Abysmal is the seventh studio album by American melodic death metal band the Black Dahlia Murder. It was released on September 18, 2015 through Metal Blade Records. It was produced by Mark Lewis, who also produced The Black Dahlia Murder's albums Deflorate and Ritual, and the band's former bassist Ryan Williams, who also produced their preceding album Everblack. It was the band's last album to feature guitarist Ryan Knight before his departure in February 2016, until his return in 2022 and performance on Servitude in 2024.
Track listing
Personnel The Black Dahlia Murder Trevor Strnad – lead vocals Brian Eschbach – guitar Ryan Knight – guitar Max Lavelle – bass Alan Cassidy – drums
Additional personnel Mitch McGugan - violin Rhianon Lock and Rachel Dawson - cello Bertie Anderson - classical vocals on "Vlad, Son of the Dragon" Ryan McCullough - MIDI voicings
Production The Black Dahlia Murder – production Mark Lewis – recording, engineering, mixing, mastering Ryan "Bart" Williams – recording, engineering Daemorph – artwork
Charts Chart (2015) Peak position
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