The Black Dahlia Murder is a melodic death metal band from Waterford, USA, formed in 2000. Their band name is derived from the unsolved murder of Elizabeth Short, often referred to as; Black Dahlia, Black Dahlia Murder or BDM. Current Line-Up: Trevor Strnad – lead vocals (2000–2022) Brian Eschbach – guitar (2001–present) Brandon Ellis – guitar (2016–present) Max Lavelle – bass guitar (2012–present) Alan Cassidy – drums (2012–present) The Black Dahlia Murder gained their final band line-up in January 2001 and released their first demo entitled What a Horrible Night to Have a Curse, and a four-track EP, A Cold-Blooded Epitaph, the latter of which the group released on its own Lovelost Records.