---
title: "The Black Dahlia Murder"
type: "MusicGroup"
url: "https://themetalnet.com/band/the-black-dahlia-murder"
genre: "Death Metal"
country: "United States"
formed: 2001
---

# The Black Dahlia Murder

**The Black Dahlia Murder** is a death metal band, from United States, active 2001 to present.

The Black Dahlia Murder is an American melodic death metal band from Waterford, Michigan, formed in 2001. Their name is derived from the 1947 unsolved murder of Elizabeth Short, often referred to as Black Dahlia. As of February 2025, the band consists of lead vocalist Brian Eschbach, bassist Max Lavelle, drummer Alan Cassidy, and guitarist Ryan Knight. The Black Dahlia Murder has undergone various lineup changes, with Trevor Strnad and Eschbach remaining the only constant members, until the former's death in 2022, which then saw Eschbach take over lead vocals and Knight replacing him on rhythm guitar.

Biography source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Black_Dahlia_Murder_(band)

## Facts

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Name | The Black Dahlia Murder |
| Genre | Death Metal |
| Parent genre | Death Metal |
| Origin | Waterford Township, United States |
| Formed | 2001 |
| Releases in catalog | 12 |

## Genres

[Death Metal](https://themetalnet.com/genre/death-metal) · [Melodic Death Metal](https://themetalnet.com/genre/melodic-death)

## Line-up

| Musician | Instruments | Years | Status |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Max Lavelle](https://themetalnet.com/musician/max-lavelle) | Bass guitar | 2012 to present | Current |
| [Brandon Christopher Ellis](https://themetalnet.com/musician/brandon-christopher-ellis) |  |  | Current |
| [Alan Cassidy](https://themetalnet.com/musician/alan-cassidy) | Drums (drum set) | 2012 to present | Current |
| [Brian Garrett Eschbach](https://themetalnet.com/musician/brian-garrett-eschbach) | Guitar |  | Current |
| [Ryan Knight](https://themetalnet.com/musician/ryan-knight) | Guitar | 2008 to 2016 | Former |
| [Trevor Strnad](https://themetalnet.com/musician/trevor-strnad) | Lead vocals | 2001 to 2022 | Former |

## Discography

| Year | Release | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 2002 | [A Cold-Blooded Epitaph](https://themetalnet.com/album/bf9b3cb0-0c09-3fe8-af1b-0688f3bfb4bc) | EP |
| 2003 | [Unhallowed](https://themetalnet.com/album/1c723396-12db-3d62-ac6c-1bb3ea2f4160) | Album |
| 2005 | [Miasma](https://themetalnet.com/album/2bc41e93-342b-3c7b-a5d9-cf092892849a) | Album |
| 2007 | [Nocturnal](https://themetalnet.com/album/0c69ca39-7d62-37d3-b74e-2b7e95cd2f01) | Album |
| 2009 | [Deflorate](https://themetalnet.com/album/bb9200d5-88ca-4866-9914-abedc3305f1e) | Album |
| 2011 | [Ritual](https://themetalnet.com/album/dfb5af93-4f7f-4a6a-b584-0482b6a4d671) | Album |
| 2013 | [Everblack](https://themetalnet.com/album/9d8c8eed-556d-492e-945f-f0b639838566) | Album |
| 2014 | [Grind ’em All](https://themetalnet.com/album/f65c9d69-efee-43ea-91d1-e7536250d545) | EP |
| 2015 | [Abysmal](https://themetalnet.com/album/c157a5bc-01ea-49b5-8af7-5650a8e32900) | Album |
| 2017 | [Nightbringers](https://themetalnet.com/album/dfffaf53-a9da-4ab6-950e-309af8790274) | Album |
| 2020 | [Verminous](https://themetalnet.com/album/5ae5e296-0a9b-486f-bc04-5039f6f010e3) | Album |
| 2024 | [Servitude](https://themetalnet.com/album/750ac5a0-7cca-4532-a479-65b748964259) | Album |

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- [Lamb of God](https://themetalnet.com/band/lamb-of-god) (listened together)
- [Amon Amarth](https://themetalnet.com/band/amon-amarth) (listened together)
- [Gojira](https://themetalnet.com/band/gojira) (listened together)
- [At the Gates](https://themetalnet.com/band/at-the-gates) (listened together)
- [Mastodon](https://themetalnet.com/band/mastodon) (listened together)
- [Metallica](https://themetalnet.com/band/metallica) (listened together)
- [Behemoth](https://themetalnet.com/band/behemoth) (listened together)
- [Slipknot](https://themetalnet.com/band/slipknot) (listened together)
- [Killswitch Engage](https://themetalnet.com/band/killswitch-engage) (listened together)
- [Whitechapel](https://themetalnet.com/band/whitechapel) (listened together)
- [Soilwork](https://themetalnet.com/band/soilwork) (listened together)

## Official and external links

- youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFMGf4zOwXYLechTCqHcWpQ
- facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theblackdahliamurderofficial
- instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theblackdahliamurder_official/
- x: https://twitter.com/bdmmetal
- spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4xTDPgk4jHCF0qui3dH6BS
- metal archives: https://www.metal-archives.com/bands/The_Black_Dahlia_Murder/5450
- apple music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/53265055
- bandcamp: https://theblackdahliamurder.bandcamp.com/
- deezer: https://www.deezer.com/artist/12784

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Source: [TheMetalNet https://themetalnet.com/band/the-black-dahlia-murder](https://themetalnet.com/band/the-black-dahlia-murder). Catalog data from MusicBrainz and Metal Archives. Full site index: https://themetalnet.com/llms.txt