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{{short description|2015 studio album by the Black Dahlia Murder}}
{{other uses|Abyss (disambiguation)}}
{{for|the Haunted song|Revolver (The Haunted album)}}
{{Infobox album<!-- See Wikipedia:WikiProject_Albums -->
{{Infobox album
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| Name = Abysmal
| Type = studio
| name = Abysmal
| Artist = [[The Black Dahlia Murder (band)|The Black Dahlia Murder]]
| type = studio
| artist = [[The Black Dahlia Murder (band)|the Black Dahlia Murder]]
| Cover = AbysmalTBDM.png
| cover = AbysmalTBDM.png
| Released = September 18, 2015
| alt =
| Recorded =
| released = September 18, 2015
| recorded =
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| Genre = [[Melodic death metal]], [[death metal]]
| Length = 37:07
| venue =
| studio = {{plainlist|
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| Label = [[Metal Blade Records|Metal Blade]]
* Rustbelt Studios in [[Royal Oak, Michigan]] (drums)
| Producer = [[Mark Lewis (music producer)|Mark Lewis]], Ryan Williams
* Regal Fecal Studios in [[Warren, Michigan]] (guitars and bass)
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| Last album = ''[[Everblack (The Black Dahlia Murder album)|Everblack]]''<br/>(2013)
* Castle Strnad in [[Auburn Hills, Michigan]] (lead guitar and vocals)
| This album = '''''Abysmal'''''<br/>(2015)
* Studio 53 in [[London]], [[England]] (violin and cello)
| Next album =
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}}
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| Misc =
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| genre = [[Melodic death metal]]
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{{Singles
| Name = Abysmal
| length = 37:07
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| label = [[Metal Blade Records|Metal Blade]]
| Type = studio
| single 1 = Vlad, Son of the Dragon
| producer = The Black Dahlia Murder
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| prev_title = [[Everblack (The Black Dahlia Murder album)|Everblack]]
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| single 1 date = June 24, 2015<ref>{{cite web|publisher=[[Blabbermouth.net]]|url=http://www.blabbermouth.net/news/the-black-dahlia-murder-new-song-vlad-son-of-the-dragon-available-for-streaming/|title=THE BLACK DAHLIA MURDER: New Song 'Vlad, Son Of The Dragon' Available For Streaming|accessdate=August 23, 2015}}</ref>
| single 2 = Receipt
| prev_year = 2013
| next_title = [[Nightbringers]]
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| single 2 date = July 22, 2015<ref>{{cite web|publisher=[[MetalSucks]]|url=http://www.metalsucks.net/2015/07/22/the-black-dahlia-murder-receipt/|title=The Black Dahlia Murder Urge You Not to Forget Your "Receipt"|accessdate=August 23, 2015}}</ref>
| next_year = 2017
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| single 3 = Threat Level No. 3
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| misc = {{Singles
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| single 3 date = August 19, 2015<ref>{{cite web|publisher=[[Blabbermouth.net]]|url=http://www.blabbermouth.net/news/the-black-dahlia-murder-new-song-threat-level-number-three-available-for-streaming/|title=THE BLACK DAHLIA MURDER: New Song 'Threat Level Number Three' Available For Streaming|accessdate=August 23, 2015}}</ref>
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| name = Abysmal
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}}
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| type = studio
| single1 = Vlad, Son of the Dragon
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| single1date = June 24, 2015<ref>{{cite web|publisher=[[Blabbermouth.net]]|url=http://www.blabbermouth.net/news/the-black-dahlia-murder-new-song-vlad-son-of-the-dragon-available-for-streaming/|title=The Black Dahlia Murder: New Song 'Vlad, Son Of The Dragon' Available For Streaming|date=24 June 2015 |accessdate=August 23, 2015}}</ref>
| single2 = Receipt
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| single2date = July 22, 2015<ref>{{cite web|publisher=[[MetalSucks]]|url=http://www.metalsucks.net/2015/07/22/the-black-dahlia-murder-receipt/|title=The Black Dahlia Murder Urge You Not to Forget Your "Receipt"|date=22 July 2015 |accessdate=August 23, 2015}}</ref>
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| single3 = Threat Level No. 3
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| single3date = August 19, 2015<ref>{{cite web|publisher=[[Blabbermouth.net]]|url=http://www.blabbermouth.net/news/the-black-dahlia-murder-new-song-threat-level-number-three-available-for-streaming/|title=The Black Dahlia Murder: New Song 'Threat Level Number Three' Available For Streaming|date=19 August 2015 |accessdate=August 23, 2015}}</ref>
}}
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{{Album ratings
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|rev1 = [[About.com]]
|rev1 = [[Dotdash Meredith|About.com]]
|rev1score = {{rating|4|5}}<ref>{{cite web|last=Benson |first=Schuler |url=http://heavymetal.about.com/od/blackdahliamurderthe/fl/The-Black-Dahlia-Murder-Abysmal-Review.htm |title=The Black Dahlia Murder - Abysmal Review |publisher=[[About.com]] |accessdate=September 2, 2015}}</ref>
|rev1score = {{rating|4|5}}<ref>{{cite web |last=Benson |first=Schuler |url=http://heavymetal.about.com/od/blackdahliamurderthe/fl/The-Black-Dahlia-Murder-Abysmal-Review.htm |title=The Black Dahlia Murder - Abysmal Review |publisher=[[About.com]] |accessdate=September 2, 2015 |archive-date=September 25, 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150925083218/http://heavymetal.about.com/od/blackdahliamurderthe/fl/The-Black-Dahlia-Murder-Abysmal-Review.htm |url-status=dead }}</ref>
|rev2 = [[AllMusic]]
|rev2 = [[AllMusic]]
|rev2score = {{Rating|4|5}}<ref>{{cite web|last=Jurek |first=Thom |url=http://www.allmusic.com/album/abysmal-mw0002867247 |title= The Black Dahlia Murder – Abysmal |publisher=[[AllMusic]] |accessdate=September 24, 2015}}</ref>
|rev2score = {{Rating|4|5}}<ref>{{cite web|last=Jurek |first=Thom |url=http://www.allmusic.com/album/abysmal-mw0002867247 |title= The Black Dahlia Murder – Abysmal |publisher=[[AllMusic]] |accessdate=September 24, 2015}}</ref>
|rev3 = [[Sputnikmusic]]
|rev3 = Sputnikmusic
|rev3score = {{Rating|4|5}}<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sputnikmusic.com/review/68569/The-Black-Dahlia-Murder-Abysmal/ |title= The Black Dahlia Murder – Abysmal |publisher=[[Sputnikmusic]] |date= September 19, 2015 |accessdate=September 24, 2015}}</ref>
|rev3score = {{Rating|4|5}}<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.sputnikmusic.com/review/68569/The-Black-Dahlia-Murder-Abysmal/ |title= The Black Dahlia Murder – Abysmal |publisher=Sputnikmusic |date= September 19, 2015 |accessdate=September 24, 2015}}</ref>
}}
}}


'''''Abysmal''''' is the seventh studio album by American [[melodic death metal]] band [[The Black Dahlia Murder (band)|The Black Dahlia Murder]]. It was released on September 18, 2015 through [[Metal Blade Records]].<ref>{{cite web|publisher=[[Blabbermouth.net]]|url=http://www.blabbermouth.net/news/the-black-dahlia-murder-to-release-abysmal-album-in-september/|title=THE BLACK DAHLIA MURDER To Release 'Abysmal' Album In September|accessdate=August 23, 2015}}</ref> It was produced by [[Mark Lewis (music producer)|Mark Lewis]], who also produced The Black Dahlia Murder's albums ''[[Deflorate]]'' and ''[[Ritual (The Black Dahlia Murder album)|Ritual]]'', and the band's former bassist Ryan Williams, who also produced their preceding album ''[[Everblack (The Black Dahlia Murder album)|Everblack]]''.<ref name="Vlad">{{cite web|title=Vlad, Son of the Dragon|url=https://www.facebook.com/theblackdahliamurderofficial/photos/a.450575963170.245765.22286093170/10153149010613171/?type=1&theater|publisher=The Black Dahlia Murder on [[Facebook]]|date=June 24, 2015|accessdate=August 20, 2015}}</ref> It is the band's final album to feature guitarist Ryan Knight before his departure in February 2016.<ref>{{cite web|publisher=[[Blabbermouth.net]]|url=http://www.blabbermouth.net/news/the-black-dahlia-murder-to-perform-entire-unhallowed-album-band-announces-split-with-ryan-knight/|title=THE BLACK DAHLIA MURDER To Perform Entire 'Unhallowed' Album; Band Announces Split With RYAN KNIGHT|accessdate=February 8, 2016}}</ref>
'''''Abysmal''''' is the seventh studio album by American [[melodic death metal]] band [[The Black Dahlia Murder (band)|the Black Dahlia Murder]]. It was released on September 18, 2015 through [[Metal Blade Records]].<ref>{{cite web|publisher=[[Blabbermouth.net]]|url=http://www.blabbermouth.net/news/the-black-dahlia-murder-to-release-abysmal-album-in-september/|title=The Black Dahlia Murder To Release 'Abysmal' Album In September|date=10 June 2015 |accessdate=August 23, 2015}}</ref> It was produced by [[Mark Lewis (music producer)|Mark Lewis]], who also produced The Black Dahlia Murder's albums ''[[Deflorate]]'' and ''[[Ritual (The Black Dahlia Murder album)|Ritual]]'', and the band's former bassist Ryan Williams, who also produced their preceding album ''[[Everblack (The Black Dahlia Murder album)|Everblack]]''.<ref name="Vlad">{{cite web|title=Vlad, Son of the Dragon|url=https://www.facebook.com/theblackdahliamurderofficial/photos/a.450575963170.245765.22286093170/10153149010613171/?type=1&theater|publisher=The Black Dahlia Murder on [[Facebook]]|date=June 24, 2015|accessdate=August 20, 2015}}</ref> 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 (The Black Dahlia Murder album)|Servitude]]'' in 2024.<ref>{{cite web|publisher=[[Blabbermouth.net]]|url=http://www.blabbermouth.net/news/the-black-dahlia-murder-to-perform-entire-unhallowed-album-band-announces-split-with-ryan-knight/|title=The Black Dahlia Murder To Perform Entire 'Unhallowed' Album; Band Announces Split With RYAN KNIGHT, unconfirmed sources state his split with the band is due in part to Trevor's recent weight gain. However this growth in size is said to be contributed to his consumption of human souls. |date=8 February 2016 |accessdate=February 8, 2016}}</ref>

== Release history ==

{{Empty section|date=October 2015}}


== Track listing ==
== Track listing ==
{{tracklist
{{tracklist
| headline = Standard Edition
| total_length = 37:07
| total_length = 37:07
| all_lyrics =
| all_lyrics = Trevor Strnad, except "Der Ton" written by Brian Eschbach
| all_music = the Black Dahlia Murder
| title1 = Receipt
| title1 = Receipt
| length1 = 4:02
| length1 = 4:02
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}}
{{tracklist
{{tracklist
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| headline = Deluxe Edition Bonus Tracks
| collapsed = yes
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| headline = Deluxe edition bonus tracks
| writing_credits = no
| title11 = We Dead Are Best Left Underground
| title11 = We Dead Are Best Left Underground
| length11 = 3:00
| length11 = 3:00
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==Personnel==
==Personnel==
;The Black Dahlia Murder
;The Black Dahlia Murder
*Trevor Strnad – lead vocals
* Trevor Strnad – lead vocals
*Brian Eschbach – guitars, backing vocals
* Brian Eschbach – rhythm guitar, backing vocals
*Ryan Knight – guitars
* Ryan Knight – lead guitar
*Max Lavelle – bass
* Max Lavelle – bass
*Alan Cassidy – drums
* 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
;Production
*[[Mark Lewis (music producer)|Mark Lewis]] – production, engineering, recording, mixing
* The Black Dahlia Murder – production
*Ryan "Bart" Williams – recording, engineering
* [[Mark Lewis (music producer)|Mark Lewis]] – recording, engineering, mixing, mastering
* Ryan "Bart" Williams – recording, engineering
*Daemorph – artwork
* Daemorph – artwork


==Charts==
==Charts==
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! scope="col"| Peak<br /> position
|-
|-
{{albumchart|Flanders|126|artist=The Black Dahlia Murder|album=Abysmal|rowheader=true|accessdate=September 26, 2015}}
{{album chart|Flanders|126|artist=The Black Dahlia Murder|album=Abysmal|rowheader=true|accessdate=September 26, 2015}}
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{{album chart|Wallonia|113|artist=The Black Dahlia Murder|album=Abysmal|rowheader=true|accessdate=September 26, 2015}}
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{{album chart|Germany4|66|artist=The Black Dahlia Murder|album=Abysmal|rowheader=true|id=283276|accessdate=September 26, 2015}}
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{{albumchart|Billboard200|45|artist=The Black Dahlia Murder|rowheader=true|accessdate=September 29, 2015}}
{{album chart|Billboard200|45|artist=The Black Dahlia Murder|rowheader=true|accessdate=September 29, 2015}}
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{{albumchart|BillboardHardRock|8|artist=The Black Dahlia Murder|rowheader=true|accessdate=September 29, 2015}}
{{album chart|BillboardHardRock|8|artist=The Black Dahlia Murder|rowheader=true|accessdate=September 29, 2015}}
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{{albumchart|BillboardRock|15|artist=The Black Dahlia Murder|rowheader=true|accessdate=September 29, 2015}}
{{album chart|BillboardRock|15|artist=The Black Dahlia Murder|rowheader=true|accessdate=September 29, 2015}}
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Latest revision as of 14:45, 10 November 2024

For the Haunted song, see Revolver (The Haunted album).
Abysmal
Studio album by
the Black Dahlia Murder
ReleasedSeptember 18, 2015
Studio
GenreMelodic death metal
Length37:07
LabelMetal Blade
ProducerThe Black Dahlia Murder
The Black Dahlia Murder chronology
Everblack
(2013) 		Abysmal
(2015) 		Nightbringers
(2017)
Singles from Abysmal
  1. "Vlad, Son of the Dragon"
    Released: June 24, 2015[1]
  2. "Receipt"
    Released: July 22, 2015[2]
  3. "Threat Level No. 3"
    Released: August 19, 2015[3]
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
About.com[4]
AllMusic[5]
Sputnikmusic[6]

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.[7] 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.[8] 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.[9]

Track listing

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All lyrics are written by Trevor Strnad, except "Der Ton" written by Brian Eschbach; all music is composed by the Black Dahlia Murder

Standard Edition
No.TitleLength
1."Receipt"4:02
2."Vlad, Son of the Dragon"2:56
3."Abysmal"3:41
4."Re-Faced"3:50
5."Threat Level No. 3"3:46
6."The Fog"3:50
7."Stygiophobic"3:14
8."Asylum"3:38
9."The Advent"3:41
10."That Cannot Die Which Eternally Is Dead"4:29
Total length:37:07
Deluxe Edition Bonus Tracks
No.TitleLength
11."We Dead Are Best Left Underground"3:00
12."Hellion"1:05
13."Der Ton"1:20
Total length:42:32

Personnel

[edit]
The Black Dahlia Murder
  • Trevor Strnad – lead vocals
  • Brian Eschbach – rhythm guitar, backing vocals
  • Ryan Knight – lead 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

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Chart (2015) Peak
position
Belgian Albums (Ultratop Flanders)[10] 126
Belgian Albums (Ultratop Wallonia)[11] 113
German Albums (Offizielle Top 100)[12] 66
US Billboard 200[13] 45
US Top Hard Rock Albums (Billboard)[14] 8
US Top Rock Albums (Billboard)[15] 15

References

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  1. ^ "The Black Dahlia Murder: New Song 'Vlad, Son Of The Dragon' Available For Streaming". Blabbermouth.net. 24 June 2015. Retrieved August 23, 2015.
  2. ^ "The Black Dahlia Murder Urge You Not to Forget Your "Receipt"". MetalSucks. 22 July 2015. Retrieved August 23, 2015.
  3. ^ "The Black Dahlia Murder: New Song 'Threat Level Number Three' Available For Streaming". Blabbermouth.net. 19 August 2015. Retrieved August 23, 2015.
  4. ^ Benson, Schuler. "The Black Dahlia Murder - Abysmal Review". About.com. Archived from the original on September 25, 2015. Retrieved September 2, 2015.
  5. ^ Jurek, Thom. "The Black Dahlia Murder – Abysmal". AllMusic. Retrieved September 24, 2015.
  6. ^ "The Black Dahlia Murder – Abysmal". Sputnikmusic. September 19, 2015. Retrieved September 24, 2015.
  7. ^ "The Black Dahlia Murder To Release 'Abysmal' Album In September". Blabbermouth.net. 10 June 2015. Retrieved August 23, 2015.
  8. ^ "Vlad, Son of the Dragon". The Black Dahlia Murder on Facebook. June 24, 2015. Retrieved August 20, 2015.
  9. ^ "The Black Dahlia Murder To Perform Entire 'Unhallowed' Album; Band Announces Split With RYAN KNIGHT, unconfirmed sources state his split with the band is due in part to Trevor's recent weight gain. However this growth in size is said to be contributed to his consumption of human souls". Blabbermouth.net. 8 February 2016. Retrieved February 8, 2016.
  10. ^ "Ultratop.be – The Black Dahlia Murder – Abysmal" (in Dutch). Hung Medien. Retrieved September 26, 2015.
  11. ^ "Ultratop.be – The Black Dahlia Murder – Abysmal" (in French). Hung Medien. Retrieved September 26, 2015.
  12. ^ "Offiziellecharts.de – The Black Dahlia Murder – Abysmal" (in German). GfK Entertainment Charts. Retrieved September 26, 2015.
  13. ^ "The Black Dahlia Murder Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Retrieved September 29, 2015.
  14. ^ "The Black Dahlia Murder Chart History (Top Hard Rock Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved September 29, 2015.
  15. ^ "The Black Dahlia Murder Chart History (Top Rock Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved September 29, 2015.


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