Abysmal cover

Abysmal

The Black Dahlia Murder · 2015

37 min · 10 tracks · melodic death metal

A relentless barrage of intricate riffs and guttural vocals that create an immersive auditory descent into darkness.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady mid-tempo intensity
  • immersive auditory descent
  • relentless riff-driven experience
  • dark thematic exploration
  • focused listening commitment

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking quick, upbeat tracks
  • prefer melodic softness

Where this album fits

Career context
In 2015, The Black Dahlia Murder released 'Abysmal' as their sixth studio album, following the critically acclaimed 'Everblack.' At this point in their career, they had solidified their position within the melodic death metal scene, known for their blend of aggressive instrumentation and lyrical depth. This album continued to showcase their evolution while maintaining the brutal yet melodic sound fans had come to expect.
Stylistic neighbors
At the Gates· Soilwork· In Flames

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 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

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