About this interview
In a 2008 interview with Ryan Minic of Ryan’s Rock Show, The Black Dahlia Murder sit down for an unfiltered and chaotic conversation about touring, horror influences, fan culture, and the madness of being in a metal band.
The band shares wild stories from the road, including shroom mishaps, hotel destruction, and life on tour buses filled with mucus and video games. They joke about life in Detroit’s metal scene, their surprising Juggalo fanbase, and how Montreal seems to be breeding some of the best extreme metal musicians today.
From playing in Japan, where they were treated like alien rock gods, to the insanity of GWAR shows, where they witnessed grotesque stage antics and relentless fake blood showers, the band recounts some of their most memorable tour experiences.
They also touch on their horror-themed lyrics, explaining how wolves, bats, and dark imagery have become staples of their music. As for scary experiences? They claim to have seen the Living Dead… at least in Portland.
Throughout the conversation, they dive into life outside of music, discussing their love for video games, fried chicken, and spending their time off the road playing with their cats. One member even admits to being the only straight-edge guy in the band, navigating life surrounded by chaos but staying true to his personal choices.