Forrest Pitts

Analyzing Sepultura through a Buddhist lens.

Taking a deeper look at the process of writing a review.

Considering the topic of the male gaze in heavy metal.

It’s a long way to the top if you wanna… write about extreme metal?

Decibel contributor Forrest Pitts reflects on Opeth‘s farsightedness and ability to manipulate our collective imagination.

Decibel contributor Forrest Pitts considers the lessons he learned from hardcore.

In his new column, Decibel contributor Forrest Pitts presents a capsized field guide for anyone taking life one step at time.

Winterfylleth guitarist/vocalist Chris Naughton talks new album.

Carlo Regadas (Monstrance, ex-Carcass, ex-Devoid) survives necroticized organs and returns to playing music.

A lengthy interview with Voivod guitarist/composer Chewy, Piggy’s successor and longtime Voivod fan.

Okay, before we step into the ring, fair warning: This is going to be some bare-knuckles shit. Go ahead and tighten up your gut.