Everblack is the sixth studio album by American melodic death metal band the Black Dahlia Murder. The album was released through Metal Blade Records on June 11, 2013. It is the first release by the band to feature drummer Alan Cassidy and bassist Max Lavelle.
The album sold 13,000 copies in the United States in its first week of release and debuted at #32 on the Billboard 200.The Black Dahlia Murder's "Everblack" debuts at #32 on Billboard Top 200 - Jun. 19, 2013, metalblade.com
Background Everblack is the first album to feature new drummer Alan Cassidy, who replaced Shannon Lucas, and new bassist Max Lavelle, who replaced Ryan "Bart" Williams. Vocalist Trevor Strnad has stated in an interview that the album's name and content was an artistic rebuttal to the speculation that the band had "changed direction" as a result of participating in the 2013 Warped Tour.The Black Dahlia Murder – Everblack - Jun. 03, 2013, metalblade.com Everblack was recorded at various studios: the drums were recorded at Rustbelt Studios, the guitar and bass parts were recorded at Regal Fecal, and the lead guitar and vocal parts were recorded at Audiohammer Studios. Former bassist Ryan Williams served as co-producer and engineer for the album. The cover art was created by artist Nick Keller.
Track listing
Personnel The Black Dahlia Murder Brian Eschbach – rhythm guitar, backing vocals Trevor Strnad – lead vocals Ryan Knight – lead guitar Max Lavelle – bass Alan Cassidy – drums Additional personnel David Mahler - Hammer Dulcimer Mike McKensie - Intro speech on "In Hell Is Where She Waits for Me" Jannina Norpoth - violin Production Produced by the Black Dahlia Murder, Ryan "Bart" Williams Mixing by Jason Suecof, Ryan "Bart" Williams, Alan Douches Mastering by Alan Douches
Chart positions Chart (2013)PeakpositionJapanese Albums (Oricon)151UK Rock & Metal Albums (OCC)25
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