Limited CD/DVD edition includes bonus DVD containg 40 minutes of excluisve content. 2009 release from Michigan’s oddball sons of molten melodic Death Metal. Classical-come-apocalyptic; violently energetic yet melodiously beautiful, Deflorate sees the songwriting of band leader and rhythm guitarist Brian Eschbach at its most developed and refined, exponentially complimented by contributions from both bass savant Bart Williams and newcomer guitarist/shred lord Ryan Knight (ex – Arsis), whose leads are destined to dazzle fans and take the band’s punishing potency to dramatic new heights. Combined with the intense performances of uniquely charismatic howler/growler Trevor Strnad and rising extreme drumming star Shannon Lucas, the cannon of talent possessed by The Black Dahlia Murder is more stacked to destroy than ever! Recorded at the famed Audio Hammer Studios by production wizard Jason Suecof and engineering talent Mark Lewis, Deflorate is multifaceted death trip : beautiful, evil, and morbidly addicting.

5 Responses to “Deflorate”

1. Brett says:

   December 22, 2009 at 12:00 AM

   Got into these guys not too long ago with Nocturnal. Then I got Deflorate. IMO Deflorate is the better of the 2 albums. Very brutal and melodic/catchy at the same time. Not many bands can do this as well. If anyone wants to leave me a comment about their early albums go ahead and let me know which ones to get.
2. Keith Womack says:

   December 12, 2009 at 12:00 AM

   TBDM is at the forefront of the American Death Metal scene. They’ve proved themselves over and over and over again that they have better chops, better endurance and better minds than most of the 1000s of Exteme Metal bands that are being signed and unleashed on the world. They’ve released back-to-back shredding masterpieces, and Deflorate is no different. From the very first note this CD does NOT let up, and it really does inspire a great, great energy from within. ‘Impressive’ and ‘Unbelievable’ aren’t good enough words to describe the talent that these guys have. However, the reason that this CD ain’t 5 stars is because we have heard it before. Their first two releases were amazing because they weren’t doing anything “new”, but they were really raising the bar when it came to the genre. More intensity and more power without sacrificing sound. And one of the things I really enjoyed about Nocturnal was that it had this dark, melodic undertone to it that really captured me, and that was a very good step for them to not just make three of the same record in a row. The songwriting and lyrical prowess really made me feel like I was part of what I was listening to. Deflorate makes me feel more like I’m duct-taped to a chair and each of the band members are force-feeding me hate and fear and loathing with a really jagged spoon. And that’s after they kick my teeth in with steel-toed boots covered in hooker intestines. Which, don’t get me wrong, is awesome. BEYOND awesome. I love having my mind blown, but it was a tiny step back for them I think. Could they have done better? I don’t know, this record is pretty much flawless in it’s “metal-ness”. As a Death Metal record, it’s untouchable in it’s speed and complexity and execution. Is it their BEST work? We’ll see in a few years when they’ve all been taken back to hell and all that’s left is their Satanic Majesty! You won’t regret buying this CD, but if you can, pick up a copy of Nocturnal as well if you haven’t already.
3. Christopher Hutchins says:

   November 2, 2009 at 12:00 AM

   BDM has brought back an older, raw, and more organic sound. Coupled with their skill and style they have progressed so well in, through out the years.

   The album opens with an epic, fast paced assault on the senses, called “Black Valor”. Which includes very brutal, yet melodic verses and chorus.

   As the album began, and much like the previous two albums ended. BDM brings the album home with another epic, fast-paced, juggernaut, filled with melodies.. A some what epitaph, called “I will return”.

   The songs and album are short. Leaving the listener wanting more!!!
4. Morton says:

   February 22, 2010 at 12:00 AM

   This is a great album for what it is. The instrumentation is brilliant. The songs as a whole are enjoyable when the mood strikes, however there is just one problem. It’s a pretty big one…there is nothing remotley original about this album.

   Deflorate sounds so metalically generic that it is painfull to listen to as it feels like I’ve already heard this all before, and a hundred different times at that.

   Come on boys….
5. Michael R. Perner says:

   January 5, 2010 at 12:00 AM

   This is a very well executed album. Extremely technical, groovy at times, melodic when it was called for, and just plain fun to listen to. It reminds me a bit of Necrophagist, and Human Abstract, and that isn’t a bad thing at all. The Black Dhalia Murderer isn’t going to go quietly into the night, and they’ll take you with them, screaming the whole way down to hell.