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The Black Dahlia Murder released Verminous in 2024 as a relentless addition to their catalog of precisely executed melodic death metal. The band has spent two decades refining their approach to the genre—balancing brutal guitar work with memorable hooks and Trevor Strnad's distinctive vocal presence. Verminous stands as a record that demonstrates their continued command of riff architecture and songwriting discipline, cementing their position within the contemporary metal landscape.

The album opens with the title track "Verminous," establishing the record's uncompromising attack. Standout cuts like "Godlessly," "Removal Of The Oaken Stake," and "Child Of Night" showcase the band's ability to layer intricate melodic passages over hammering rhythmic foundations. "Sunless Empire" exemplifies their knack for building atmosphere without sacrificing forward momentum, while "The Leather Apron's…" delivers the kind of calculated brutality that defines their sound. Throughout, the compositions balance technical precision with accessibility—riffs lodge in memory while the overall production maintains clarity and weight.

This limited pressing on cassette brings Verminous to analog format in a run of 100 copies, pairing the album's ferocious energy with the tactile experience of tape. The packaging includes a white paper inner sleeve and a transparent sticker on the shrink wrap, while the included insert preserves the artwork and credits. For listeners seeking the band's latest work in a physical format that captures the record's intensity, this pressing delivers.

Tracklist:

A1. Verminous
A2. Godlessly
A3. Removal Of The Oaken Stake
A4. Child Of Night
A5. Sunless Empire
B1. The Leather Apron's
B2. How Very Dead
B3. The Wereworm's Feast
B4. A Womb In Dark Chrysalis
B5. Dawn Of Rats