Guest blogger: Jack H1

Raised like beasts from the sea, The Black Dahlia Murder is a death metal band, but they also reside in the black metal genre. From my point of view, The Black Dahlia Murder can be more upbeat than the average metal song creating an intense uplifting emotion in the listener. The song “Funeral Thirst” sends the listener into a head banging brawl and sounds just like the ever popular Slipknot, but Slipknot does not reside in the death metal genre. Their album Ritual is the latest album to introduce a pure exertion of emotion to the listener. This pure exertion of emotion gives the listener a fierce attitude and makes them want to jump off the walls. I find vulgar, yet memorable the song “Miasma” off the album of the same name. This song is all about being a rebel and doing things like not going to work, not going to school, not listening to laws, and never sleeping again. I believe this song strikes attention to listeners who are especially sick of everyday life; however, others enjoy it for the fast and melodic drumming and guitars. Critics from billboard.com claim that The Black Dahlia Murder has one of the best drummers and guitarist in modern day metal. I agree because after listening to this band and all its masterly written work; I find it unbelievable to disagree. This band also has traits that even non-metal listeners would enjoy such as, being really comedic, outgoing, and expressive. The Black Dahlia Murder is hands down worth your money and time if you’re looking a band that invokes raw energy and rage in the listener. If you aren’t into that kind of thing then I won’t be seeing you at their latest concert in a week and a half. In the end, The Black Dahlia Murder reigns supreme in high-intensity music and should be at least checked out by any fan of rock or metal.