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Exhorder Announce Reunion + Live Dates
November 15, 2017 Emily Bellino
Legendary NOLA thrashers Exhorder officially announced today that they have reunited. Previously, the band have not been active since Maryland Deathfest in 2011, one of their only live dates following the death of longtime bassist Frankie Sparcello. Exhorder’s last studio album was their 1992 full length The Law, followed by a live split with Suffocation, Malevolent Creation and Cancer in…
Morbid Angel Grace the Cover of the January Decibel
November 14, 2017 Albert Mudrian
Extreme music legends return to death metal and to Decibel’s cover. Advance copies of the new issue are available now!
Horrendous Sign to Season of Mist, Announce New Album
November 6, 2017 Emily Bellino
Decibel faves Horrendous announce new album and signing to Season of Mist!
Godflesh Premiere New Song “Post Self”
October 31, 2017 Emily Bellino
Godflesh premiere the title track to their new album, Post Self.
ON SALE NOW: Decibel Magazine Tour Tickets!
October 27, 2017 Albert Mudrian
Tickets to see Enslaved, Wolves in the Throne Room, Myrkur and Khemmis as part of the 2018 Decibel Magazine Tour are on sale at 10 a.m. your local time TODAY
Seventh Annual Decibel Magazine Tour Lineup + Dates Announced
October 24, 2017 Albert Mudrian
Enslaved, Wolves in the Throne Room, Myrkur and Khemmis unite for metal media leader’s latest North American campaign this February. Tickets on sale Friday, October 27 at 10am local time.
Judas Priest Announce New Album, 2018 North American Tour
October 23, 2017 Emily Bellino
Judas Priest announce their NINETEENTH studio album and 2018 tour!
Martin Eric Ain: 1967-2017
October 22, 2017 Justin Norton
Martin Eric Ain, a member of the legendary outfits Celtic Frost and Hellhammer, is remembered.
Martin Eric Ain (1967-2017): Celtic Frost “Morbid Tales” Hall of Fame
October 22, 2017 Albert Mudrian
To honor the passing of extreme metal legend Martin Eric Ain, we present the Hall of Fame feature on Celtic Frost’s 1984 debut Morbid Tales in full.
Converge Grace the Cover of the December Decibel
October 19, 2017 Albert Mudrian
Decibel faves Converge make their SIXTH cover appearance. Get new the issue (or all six in a discount bundle) here!
Pig Destroyer Enter Studio to Record New Album
October 17, 2017 Emily Bellino
Pig Destroyer have entered the studio to record their next album.
Morbid Angel Announce New Album, ‘Kingdoms Disdained,’ Out December 1
October 5, 2017 Albert Mudrian
Morbid Angel’s long-rumored return to death metal via the “K” album is nearly upon us.
Cannibal Corpse Defile the Cover of the November Decibel
September 21, 2017 Albert Mudrian
Advance copies of Decibel issue #157 are available now in LIMITED quantities!
At the Gates Announce New LP Details, Reveal New Guitarist
September 11, 2017 Emily Bellino
At the Gates announce new album and guitarist plus first – but certainly not their last – 2018 live dates!
Prong’s ‘Beg to Differ’ Inducted into the Decibel Hall of Fame
September 6, 2017 Emily Bellino
Prong‘s groundbreaking 1990 sophomore album, Beg to Differ is inducted into the Hall of Fame.
Watch: Blöödhag Vocalist Throws Coffee on Alex Jones in Seattle
August 18, 2017 Emily Bellino
Right-wing conspiracy theorist Alex Jones is confronted on the street in Seattle. Watch the full video now.
Myrkur Graces the Cover of Decibel’s October Issue
August 16, 2017 Albert Mudrian
Amalie Bruun makes her Decibel cover debut to usher in the release of the much-anticipated second Myrkur album, Mareridt, out via Relapse on September 15.
Wolves in the Throne Room Grace the Cover of Decibel’s September Issue
July 24, 2017 Albert Mudrian
U.S. black metal heavyweights Wolves in the Throne Room are ready for the Decibel close up. Get the September issue here!
Believer’s Kurt Bachman on Piece-by-Piece Release of New Album
July 14, 2017 J. Andrew
“It has been 30 years since we released our first publicly available demo, so this time around for our 30th anniversary, we wanted to screw with that process and make it a year-long event.”
Arch Enemy Release First Original Song From New Album, ‘Will to Power’
July 14, 2017 Emily Bellino
Listen to “The World is Yours,” the first piece of original music from Arch Enemy in 3 years.
Pro-Pain Frontman Injured In Robbery, GoFundMe Started To Cover Medical Expenses
July 10, 2017 Emily Bellino
Pro-Pain frontman Gary Meskil was injured last week in Belgium, where he was the victim of a robbery and attempted murder.
Myrkur Record Exclusive New Song for Decibel Flexi Series!
June 29, 2017 Albert Mudrian
Get an active deluxe Decibel subscription by Monday, July 3 at 9 AM EST, and this limited edition, rare Myrkur track is yours.
Grimposium Founder Announces nordiQC Festival
June 23, 2017 Emily Bellino
nordiQC will feature apperances from Enslaved, Bardspec and more, plus film screenings, Q&A panels and more.
Suffocation Headlines Decibel’s “2017: The Year of Death Metal” Issue!
June 22, 2017 Albert Mudrian
Suffocation, Incantation, Broken Hope, Bolt Thrower/Memoriam, Immolation, Obituary, Origin, Expulsion/Repulsion, Dying Fetus and Decrepit Birth keep death alive in 2017.
TRVE Brewing Celebrates 5th Anniversary With Weekend of Metal and Beer
June 22, 2017 Adem Tepedelen
When Denver’s TRVE Brewing celebrates its anniversary every June, you can bet that owner Nick Nunns does it up right, putting on a weekend filled with metal bands and special one-off beers.
Some Light Black Metal Reading: “Becoming the Forest” Zine
June 16, 2017 J. Andrew
Intriguing and insightful reading for black metal enthusiasts.
Q&A: Filmmaker Sam Dunn On His Virtual Reality Wacken Film
June 1, 2017 Justin Norton
Filmmaker Sam Dunn talks to us about his new Wacken documentary filmed in virtual reality.
Venom Inc. Offer Exclusive New Recording for Decibel Flexi Series!
May 31, 2017 Albert Mudrian
Order a deluxe Decibel subscription by Monday, June 5, and get this limited edition Venom Inc. vinyl featuring an exclusive recording!
Hardcore Legends Integrity Grace the Cover of the Latest Decibel
May 30, 2017 Albert Mudrian
Dwid Hellion of the metallic hardcore pioneers Integrity emerges from a Belgian castle to make his Decibel cover debut while doom metal darlings Khemmis appear on this month’s flexi disc with an exclusive new song. Hurry, quantities are limited.
Warbeast/Rigor Mortis Singer Bruce Corbitt Retires Following Cancer Diagnosis
May 26, 2017 Emily Bellino
Warbeast vocalist Bruce Corbitt has been forced to announce an early retirement from music following an esophageal cancer diagnosis