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.

Miasma
Studio album by
The Black Dahlia Murder
ReleasedJuly 12, 2005
RecordedMarch 2005
GenreMelodic death metal
Length33:26
LabelMetal Blade
ProducerAndreas Magnuson, Chris Dowhan
The Black Dahlia Murder chronology
Unhallowed
(2003)		 Miasma
(2005)		 Nocturnal
(2007)
Singles from Miasma
  1. "A Vulgar Picture"
    Released: April 19, 2006
  2. "Miasma"
    Released: August 21, 2006
  3. "Statutory Ape"
    Released: September 20, 2006
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic[1]
Alternative Press[2]
Blabbermouth[3]
HCS.net[4]

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.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
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
US Billboard 200[5] 118
US Independent Albums (Billboard)[6] 5
US Heatseekers Albums (Billboard)[7] 1

References
  1. Miasma at AllMusic
  2. http://www.altpress.com/reviews/bdm.htm
  3. http://www.blabbermouth.net/showreview.aspx?reviewID=362
  4. https://web.archive.org/web/20070927002649/http://www.hardcoresounds.net/modules.php?name=Band_List&file=cdviewer&func=2025
  5. "The Black Dahlia Murder Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Retrieved August 12, 2014.
  6. "The Black Dahlia Murder Chart History (Independent Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved August 12, 2014.
  7. "The Black Dahlia Murder Chart History (Heatseekers Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved August 12, 2014.



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