Miasma is the second studio album by American melodic 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.

Miasma
Studio album by
ReleasedJuly 12, 2005
RecordedMarch 2005
StudioPlanet Red Studios in Richmond, Virginia
Genre
Length33:26
LabelMetal Blade
Producer
  • Andreas Magnuson
  • Chris Dowhan
  • The Black Dahlia Murder
The Black Dahlia Murder chronology
Unhallowed
(2003)
Miasma
(2005)
Nocturnal
(2007)
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic[1]
Alternative Press[2]
Blabbermouth8/10[3]
HCS.net[4]
Pitchfork7/10[5]

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

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All lyrics are written by Trevor Strnad; all music is composed by the Black Dahlia Murder

No.TitleLength
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

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The Black Dahlia Murder
  • Trevor Strnad – lead vocals, design concept
  • John Kempainen – lead guitar
  • Brian Eschbach – rhythm guitar, backing vocals
  • David Lock – bass
  • Zach Gibson – drums
Additional musicians
  • Garrett Gross, Randy Vanderbilt and the Black Dahlia Murder – backing vocals
  • Amber Blankenship – cello
Production
  • Produced by Andreas Magnuson, Chris Dowhan and the Black Dahlia Murder
  • Randy Vanderbilt – assistant producer
  • Brian Slagel – executive producer
  • Chris Dowhan – recording assistant
  • Eric Rachel – mixing
  • Alan Douches – mastering
  • Jamey Erickson – design, photography

Chart positions

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Chart (2005) Peak
position
US Billboard 200[6] 118
US Independent Albums (Billboard)[7] 5
US Heatseekers Albums (Billboard)[8] 1

References

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  1. ^ a b c Miasma at AllMusic
  2. ^ "Alternative Press | Reviews". Alternative Press. Archived from the original on March 23, 2012. Retrieved August 18, 2009.
  3. ^ "Miasma - The Black Dahlia Murder". July 15, 2005.[dead link]
  4. ^ "Miasma - The Black Dahlia Murder". Archived from the original on 2007-09-27.
  5. ^ Byrom, Cory D. (July 20, 2005). "The Black Dahlia Murder: Miasma Album Review". Pitchfork. Retrieved August 28, 2024.
  6. ^ "The Black Dahlia Murder Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Retrieved August 12, 2014.
  7. ^ "The Black Dahlia Murder Chart History (Independent Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved August 12, 2014.
  8. ^ "The Black Dahlia Murder Chart History (Heatseekers Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved August 12, 2014.