Nocturnal
The Black Dahlia Murder · 2007
34 min · 10 tracks · melodic death metal
Frenzied guitar riffs intertwine with guttural vocals, crafting a haunting atmosphere of melodic death metal.
Why this album works
'Nocturnal' debuted at number 113 on the Billboard 200 chart, marking a significant commercial achievement for the band. The album received positive reviews from critics, further establishing The Black Dahlia Murder as key players in the genre and influencing many subsequent metal acts with its intricate melodies and brutal energy.
- Best for
- steady energetic flow throughout haunting atmosphere with intensity focused listening for full impact
- Context
- Released on January 1, 2007, 'Nocturnal' was The Black Dahlia Murder's fourth studio album, following their 2005 breakthrough, 'Miasma.' At this point in their career, the band had solidified their reputation in the melodic death metal scene and was gaining traction on the national circuit.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Die Apokalyptischen Reiter· Ensiferum· Hatesphere
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Everything Went Black Standout 3:19
- 2 What a Horrible Night to Have a Curse 3:52
- 3 Virally Yours 3:04
- 4 I Worship Only What You Bleed 2:01
- 5 Nocturnal Standout 3:15
- 6 Deathmask Divine Standout 3:39
- 7 Of Darkness Spawned 3:24
- 8 Climactic Degradation 2:41
- 9 To a Breathless Oblivion 4:59
- 10 Warborn 4:40
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