We here at the Deciblog are proponents of good health. So when we were presented the opportunity to present a playlist with that lofty goal in mind, it was an easy choice (not to mention we’re big fans of Scale the Summit’s instrumental musings). As guitarist Chris Letchford explains, “I spend five days a week…
To continue our celebration of the recent release of Construct, we asked Dark Tranquillity vocalist Mikael Stanne–that’s him in front–to a pick a non-DT record that related in some way to each of his band’s ten full-length records (plus one hand-picked EP). Last week, Mikael’s entries took us from 1992′s A Moonclad Reflection EP up…
If you’ve followed our print mag over the years, you’ll know that we have quite an affinity for Dark Tranquillity, a love affair that extends from old (The Gallery was inducted into our HOF in 2010) and new (Chris Dick gave newest album, Construct, a glowing review…not to mention you may want to check out…
If memory serves me right, I have Kevin Stewart-Panko to thank for my introduction to Mouth of the Architect via his review of the band’s debut, Time and Withering, way back in one of our first issues. Since I’ve been keeping up with the Ohioans ever since, it was a no brainer to ask keyboardist/vocalist…
While bands seem to really like doing these playlists, there is one theme that has become prevalent over the last 18 months: what gets listened to in the van while on tour. We’ve had the likes of Ufomammut, Intronaut, BATILLUS, Anciients and Kowloon Walled City (Side A of their list being my personal favorite) tell…
As someone who takes the subway every day, I’m disappointed in myself for never having thought to pair albums with various lines. So I give loads of credit to Kings Destroy vocalist Steve Murphy for not only coming up with the idea (not to mention his preference for express trains and disdain for the L),…
Adam McGrath plays by his own rules, nobody else’s, not even his own. So when he sent over a list that simply included five “sweet” songs, who were we to argue? Not only does his time in Zozobra (guitarist/vocalist) and Cave In (guitarist) give him more than enough cred, judging by his selections (the first…
Stream Deprecipice, the new album from UK sludge/metallic hardcore band Mastiff and read a lengthy interview with guitarist and vocalist James Lee Ross.
The vocalist has decades of experience with fighting games—and thanks to Century Media, you start your training with a custom Hori Fighting Stick α!
The struggle was real for Ludicra on the now Hall of Fame-inducted The Tenant.
A pirate’s riff is the riff for me.
Having triumphed over small minds and naysayers, the max-level guitar wizard’s appearance ushers in a new chapter for Kill Screen.
Hear Australian dissonant DM/grind mongers Resin Tomb destroy your self-esteem on their relentlessly vicious debut, Cerebral Purgatory.
“Stoned Again” is the first single from Max Boogie Overdrive‘s upcoming full-length debut of the same name. It’s set for release on CD and digitally via Future Primitive Recordings on March 29.
The guitarist, drummer and bassist of the New England quartet decide to press A to interact with Decibel’s nerdiest column.
And thus we come to the last standard edition of Five For Friday for 2023. The rest of the month will be dedicated to death metal and black metal retrospectives, so look out for that!
Atmospheric black metal project Spectral Lore reveal new 20-minute epic from forthcoming full length IV.
This week’s new releases include the latest from big names like Myrkur and Cirith Ungol along with a crop of heavy newcomers!
We have only 100 copies available of Dream Unending and Worm‘s new split LP, Starpath, on exclusive Grimace Purple & Sea Blue Merge vinyl. Don’t blow it.
Hear Dallas-based trio Baring Teeth‘s atonal discordance and ethereal dissonance via their fourth full-length The Path Narrows via I, Voidhanger on October 20.
Extreme music’s modern-day Renaissance man expands his love of swords and sorcery to the digital realm.
The following excerpt from Oxbow frontman Eugene S. Robinson‘s new memoir transports readers to the 1970s’ NYC and the genesis of Robinson’s old hardcore band Whipping Boy.
Whether it’s console gaming or PC gaming, the death metal guitarists’ love of video games will never rot.
The drummer and metal publicist is ready to squad up when you are.
Enigmatic U.K. black metal innovators Decoherence weave an intricate tapestry of influences, blending cold and experimental black metal with avant-garde dissonance.
Death Metal phenoms Phantom Horde cast their savage new single “Prince of Death” from the void two days early.
In this exclusive Mud Ride book excerpt, Mudhoney‘s Steve Turner talks about his involvement with little-known bands like Spluii Numa and Mr. Epp and the Calculations.
The bassist and lifelong gamer wants to come together to share his love of The Legend of Zelda and Nintendo.
Our latest exclusive excerpt from Metal Blade founder Brian Slagel’s upcoming book, Swing of the Blade: More Stories from Metal Blade Records features Amon Amarth.
Hear a new jam from Swedish stoner rock OGs Dozer, on the eve of their 15-years-in-the-making new LP, Drifting in the Endless Void.