With the tragic passing of the THE BLACK DAHLIA MURDER's frontman and co-founder Trevor Strnad in 2022, band co-founder Brian Eschbach, bassist Max Lavelle, drummer Alan Cassidy, and producer/guitarist Brandon Ellis were faced with a decision: Close the door on one of the most beloved death metal bands or carry on in their fallen brother's charismatic spirit? After a period of profound grief and soul-searching, Eschbach moved from guitar to vocals, setting aside his lifelong identity as a live guitarist for the survival of the band. Former THE BLACK DAHLIA MURDER member Ryan Knight returned to the fold to take Eschbach's place on guitar. The new lineup made their debut in the band's hometown of Detroit in late October 2022 for a tribute show for Strnad. Fast forward to now: THE BLACK DAHLIA MURDER's new album is the one that many would have thought impossible. Servitude marks Eschbach's recorded debut as THE BLACK DAHLIA MURDER's lead vocalist and lyricist-and their first with Knight on guitar since 2015?s Abysmal.