The Black Dahlia Murder in Syracuse

An evening with The Black Dahlia Murder means a full dose of Michigan-bred melodic death metal, churning blast beats and razor-sharp riffs tempered with a grim, blackened atmosphere. The band takes its name from the unsolved murder of Elizabeth Short, a dark thread of American crime lore that runs through its imagery and lyrical identity. For fans of extreme metal, this is a chance to see a group that has spent decades honing its sound and building a devoted following.

Onstage, vocalist Brian Eschbach leads a lineup completed by guitarist Ryan Knight, bassist Max Lavelle, and drummer Alan Cassidy. With nine studio albums to draw from, including the recent Servitude, the setlist can reach from the band's early material to its newest songs. The Song & Dance, on East Jefferson Street, gives the show an intimate club setting.