacy and memory
For sure 4 to 4.5 stars
They kept that TBDM vibe going 100%. I just feel like somehow there's a little bit of heaviness missing, but that's minimal and just a personal taste thing
"I was there because he wasn't" heavy man 😔 RIP
That was a very sadly beautiful line
An amazing album from start to finish
🤘💀🤘
The most important release of the year.
I need more time with this album. Upon first listen not very impressed. Bit I want to love it so I am opened up to it. So imma keep giving this a listen
I have been listening to this album all day and it’s Pretty Awesome 🔥👍🤘🤘
🔥🤘🍻
The Crown are certainly not melo-death. Totally death thrash at your throat.
That puking character from the start of the vid looks like a younger Zizek LUL
Didnt wipe his nose tho.
best fucking band and such a good album
Is that a bunghole on the cover?
Only if you imagine it to be.
North pole.
The singer has some Jack Black vibe
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New linkin park and TBDM albums this year with new vocalists. What a time to be alive
Time to acquire some decent musical taste
Man I can't hold back fuck Linkin park not into rap rock into talent not bar chords man come on how the hell can anyone put the black dahlia murder into to same sentence as Linkin park
@@timmystoner7219 🤡
I think 4/5 is fair, Musically the album is excellent and amazing, but the lyrics are a big hindrance, there is some basic grammatical errors that exist in the album that are noticeable, Brains vocals are decent though, I wish he had better microphone technique live, He keeps tilting the microphone and losing 8-12db from not holding the microphone straight to his mouth, Also I'd like to hear him do more deep growls, I think out of the ones I've heard in the album they sounded really good. Other then that I think they definitely have renewed themselves Instrumentally It is excellent definitely unique you can tell the passion is back that felt like it was missing in parts of Verminous, Hoping that the lyrical content improves on the next album, It definitely carries Trevor's Spirit though, so keep on embodying it, I have no doubt the next one after this is going to be sick.
4 skulls?!?!? C’mon man, this is a 10 out of 5 skulls. This album, the fact that it manifested in the wake of Trevor’s passing and then on top of that, is actually an amazing record from all TBDM members is a miracle. Let’s re-review and give this the rating it deserves here. A perfect 5 skulls
DE-florate
Nope, he said it right. Deaf-lorate.
@@Jeffmetal42 lmao, I've been wrong all these years.🤦♂ I stand corrected!
@@andrewjohnson9157 it's all good homie. I remember watching an interview w Brian and Trevor when that album was new and apparently a boatload of ppl thought the same thing.
𝘙𝘦𝘮𝘦𝘮𝘣𝘦𝘳 𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘶𝘯𝘩𝘰𝘭𝘺 𝘱𝘶𝘳𝘱𝘰𝘴𝘦
Great review