Michigan's oddball sons of molten melodic death metal The Black Dahlia Murder return stronger than ever with their fourth thrashing opus, "Deflorate". 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. With pedal completely to the metal, 'Deflorate' boasts the bands patented mixture of Swedish influenced thrash and black metal with blasting fury and crushing American muscle.