Books

Book Review: Marty Friedman –Dreaming Japanese

November 27, 2024

Guitarist Marty Friedman’s Megadeth years seem quaint compared to his fame in Japan, as detailed in his new memoir, Dreaming Japanese.

Profane Creations: the Metal Art of Mark Rudolph Cover Art Revealed, Pre-Order Available

May 14, 2024

Revealing the cover art for longtime Decibel illustrator Mark Rudolph‘s new art book, Profane Creations!

Legendary Recording Studio Morrisound Given a Historical Marker at Original Location

April 3, 2024

Hillsborough County, Florida is recognizing legendary recording studio Morrisound for its contributions to extreme metal.

Dayal Patterson: On the New Edition of “Black Metal: Evolution of the Cult”

October 17, 2023

Author Dayal Patterson discusses the massive 800-page reworking of his black metal history reimagined as Black Metal: Evolution of the Cult — Restored, Expanded & Definitive Edition.

Montrose and Sammy Hagar Bassist, Bill “The Electric” Church, Releases New Memoir

October 6, 2023

Check out the new memoir from former Montrose and Sammy Hagar bassist Bill “The Electric” Church, father of Haunt’s Trevor William Church.

Read an Exclusive Excerpt from Eugene S. Robinson’s New Memoir ‘A Walk Across Dirty Water’

October 5, 2023

The following excerpt from Oxbow frontman Eugene S. Robinson‘s new memoir transports readers to the 1970s’ NYC and the genesis of Robinson’s old hardcore band Whipping Boy.

EXCLUSIVE: Read an Excerpt from ‘Mud Ride: A Messy Trip Through the Grunge Explosion’

June 12, 2023

In this exclusive Mud Ride book excerpt, Mudhoney‘s Steve Turner talks about his involvement with little-known bands like Spluii Numa and Mr. Epp and the Calculations.

Q&A with ‘Scream Therapy’ author Jason Schreurs on his “Punk Journey Through Mental Health”

May 16, 2023

Author/podcaster Jason Schreurs is screaming for positive mental health in his new book, Scream Therapy: A Punk Rock Journey Through Mental Health.

EXCLUSIVE Excerpt: Part 3 from ‘Swing of the Blade’: “In Search Of”

April 18, 2023

Our latest exclusive excerpt from Metal Blade founder Brian Slagel’s upcoming book, Swing of the Blade: More Stories from Metal Blade Records features Amon Amarth.

EXCLUSIVE Excerpt Part 2 from ‘Swing of the Blade’ – “You Win Some, You Lose Some”

April 11, 2023

Read an exclusive excerpt, featuring Killswitch Engage, from Metal Blade founder Brian Slagel’s upcoming book, Swing of the Blade: More Stories from Metal Blade Records.

EXCLUSIVE Excerpt from Brian Slagel’s new book, ‘Swing of the Blade: More Stories From Metal Blade Records’

April 4, 2023

Read an exclusive excerpt, featuring Armored Saint, from Metal Blade founder Brian Slagel’s upcoming book, Swing of the Blade: More Stories from Metal Blade Records.

Brand New CULT NEVER DIES Books Available Exclusively in North America via Decibel!

January 27, 2023

Avoid crushing international shipping fees and get Cult Never Dies‘ incredible Dutch death metal history, black metal photo book, classic early ’90s zine anthologies and more exclusively via Decibel.