J. Andrew

The latest in the proud tradition of Swedish crust!

A year is just a year. But oh what a year it was: Death, Napalm Death, Mayhem, Bathory, Sodom, Anthrax and more!

A nice fireside chat about metal, hardcore, the early-to-mid 2000s, and the future of extreme music.

A creative and innovative life cut short.

No-nonsense death metal in the classic Swedish style.

A look into history with riffs, solos and screams.

RIYL: Mayhem, Satyricon, Samael, Bauhaus, Joy Division, Jesus and the Mary Chain, St. Vitus, Candlemass, Type O Negative and My Dying Bride. No, really!

“I’m trying to make a living doing what I’m doing, and remain true to what I believed in…and mission accomplished!” – King Buzzo

Drink from the cup of Blood & Valour with Bestial Warlust‘s new live album!

For those of you looking to catch up on black metal classics that came before 1992, go ahead and spin Fallen Angel of Doom, Ritual and Anno Domini, but be sure to make some time for this essential serving of darkness as well.

“The crooked progressions, slimy vibes and otherworldly melodies will explain why this song had to be bestowed with a name as blunt and primitive as ‘Black Miasma.'”

Extreme metal has the unique ability to smash our romantic illusions about life and the world. It’s time to apply that same cold stoicism to executive power, no matter who’s President.

A look into the world of custom-made amps and pedals from CT’s finest.

A classic Viking metal album to end all Viking metal albums.

One writer picks five favorite Decibel web articles of 2016.

When you need a break after hearing “Santa Claus is Comin’ to Town” or “Jingle Bell Rock” ten thousand agonizing times.

Before you put 2016 to rest, here’s one last black metal victory to serve as an elegy.

We revisit Immortal’s transition stage between two regions of Blashyrkh.

A journey back to 1992, where cold winds blow.

United by a desire for death metal.

A nice crash-course in the classics.

Onward into the devouring depths.

Because we all have a pair of checkered Vans under our beds somewhere…admit it!!!

The latest installment of Dayal Patterson’s series on black metal is a paradise for genre obsessives.

Dive into the Infinity of Thoughts.

“the fans are going crazy at the shows, so the change is welcome”

Anything pop can do grind can do better.

Poland’s Arkona, not to be confused with the Russian act of the same name, is one of many great under-recognized bands from black metal second wave. Forming in 1993, the band has spend the ensuing decades creating some of the finest black metal out of eastern Europe (or anywhere else).

Pennsylvania-based illustrator Joe Martin is your new favorite tattoo artist.

Sunlight’s Bane and Geist are ready to drill through the Cancerous Void.