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Pre-order SODOM: THE OFFICIAL AUTHORIZED BIOGRAPHY, from Decibel Books; Read an Exclusive Excerpt Now

March 24, 2026

Pre-order the new English translation of the official biography from German thrash legends Sodom exclusively via Decibel Books and read an excerpt now!

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Video Premiere: Sleepbomb – ‘A Gift of Crom’

March 31, 2026

San Fran doom crew Sleepbomb recall the story of Conan the Barbarian on their new track and album.

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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.

Latest Issue

Power Trip

May 2026 [#259]

Includes exclusive limited edition No/Más flexi disc

Our special Metal & Beer Fest: Philly 2026 Preview Issue! Also: the Decibel Hall of Fame: The Making of Kylesa’s Static Tensions, Immolation, Exodus, Corrosion of Conformity, Gaerea and more

Blast Worship: Casket Mush

March 31, 2026

Dive in face-first and breathe in the stomach-churning atmosphere of California’s Casket Mush.

Full Album Stream: Sweat –Tear it on Down

March 30, 2026

Move to the beat of L.A. hardcore punk ’n rollers, Sweat, featuring members of Graf Orlock, Dangers, Dogteeth and Ghostlimb.

Live Review: Emperor + Blood Incantation @ The Concert Hall, Toronto – 3/27/26

March 30, 2026

Read all about it: Emperor and Blood Incantation Kicked off the Emperial Wrath Tour in Toronto on Friday Night!

Track Premiere: Belexum – “Master of Masks”

March 30, 2026

Black/death whirlwind Belexum present their new track “Master of Masks” ahead of their forthcoming, self-titled, debut album, out this year.

HELLRIPPER to Release Exclusive Zeke Covers Single via the Decibel Flexi Series!

March 30, 2026

You’ve got until Tuesday, March 31 to secure an active deluxe Decibel subscription to ensure that a copy of Hellripper‘s Zeke covers single is yours on limited edition floppy vinyl.

Five For Friday: March 27, 2026

March 27, 2026

This week’s is packed with all things fast and deadly, with the latest from Hellripper, Aggressive Perfector and more!

Live Review: Lamb of God – Theatre of the Living Arts, Philadelphia 3/15/26

March 27, 2026

Decibel reports from Lamb of God‘s crushing Philly pop-up show in support of the release of new LP Into Oblivion.

EP Spotlight: Object Unto Earth – ‘Memory Tyrant’

March 26, 2026

We present to you Object Unto Earth‘s new EP, Memory Tyrant, out via self-release. We also chatted with the project mastermind about the release.

Q&A: Chris Stover on Crossover Legend Void’s New Live Album

March 26, 2026

VOID bassist Chris Stover talks Live 1982, released this month on Outer Battery Records, how it came about and what it’s like to talk about a band that lasted for roughly three years, four decades later.

Track Premiere: American Sharks – “Bang Yer Head” (ft. Balsac of Gwar)

March 25, 2026

Gwar guitarist Balsac helps Austin trio American Sharks bang that head that doesn’t bang on new single, “Bang Yer Head.”