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The Black Dahlia Murder
Released 2009

Death Panorama
01:54
9,491 plays

Throne Of Lunacy
03:34
8,986 plays

Eyes Of Thousand
03:13
8,835 plays

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- 1
- Black Valor
- 03:09
- 15,484 plays

- 2
- Necropolis
- 03:30
- 14,946 plays

- 3
- A Selection Unnatural
- 02:50
- 11,002 plays

- 4
- Denounced, Disgraced
- 03:43
- 10,805 plays

- 5
- Christ Deformed
- 03:30
- 10,295 plays

- 6
- Death Panorama
- 01:54
- 9,491 plays

- 7
- Throne Of Lunacy
- 03:34
- 8,986 plays

- 8
- Eyes Of Thousand
- 03:13
- 8,835 plays

- 9
- That Which Erodes The Most Tender
- 03:01
- 7,879 plays

- 10
- I Will Return
- 05:34
- 10,283 plays

- 11
- [Bonus Material] [Bonus Track] [DVD]
- 00:00
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album review

Combining death metal with anything resembling melody kinda defeats the whole purpose, doesn't it? Guess no one ever bothered to tell the Black Dahlia Murder this heavy metal golden rule, as evidenced by their fourth studio release overall, 2009's Deflorate. But don't be misled: it's not like they're going to be confused anytime soon as power pop champions when it comes to melodic content -- it's a tiny pinch of melody stirred into gallons of brutal extreme metal. The album signals the first appearance by new guitarist Ryan Knight, replacing John Kempainen, who played on all of the group's previous studio efforts. However, the slight lineup hiccup has not affected the ferocity of the Black Dahlia Murder's mighty metal attack, especially on such eardrum blasters as "Necropolis" and "Denounced, Disgraced." As with past Black Dahlia Murder releases, Trevor Strnad is one of the genre's most impressive vocalists, as he effortlessly alternates between screechy screams and guttural growls, without ever missing a beat. Some bands soften their approaches with experimentation as their discographies grow. Deflorate proves that the Black Dahlia Murder will not be listed in this category anytime soon. ~ Greg Prato, All Music Guide