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PRE-ORDER CONVERGE’s ‘Hum of Hurt’ with a Decibel-Exclusive Screen-Printed Sleeve NOW! ONLY 200 AVAILABLE!
April 1, 2026
There are ONLY 200 copies of Converge‘s new LP, Hum of Hurt, on Blood Rose Red vinyl variant featuring a folded silkscreen cover designed by vocalist Jacob Bannon. We got ’em! Don’t wait!
Premiere
Full Album Stream: Splendidula –Absentia
April 1, 2026
Belgian atmospheric black metal outfit Splendidula are born to touch your feelings on new full-length, Absentia.
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
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
Kylesa – Static Tensions
March 31, 2026 Brad Sanders
Kylesa‘s 2009 psych metal masterpiece, Static Tensions, enters our hallowed Hall.
Video Premiere: Sleepbomb – ‘A Gift of Crom’
March 31, 2026 Emily Bellino
San Fran doom crew Sleepbomb recall the story of Conan the Barbarian on their new track and album.
Blast Worship: Casket Mush
March 31, 2026 Gene Meyer
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 Adem Tepedelen
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 Kevin Stewart-Panko
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 Addison Herron-Wheeler
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 Decibel Magazine
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 J. Andrew
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 Cosmo Lee
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 Addison Herron-Wheeler
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.
