Miasma (album)
2005 album by the Black Dahlia Murder
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Miasma is the second studio album by American melodic death metal band the Black Dahlia Murder. Released through Metal Blade Records on July 12, 2005, Miasma is the only album to feature drummer Zach Gibson, who replaced founding member and drummer, Cory Grady, as well as being the last with bassist David Lock. Gibson also left the band the following year after the release of the album and was replaced by Shannon Lucas, formerly of All That Remains.
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| Released | July 12, 2005 | |||
| Recorded | March 2005 | |||
| Studio | Planet Red Studios in Richmond, Virginia | |||
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| Length | 33:26 | |||
| Label | Metal Blade | |||
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| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |   [1] |
| Alternative Press | [2] |
| Blabbermouth | 8/10[3] |
| HCS.net | [4] |
| Pitchfork | 7/10[5] |
The album's title, Miasma, refers to Miasma theory. The track "Dave Goes to Hollywood" was originally entitled "Vice Campaign". Music videos were released for the tracks "Statutory Ape", "A Vulgar Picture", and "Miasma".
Track listing
All lyrics are written by Trevor Strnad; all music is composed by the Black Dahlia Murder.
| No. | Title | Length |
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| 1. | "Built for Sin" | 1:15 |
| 2. | "I'm Charming" | 2:54 |
| 3. | "Flies" | 3:26 |
| 4. | "Statutory Ape" | 3:42 |
| 5. | "A Vulgar Picture" | 3:37 |
| 6. | "Novelty Crosses" | 3:51 |
| 7. | "Dave Goes to Hollywood" | 3:59 |
| 8. | "Miscarriage" | 3:09 |
| 9. | "Spite Suicide" | 2:52 |
| 10. | "Miasma" | 4:41 |
| Total length: | 33:26 | |
Personnel
- The Black Dahlia Murder
- Trevor Strnad – lead vocals, design concept
- John Kempainen – guitar
- Brian Eschbach – guitar, backing vocals
- David Lock – bass
- Zach Gibson – drums
- Additional musicians
- Garrett Gross, Randy Vanderbilt and the Black Dahlia Murder – backing vocals
- Amber Blankenship – cello
- Production
- Produced by Andreas Magnuson, Chris Dowhan and the Black Dahlia Murder
- Randy Vanderbilt – assistant producer
- Brian Slagel – executive producer
- Chris Dowhan – recording assistant
- Eric Rachel – mixing
- Alan Douches – mastering
- Jamey Erickson – design, photography
Chart positions
| Chart (2005) | Peak position |
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| US Billboard 200[6] | 118 |
| US Independent Albums (Billboard)[7] | 5 |
| US Heatseekers Albums (Billboard)[8] | 1 |
