Miasma (album)
Miasma is the second studio album by American death metal band The Black Dahlia Murder. Released through Metal Blade Records on July 12, 2005, Miasma is the only album to feature drummer Zach Gibson, who replaced founding member and drummer, Cory Grady, as well as being the last with bassist David Lock. Gibson also left the band the following year after the release of the album and was replaced by Shannon Lucas, formerly of All That Remains.
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| Released | July 12, 2005 | |||
| Recorded | March 2005 | |||
| Genre | Melodic death metal | |||
| Length | 33:26 | |||
| Label | Metal Blade | |||
| Producer | Andreas Magnuson, Chris Dowhan | |||
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The album's title, Miasma, refers to Miasma theory. The track "Dave Goes to Hollywood" was originally entitled "Vice Campaign". Music videos were released for the tracks "Statutory Ape", "A Vulgar Picture", and "Miasma".
Track listing
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Built for Sin" | 1:15 |
| 2. | "I'm Charming" | 2:54 |
| 3. | "Flies" | 3:26 |
| 4. | "Statutory Ape" | 3:42 |
| 5. | "A Vulgar Picture" | 3:37 |
| 6. | "Novelty Crosses" | 3:51 |
| 7. | "Dave Goes to Hollywood" | 3:59 |
| 8. | "Miscarriage" | 3:09 |
| 9. | "Spite Suicide" | 2:52 |
| 10. | "Miasma" | 4:41 |
| Total length: | 33:26 | |
Personnel
- The Black Dahlia Murder
- Trevor Strnad - vocals (composer of lyrics)
- Brian Eschbach - guitar (composer of all music)
- John Kempainen - guitar
- David Lock - bass
- Zach Gibson - drums
- Additional personnel
- Garret Gross, Randy Vanderbilt and The Black Dahlia Murder - backing vocals
- Amber Blankenship - cello
- Production
- Produced by Andreas Magnuson, Chris Dowhan and Randy Vanderbilt
- Brian Slagel - executive producer
Chart positions
| Chart (2005) | Peak position |
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| US Billboard 200[5] | 118 |
| US Independent Albums (Billboard)[6] | 5 |
| US Heatseekers Albums (Billboard)[7] | 1 |
References
- Miasma at AllMusic
- http://www.altpress.com/reviews/bdm.htm
- http://www.blabbermouth.net/showreview.aspx?reviewID=362
- https://web.archive.org/web/20070927002649/http://www.hardcoresounds.net/modules.php?name=Band_List&file=cdviewer&func=2025
- "The Black Dahlia Murder Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Retrieved August 12, 2014.
- "The Black Dahlia Murder Chart History (Independent Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved August 12, 2014.
- "The Black Dahlia Murder Chart History (Heatseekers Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved August 12, 2014.
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