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CASTLE RAT’s ‘The Bestiary’ Decibel-Exclusive Picture Disc Is Here! PRE-ORDER NOW!
March 12, 2026
We’ve only got 300 copies of this PICTURE DISC edition LP of The Bestiary, featuring the iconic cover photo from Castle Rat’s October 2025 Decibel magazine cover story.
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Video Premiere: Korrosive – “Khaos Unbound”
March 18, 2026
Toronto thrashers Korrosive don’t do subtlety. On “Khaos Unbound,” taken from their latest album Katastrophic Creation, the band delivers a full-speed assault.
Editorial
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
The Decibel Magazine Tour 2026
April 2026 [#258]
Includes exclusive limited edition Father Befouled flexi disc
Featuring Cryptopsy, Necrot, Fulci and Blood Monolith! Also: the Decibel Hall of Fame: The Making of Boris’ Pink, Lamb of God, Exhumed, Worm, Bosse-de-Nage, Intoxicated and more
KILL FEED 081: Jared Smith and Spencer Moore of ARCHSPIRE Gotta Go Fast-ish
March 18, 2026 Michael Wohlberg and James Lewis
The bassist and drummer enjoy a challenge, but prefer to keep things decidedly fun.
Video Premiere: Antihælix – ‘Snorting the Ashes of Dead Planets’
March 17, 2026 Emily Bellino
Get high on the remains of dead planets with black metal duo Antihælix.
Blast Worship: No/Más
March 17, 2026 Gene Meyer
Capitol grindcrushers No/Más drop Redefining Darkness debut, No Peace ahead of Metal & Beer Fest Philly appearance in May.
Track Premiere: Hylko – “Green Spa (Cold Region Version)”
March 16, 2026 Adem Tepedelen
Soak up Japanese trio Hylko‘s avant stoner doom vibe on new track, “Green Spa (Cold Region Version).”
Full Album Stream: Backfire! – “The Last Confession”
March 16, 2026 Emily Bellino
’90s Dutch hardcore heroes Backfire! stream their final release before hanging their boots up later this year.
Five For Friday: March 13, 2026
March 13, 2026 J. Andrew
This week’s new releases include the latest earth-shattering records from Lamb of God, Monstrosity, Wolfbastard and more!
Track Premiere: Side Over – “Sorry”
March 12, 2026 Albert Mudrian
Reunited Wilkes-Barre, PA melodic hardcore heroes Side Over re-emerge and re-imagine some of their best early ’90s material.
Video Premiere: Ravenmocker – “Where the Raven Flies”
March 12, 2026 Addison Herron-Wheeler
Check out the new video from Southern California melodic death metal newcomers Ravenmocker “Infallible,” honoring indigenous heritage and melodic sensibilities.
Full Album Stream: Kallohonka –Lazer Blood
March 11, 2026 Adem Tepedelen
Hear Texas noise-damage weirdos Kallohonka bear down with ferocity on proggy debut, Lazer Blood.
Full Album Stream: Lesotho – “A Flashing on Plain Glass”
March 11, 2026 Emily Bellino
Boston post-metal trio Lesotho channel the anxieties of the modern world on their new record.
