The Black Dahlia Murder + Naplam Death Join Forces

Making for one hell of a violent-sounding co-bill, The Black Dahlia Murder and Naplam Death are teaming up for a fall tour that begins Nov. 1 in Farmington, N.M.  

“The Abysmal Predator” excursion takes its name from a combination of the bands’ latest albums.

The Black Dahlia Murder released its seventh studio album, Abysmal, last September. The LP marks the last LP for lead guitarist Ryan Knight before he left the melodic death metal band in early 2016. He’s since been replaced by Brandon Ellis.  

British grindcore band Naplam Death also put out a new LP last year. Apex Predator – East Meat is the band’s 15th studio album.

Ahead of the tour The Black Dahlia Murder supports former Sepultura members Max & Igor Cavalera next month in Ottawa, Toronto and Montreal. The band also appears at Knotfest Mexico Oct. 15.

Here’s the plan for The Abysmal Predator tour, featuring support from Pig Destroyer, Misery Index, Power Trip and Abnormality on select dates.

Nov. 1 – Farmington, N.M., The Top Deck  
Nov. 2 – Mesa, Ariz., Club Red Theaters      
Nov. 3 – Santa Ana, Calif., The Observatory
Nov. 4 – Los Angeles, Calif., The Regent Theater    
Nov. 5 – San Francisco, Calif., The Chapel   
Nov. 7 – Salt Lake City, Utah, The Depot    
Nov. 8 – Denver, Colo., Summit Music Hall 
Nov. 9 – Kansas City, Mo., The Riot Room 
Nov. 10 – Chicago, Ill., Bottom Lounge       
Nov. 11 – Cleveland, Ohio, Agora Ballroom
Nov. 12 – Philadelphia, Pa., Underground Arts        
Nov. 13 – Baltimore, Md., Baltimore Soundstage    
Nov. 14 – Boston, Mass., Brighton Music Hall         
Nov. 15 – New York, N.Y., Le Poisson Rouge        
Nov. 16 – Greensboro, N.C., Arizona Pete’s
Nov. 17 – Atlanta, Ga., The Masquerade      
Nov. 19 – Houston, Texas, Numbers 
Nov. 20 – San Antonio, Texas, The Rock Box
Nov. 21 – Dallas, Texas, Gas Monkey Bar & Grill

Tickets go on sale Sept. 2. Visit The Black Dahlia Murder’s Facebook page and NapalmDeath.org for more information.