A Cold-Blooded Epitaph

A Cold-Blooded Epitaph
EP by
ReleasedMay 2002
RecordedJanuary 2002
StudioCloud City Studios in Detroit, Michigan
GenreMelodic death metal
Length15:58
LabelLovelost[1]
ProducerMike Hasty
The Black Dahlia Murder chronology
What a Horrible Night to Have a Curse
(2001)
A Cold-Blooded Epitaph
(2002)
Unhallowed
(2003)
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Lambgoat7/10[1]

A Cold-Blooded Epitaph is the first EP by American melodic death metal band the Black Dahlia Murder released in May 2002 on Lovelost Records, it is released as an MCD. This is the band's last release with guitarist John Deering.

"The Blackest Incarnation" and "Closed Casket Requiem" were to be later released on their following, full-length album, Unhallowed.

The EP features the cover of "Paint It Black", originally performed by the Rolling Stones in 1966.[2]

Track listing

All tracks are written by the Black Dahlia Murder, except where noted

No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."Closed Casket Requiem" 4:43
2."The Blackest Incarnation" 4:41
3."Burning the Hive" 4:00
4."Paint It Black" (hidden track; The Rolling Stones cover)Jagger/Richards2:34
Total length:15:58

Personnel

The Black Dahlia Murder
  • Trevor Strnad – vocals
  • John Deering – lead guitar
  • Brian Eschbach – rhythm guitar
  • Dave Lock – bass
  • Cory Grady – drums
Additional
  • Mike Hasty – production, mastering
  • John Strucel – artwork

References

  1. ^ a b "The Black Dahlia Murder - A Cold-Blooded Epitaph review". Lambgoat. June 11, 2002. Retrieved July 21, 2014.
  2. ^ "Black Dahlia Murder, The - A Cold-Blooded Epitaph (CD) at Discogs". Discogs. Retrieved July 21, 2014.