Ahead of his band’s new album Verminous hitting stores, The Black Dahlia frontman Trevor Strnad stops by Inside Music to discuss creative boundaries and the power of fan engagement.
It is hard for any artists to reach a point of recognition where seemingly everyone that likes their style of music knows their name, and it is harder still to be known by those unfamiliar with a musician’s genre. The Black Dahlia Murder is one of the rare groups to accomplish both, and they’ve done it while refining a distinct take on death metal that has enraptured heavy music fans around the globe.
On their latest album, Verminous, The Black Dahlia Murder challenge themselves creatively while sticking to the sonic foundation fans expect. The album is about as epic as any release can be, and it features some of the most memorable songs in the group’s storied career. Just take a listen to “Child Of Night,” one of the album’s first singles, for proof.
As great as the music is, and it’s undeniably memorable, The Black Dahlia Murder is equally skilled at engaging their global fanbase. The band’s devoted following goes above and beyond to support the group through ticket sales, merch purchases, and positive messaging. The Black Dahlia Murder has cultivated the kind of following artists dream about, and we somehow convinced them to share their secret to success.
On this episode of Inside Music, host James Shotwell chats with vocalist Trevor Strnad about Verminous and TBDM’s legacy in metal. Trevor explains the group’s approach to fan engagement, and how focusing on their community has helped the band become one of the most widely-recognized death metal bands on the planet. There is also a discussion about marketing, Twitch, and how the band’s record release is timely in an unexpected way.
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