Hood5six: The Black Dahlia Murder 4/14/2023 The Fillmore Philadelphia, PA (Decibel Fest 2023)

I still have quite a few videos from 2022 that have yet to be uploaded and they will in time, but since day one of Philly's Decibel Set was so legendary, I decided to let these next five videos skip the line. Not only that, I've decided to put up the headlining act first since it's their second show back as a band, and as a tribute to their late singer. They're a band that tenaciously pursued their goals since their founding in 2001, introduced an entire generation to Death Metal, toured much of the world as well as every corner of the country, and despite experiencing a painful loss, the Melodic Death Metal horde that is The Black Dahlia Murder persisted.
As a young kid who got into Metal around the year 2008, there were always a few kids wearing TBDM shirts at every show, and although I was aware of them, my main focus was on Old School Death Metal from Florida and Black Metal shenanigans of 90s Norway. Some many years later I'd work merch for a touring Death Metal band who had become friends with TBDM and on our way to Virginia, we were invited to come hang with them since they were playing Richmond. I'd end up speaking with vocalist Trevor Strnad at length about Canadian Hardcore and how he used to drive the van around for a couple of those bands, which included a Chris Colohan band or two (either Ruination, Count Down to Oblivion, or both?).
Trevor was a living encyclopedia for extreme music and practically Indiana Jones of the Metal Achieves, who would have had several doctorates and academic awards if they gave that shit out to well informed heshers. What struck my most however, was that he spoke to everyone like a real man of the people, and clearly valued all his beloved fans more than anything. His passing was felt throughout the entire world of underground music, who would rally around his friends and family. Although he has passed on, his legacy is forever carved in stone, and most importantly his memory lives on through his family, friends, fans, and anyone else who's lives he touched. May he rest peacefully.
This was The Black Dahlia Murder's second show back after a successful hometown memorial show for Trevor back in October 2022, at the famed Saint Andrew's Hall in Detroit. Knowing that Trevor would want the band to keep going, guitarist Brian Eschbach moved to vocals, and former guitarist Ryan Knight would return, keeping it in The Black Dahlia family. I may not have grown up on The Black Dahlia Murder, but I'll always deeply respect every contribution made to our community, and how important they are to thousands of fans across the world. This video is for those fans, their friends, their family and for Trevor.
Support the new line up and keep Trevor in your hearts and minds.
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[@TheEnderBand]

Brian is doing a great job, trying to step into Trevor's role is no small task. Believe me, it's not easy to sustain that type of vocal through a whole hour+ show. Trevor is in my opinion the greatest American death metal vocalist of all time (tied with Dave Vincent) just because of his mastery of high and low range and seemingly-effortless transitioning between them- not to mention his intelligent and evocative storytelling in his lyrics which are more akin to short gothic horror stories. He also was largely responsible for choosing cover art and the general aesthetics of albums, so it's a massive void to be filling. We lost not only a great writer and musician, but a historian and lover of music. Hard to believe it's been a year since he's been gone. I grew up with this band and have loved them for over 20 years; here's to 20 more. RIP Trevor

[@blastfiendsunite420]

Beautifully put. Couldn't have said it better and I couldn't agree more. Trevor was the man.

[@zerofender]

He also wrote a lot of the guitar solos on miasma and nocturnal

[@TheEnderBand]

@@zerofender Brian rules- one of the greatest rhythm guitar players and composers in the game and now in his 40s he's stepping up to one of the craziest challenges ever- he's like the Phil Collins/Brian Johnson of death metal. I love the neo-classical flair he has, you can tell he loves Ritchie Blackmore and so do I

[@DrMurdercock]

I love Trewvor. But I think BOAT is a tie between a few people like Corpsegrinder and Trevor

[@blastfiendsunite420]

@@DrMurdercock Corpsegrinder doesn't have shit on Trevor except maybe neck..

[@MikaelLV]

Brian is killing it! Love seeing Ryan and Brandon trade the solos as well. No egos, just music.

[@darkallyrecordings4931]

I hope they keep this lineup! There is no other way for it to be done....unless they just have an amazing amount of talent and are worthy...Sych a powerhouse of a lineup.

[@MajorDook1]

Why wouldn't they keep this line-up?

[@Mike_D_Hates_You]

@@MajorDook1 families, other obligations, getting older, being tired. My hopes are that they put out one last album that slays all, and they they tour it to death.

[@Petergriffinbigchillin]

​@@Mike_D_Hates_You Brian will be writing lyrics and the riffs lol

[@darkallyrecordings4931]

@@Petergriffinbigchillin You say that like its a bad thing. He seems like a creative dude. We already know he's a master riffer.

[@Petergriffinbigchillin]

@Dark Ally Recordings not a bad thing at all bro. This is the best thing they could have done. Plus we get Ryan knight and brandon!

[@xttocx]

Brian moving over to vox is one thing, but freeing up that spot to have Ryan back is the best news ever, TBDM are legit armed with 2 of the best guitarists since Loomis & Broderick did Nevermore.

[@FelonDeGeneres]

"Jesus fucking Christ, save some riffs for the rest of us." - someone from Exhumed

[@The_Dusk_Sage]

These guys could tour every year with this lineup and never make another new song ever again, I wouldn’t give a single fuck and id go see them everytime. They literally have three legendary guitar players now. Next album is going to be immense.

[@Idyliss]

Wait I thought verminous was gonna be their last? WHAT!?!?!?

[@8195229]

Hall of fame level rippers

[@-Garviel_Loken-]

@@Idyliss they never said anything about a new album. I’m hoping Trevor had a bunch of songs written that they could use. Or maybe Brian could some how channel him to write lyrics

[@Idyliss]

@@-Garviel_Loken- thanks for the answer man I hope we have another record so bad

[@Chipiipii23]

@@-Garviel_Loken-There’s an article from Exclaim that states the idea of new material being fresh terrain wo Trevor as well as plans for that new material to come to fruition “eventually”

[@KP-vr6ft]

Don't think they could've continued in a better way than this. Deadliness

[@landonjones676]

This is the absolute perfect way to keep Trevor’s legacy alive. Absolute respect for this band and what they continue to keep pushing for. Greatness.

[@joemommasvids]

Hearing the solo in Sunless Empire makes me want to cry after Trevor's passing. My favorite solo of all time, so powerful and beautiful. I feel like there's a little bit of hope sprinkled in that shit that helps you when you're down. Brandon is the best. Glad to see him and Ryan playing together, best guitarists in metal.

[@leocai1909]

0:04 the guy in the tanktop walking in the background... thought it was trevor🥲

[@mommysguitarist5504]

1:55 - Verminous 5:32 - What a Horrible Night to Have a Curse 9:29 - Kings of the Nightworld 12:42 - Sunless Empire 16:35 - Carbonized in Crusiform 21:25 - Child of Night 25:05 - Statutory Ape 29:05 - On Stirring Seas of Salted Blood 31:15 - Everything Went Black 38:40 - Nightbringers 42:25 - Miasma 45:55 - Unhallowed 47:10 - Funeral Thirst 52:00 - I Will Return 58:10 - Deathmask Divine

[@googleplusisterrible4837]

Hero

[@deepmist8118]

Brian doesn’t have the stage presence that Trevor had (but let’s be honest he was truly one of a kind), however, he sounds damn near identical and is doing an amazing job with the vocals. Definitely an advanced skill

[@Mudsire23]

I hate saying this but as a huge fan who has seen em alot. They're old men now. Trevor was slowing down too. During the nightbringers run I noticed this live it was a different vibe. Fucking legends.

[@stephjuarez09]

Nobody has that stage presence. But Brian is just getting started, imagine when his confidence grows after getting some experience, he’s gonna be great.

[@markarmenta5259]

he doesn't have the confidence of being a front man yet, give a couple more years/tours to craft his stage presence.

[@gobblegobble831]

Seeing the ape takes me back. I remember the clip from Majesty where the ape and the banana suit guy both team up

[@anthonydavis1434]

Not only doing this setlist but doing this whole tour so many shows would strain any vocalist but Brain just jumps in and kills it!

[@lobes117]

Proud of brother Brian Phenomenal job he is doing

[@DrMurdercock]

Not many metal bands get the entire crowd singing along. RIP Trevor

[@OsmonArtist]

Brian is a fucking Beast!!!!! Im enjoying his vocals a lot!! I need to hear this man on a record, his voice has so much grit!!

[@Jeffmetal42]

He has done vocal duties on a bonus song on Verminous called 'Their Thwarted Patience' or something like that. Check it out, sounds really good. When I heard he was stepping up to vox I knew we were in good hands because of that song specifically... That and I know Brian is a very capable and hard working dude in general. Cheers! 🤘

[@The_Dusk_Sage]

He sounds like a mix of Trevor and guy from at the gates, I’m loving it.

[@metalmatty7430]

What a beautiful tribute in your description. My first exposure was Ozzfest in the mid-late aughts...'06 maybe? I was a huge fan of recorded death metal throughout my teen years but had not experienced the full-fat live experience of a live death metal show until TBDM came around. They brought a certain fun factor to legit death metal in a way that really resonated with me at that time and continues to this day. I want to thank you for spending your time filming, editing, and posting this. I am so amped for Boston on Sunday and am going to let a lot of emotions out in the pit with my fellow metalheads. To my ears, Brian is absolutely killing it. He looks so relaxed and is going the distance at these hour-long shows. Seeing them live is going to be surreal. I thought for months that it was all over and honestly did not know how to deal with it. What a gift to be able to keep going with the boys while we all grieve.

[@dcfromthev]

Listen to any song from any album and it has their signature feel and sound. Few artists are able to achieve this. Obviously there are member changes, different production, etc but their songwriting style and overall appreach remain unchanged for well over 20 years now. The consistency is so appreciated!

[@ToniKoskinen]

These guys are fn’ killing it! Best band on the globe atm imho.

[@granthelas4468]

These dudes are awesome

[@Petergriffinbigchillin]

Even before Trevor's passing, I've been wishing they would bring back Ryan Kinght as a 3rd guitarist. I'm so glad they brought him back, and Brian went to vocals with Brandon and Ryan on backups. There is no other way to do it. Hope they write a other album. Imagine Brian writing riffs and lyrics, lol. They got a powerhouse on their hands with everyone. Killer drums, killer bass, killer guitar, killer vocals.

[@Milkmypig]

Honestly might be the best guitar duo in metal currently

[@Petergriffinbigchillin]

@@Milkmypig totally agree

[@mikejames5743]

amazing setlist

[@marcfurer4222]

Great video. Great show. ❤

[@FelonDeGeneres]

Thank you very much 🙏

[@apexredacted2877]

Shit makes me wanna cry

[@daenglutvianto7830]

Best duo guitaris 🤘🤘

[@vincemcman4086]

Im glad they are continuing .

[@cvndizzzle]

Ah, so bittersweet man

[@blastfiendsunite420]

They played the end of I Will Return 🫠

[@ChrisJones-yu9rz]

Sick, thanks for posting this man! I’m glad they carried on, RIP Trevor. Oh, is the new vocalist related to Trevor at all? Sounds and looks A LOT like him. Edit: Oh wait! The new vocalist looks like their old rhythm guitarist. It’s him huh?

[@Killmurray603]

Yeah that's the old guitarist

[@ChrisJones-yu9rz]

@@Killmurray603 Yeah, took me a bit to realize it was him as he looked so familiar.

[@ChrisJones-yu9rz]

What a horrible night to have a curse was always my favorite @5:38

[@tjbaileymusic]

Thank you so much for this

[@FelonDeGeneres]

Thank you for watching 🙏

[@groundscum4-ps4pd]

I was there for this. He did a solid job. I know it’s a massive adjustment & he has huge shoes to fill but he’s gonna get his presence down and crush it.

[@MrKozeman]

Fuck yeah boys!!

[@timmystoner7219]

Love you guys always

[@andreshernandez6434]

What a fkn line up 😱 and what a set list!!! Goddamnn🥵🥵🥵🥵🥵

[@galenswhispersasmr7141]

Can’t wait to see them in may 🎉

[@PuddleToTheMax]

Deathmask divine is hands down my favorite song by TBDM. but this whole setlist is excellent

[@linguablasphemantes315]

i like his singing goddamn!!!

[@waynemcdivitt3017]

You are doing great, Brian

[@Aaronlovesmusic970]

I wish all the bands who sadly lost their vocalist would have done this instead of getting new ones from other bands, but then again not every band every member can scream haha But I'm so thankful Black Dahlia didn't get an outside source love these dudes

[@josephocasio6182]

🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘

[@Kafir667]

I love TBDM, Brian and his vocals but tbh I can't wait till he develops his own stage presence instead of moving around like a Ted Talk speaker trying to be a death metal vocalist.

[@brennenconlee437]

Give him time, he’s had a guitar strapped to him for 2 decades im certain he will loosen up and find his own style as time goes on!

[@richardwilliampadua9866]

One day I hope when they come out with new albums, they would immortalize Trevor on every album artwork. Just a drawn artwork of Trevor . Kinda like Eddy of Iron Maiden.

[@FelonDeGeneres]

Imagine him wrestling a gorilla on the next cover art, like a Michigan Godzilla versus Detroit King Kong.

[@richardwilliampadua9866]

@@FelonDeGeneres that would be so fucking awesome. Can we petition this please? Get this to the band’s attention?

[@FelonDeGeneres]

@@richardwilliampadua9866 I'm too lazy tbh. It's a miracle I don't slack on this channel more hahaha

[@Mudsire23]

3 more days for me. I'm not crying you're crying 😂

[@DuhBoss7187]

Fuckin Brian 🤘🏼💀👺🫡

[@eldiablo3794]

Hood5Six lol im sure Hate5Six wont like that name.. that guy always acts insecure and gets into little petty spats with fans online over nothing. But anyways, Brian Eschbach has been killing it. It takes a lot of guts to switch from an instrument you are comfortable with and move to the lead singer position which you are totally not used too.. and probably knowing that fans will probably always compare what you're doing to Trev's style.. those are big shoes to fill. I commend him and I got nothing but respect for him taking over the frontman duties. I like to believe Trevor would approve of Brian. I hope you're at peace, Trevor.

[@sykx7]

I love his work but he often does have that kind of terminally online style of internet communication where everything escalates quickly and there must always be conflict.

[@FelonDeGeneres]

It's homage to him and the illustrious Hoodmeals (look into his content with an empty stomach).

[@blastfiendsunite420]

One of the other guys needs learn some good lows to combine with Brian's highs

[@Aaronlovesmusic970]

How does every KZbin channel post live videos never put a damn track list😂

[@FelonDeGeneres]

Nah lemme live dawg T_T

[@trevormartin4488]

I don’t like it tbh

[@Mognam]

I appreciate his efforts but he doesn't cut it. I think they should have got a new person in. Somebody completely different from Trevor. Like how ACDC changed to Brian Johnston.

[@brennenconlee437]

I don’t think that would have worked at all. The only person that could step into the frontman role is someone that’s been with dahlia since day one. And Brian’s the only one that fits those requirements. Plus, we get Ryan knight back

[@Mognam]

@@brennenconlee437 True about Ryan being back. With both those guys are on guitar, amazing!!!! I'll still go see them again when that come here.

[@Chet_Philodenge]

Wrong

[@Petergriffinbigchillin]

Brian sang backups and helped Trevor write lyrics on top of writing all the riffs and arranging all the music.

[@Mognam]

@@Petergriffinbigchillin This is true but it still doesn't make him a great vocalist.

[@-Garviel_Loken-]

Brian seems so humble.

[@Blastsbeatstilldeath]

So happy they are back. R.i.P. Trevor. These guys definitely listen to Dissection. You can here it in the rhythm parts and I love it. \m/\m/

[@Scum48]

All hail The black dahlia murder 🤘