Miasma
The Black Dahlia Murder · 2005
33 min · 10 tracks · melodic death metal
A relentless barrage of melodic riffs and intricate rhythms, punctuated by guttural vocals and dark, haunting melodies.
Top tracks — play these first
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Statutory Ape — This track showcases the band's signature blend of ferocious riffs and melodic hooks while addressing themes of moral ambiguity with sharp lyrics.
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A Vulgar Picture — Its haunting melody juxtaposed with aggressive instrumentation exemplifies the album's balance between brutality and beauty, illustrating the band's unique sound.
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Miasma — The title track encapsulates the essence of the album with its intricate guitar work and dynamic shifts, representing both lyrical depth and musical complexity.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
Miasma showcases technical proficiency and strong songwriting within the melodic death metal genre.
What we noticed
- The album features rapid tempo changes, with tracks alternating between blast beats and slower, melodic sections.
- Guttural vocals are layered over intricate guitar harmonies, creating a dense sound that emphasizes both aggression and melody.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady aggression for focused energy
- dark atmosphere for intense moods
- quick bursts of relentless riffs
- in-order listening for full immersion
Maybe skip if you
- prefer soft, melodic soundscapes
- seek lengthy, sprawling compositions
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on July 12, 2005, Miasma is The Black Dahlia Murder's second album, following their debut Unhallowed. At this point in their career, the band was solidifying their presence in the melodic death metal scene, building on the momentum from their first release and expanding their sound.
- Stylistic neighbors
- At the Gates· Soilwork· In Flames
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 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
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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