Miasma

構成数 : 1枚
合計収録時間 : 00:33:26
Personnel: Amber Blankenship (cello). Additional personnel: Randy Vanderbilt, Garret Gross (background vocals); Amber Blankenship. Audio Mixers: Andreas Lars Magnusson; Eric Rachel. Recording information: Planet Red Studios, Richmond, VA (03/2005). Author: Metal Maniacs. Photographer: Jamey Erickson. Unknown Contributor Roles: John Kempainen; David Lock; Brian Eschbach. Though The Black Dahlia Murder's soaring twin-guitar leads, neo-classical, shred-influenced harmonic sensibility, and black-metal sense of high drama might suggest a Scandinavian heritage, the group is actually from Detroit, Michigan. The band's Midwestern roots do show, however, in its muscular, punkish rhythmic drive and Ted Nugent-style swagger. "Built For Sin" in particular showcases the combo's mastery of the aforementioned harmonized six-string attack, often sounding like a Florida death metal band jamming with Yngwie Malmsteen's Rising Force. The cleverly titled "Statutory Ape" is as wild as its name suggests, bringing a furious hardcore-like throb to its gothic horrorscapes. "A Vulgar Picture" is tough thrash with a gritty Motorhead-like sweat-and-leather feel. A bracing listen from start to finish, MIASMA delivers a uniquely American take on black metal.