Format: CD Condition: MINT & SEALED Year of Release: 2005 Cat. No.: 3984145362 Label: METAL BLADE Country of Origin: GERMANY
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
Track Listing:
1. Built For Sin 2. I'm Charming 3. Flies 4. Statutory Ape 5. Vulgar Picture, A 6. Novelty Crosses 7. Dave Goes To Hollywood 8. Miscarriage 9. Spite Suicide 10. Miasma
