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Q&A: ‘My War On Wilshire’ Author Michael Pearson on Photographing Black Flag at Their Peak

November 3, 2026

My War On Wilshire: Black Flag vs. the Wilshire Federal Building…and the Vex photographer Michael Pearson talks about shooting Black Flag and his new Bazillion Points book.

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Track Premiere: Hirax – “Vigilante”

November 2, 2026

Hear the raging violence of the feisty new Hirax track “Vigilante.”

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An Endless Wave of American Darkness: USBM’s Hidden Underground

December 26, 2025

Neill Jameson digs deep into the best that underground U.S. black metal had to offer in 2025.

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December 2026 [#266]

Screaming Volumes! The Metal & Beer Fest: Denver 2026 Special Preview Issue. Also: the Decibel Hall of Fame: The Making of Randy Holden’s Population II, Venom’s Cronos remembered, Walls of Jericho, Enslaved, Darkest Hour, and more. Each issue includes an exclusive limited edition Deathgrave flexi disc!

Track Premiere: Eternal Armageddon – ‘Constellations of the Night’

November 2, 2026

Stream a new single from long-running Bangladeshi black-thrash trio Eternal Armageddon‘s final album.

Randy Holden – Population II

November 2, 2026

Population II is a meditative exploration of form and process, presaging elements of the heavy music that followed. But, as the kids like to say, it’s also a mood.

Five For Friday: October 30, 2026

October 30, 2026

As we head into Halloween, it’s a weekend ruled by classic metal slashers like Enslaved, Cirith Ungol, Darkest Hour and more!

Album Premiere: Laser Dracul – Hin Håle Blues

October 29, 2026

Laser Dracul release their new album, Hin Håle Blues, on October 30 via Majestic Mountain Records. You can hear it with us first.

Video Premiere: Teardrinker’s “Hereditary”

October 29, 2026

Teardrinker offers a voice of humanity and solidarity in these dark times. Decibel premieres the music video for their song “Hereditary.” It’s the centerpiece of the band’s forthcoming album, I Hope This Hurts.

Track Premiere: McGuyer – “KHAST”

October 29, 2026

Matt McGuyer steps out on his own with Silver Linings, a towering and deeply intentional solo effort that gives power, curiosity, and humanity the spotlight. Today he is sharing the track “KHAST” ahead of the album drop on October 30.

Full Album Stream: Hope Collapse – Age of Heathens

October 29, 2026

Check out the debut album from Hope Collapse, featuring a set of metallic hardcore practitioners, specializing in the dark and crusty sound of the late ’80s and early ’90s.

Full EP Stream: Ocean of Illusions –Nexus

October 28, 2026

New Jersey deathcore demons Ocean of Illusions preview new EP set for release on Halloween Eve.

Video Premiere: Flesher – “Etched in Blood”

October 28, 2026

Death metal and demonic possession go together like chainsaws and severed limbs. Indianapolis death dealers Flesher understand this better than most, and their new video for “Etched in Blood” takes a blood-drenched plunge into the twisted universe of Evil Dead.