title: A Cold-Blooded Epitaph
text: # A Cold-Blooded Epitaph
  
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  A Cold-Blooded Epitaph is the first EP by American melodic death metal band the Black Dahlia Murder released in May 2002 on Lovelost Records, it is released as an MCD. This is the band's last release with guitarist John Deering.
  
  "The Blackest Incarnation" and "Closed Casket Requiem" were to be later released on their following, full-length album, Unhallowed.
  
  The EP features the cover of "Paint It Black", originally performed by the Rolling Stones in 1966.
  
  ## Track listing
  
  All tracks are written by the Black Dahlia Murder, except where noted.
  
  ## Personnel
  
  ### The Black Dahlia Murder
  
  * Trevor Strnad – vocals
  * John Deering – lead guitar
  * Brian Eschbach – rhythm guitar
  * Dave Lock – bass
  * Cory Grady – drums
  
  ### Additional
  
  * Mike Hasty – production, mastering
  * John Strucel – artwork
  