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Opeth to Release Exclusive New Track “Cirkelns Riktnin” via Decibel Flexi Series!
August 23, 2019 Albert Mudrian
Get your deluxe Decibel subscription by September 4 to obtain this HIGHLY LIMITED flexi disc single from legendary Swedes Opeth!
Carcass, Intronaut, Xibalba Added to Final Lineup of Decibel Magazine Metal & Beer Fest LA 2019, All Tickets on Sale Now
August 19, 2019 Albert Mudrian
All ticket options (including a “Metal & Beer” ticket limited to 500 tickets, which gives you access to pours from all of the breweries) are ON SALE NOW! For tickets and daily line-ups, click here!
Opeth Grace the Cover of Decibel’s 15th Anniversary Issue
August 16, 2019 Albert Mudrian
We have a limited number of advance copies of the 15th anniversary issue of Decibel, featuring a flexi disc with an exclusive new track from Gatecreeper, available now. Don’t blow it.
Gatecreeper Announce New LP, First Single ‘Boiled Over’
August 7, 2019 Albert Mudrian
Deserted is the title of the forthcoming sophomore LP from Arizona dry-heat death dealers Gatecreeper.
More Breweries for Decibel Magazine Metal & Beer Fest: LA Announced, Discounted Early-Bird Ticket Sale Ends Soon!
July 26, 2019 Albert Mudrian
Metal Monkey (IL), Societe (CA), Modern Times (CA) and Brimming Horn Meadery (DE) join a murders row of brewtality this December in California.
Founding Drummer Des Kensel Leaves High on Fire
July 25, 2019 Decibel Magazine
After a 21-year run with the metal heroes, Des Kensel is officially out of High on Fire.
Q&A: London May On His New Black Metal Comedy “Brutal Realty, Inc.” and What Hardcore Taught Him
July 19, 2019 Justin Norton
Former DC hardcore hero London May on his new “black metal comedy” Brutal Realty, Inc.
Brit Doom Metallers Godthrymm Sign to Profound Lore
July 8, 2019 Decibel Magazine
Godthrymm are no longer doom metal’s best unsigned band.
Help Dropdead Replace their Stolen Van By Purchasing ‘Demo 2019’
June 18, 2019 Neill Jameson
You can help powerviolence legends Dropdead and hear some of their best materials in years.
First Wave of Bands & Breweries Announced for Decibel Magazine Metal & Beer Fest: LA 2019
June 17, 2019 Albert Mudrian
The second iteration of California’s heaviest and hoppiest festival returns in December with rare appearances from Possessed, Vio-lence, Nails, Cadaver, Schammasch and waaaaaaay more!
Megadeth’s Dave Mustaine Confirms Throat Cancer Diagnosis
June 17, 2019 Emily Bellino
Megadeth frontman Dave Mustaine confirms that he has been diagnosed with throat cancer.
Cave In Bassist Caleb Scofield Honored On Cover of July Decibel
May 17, 2019 Decibel Magazine
We have a limited number of advance copies of the July issue of Decibel, featuring a flexi disc with a brand new song from False, available now.
Daughter of Obituary’s Terry Butler Killed In Car Crash; GoFundMe Page Established
May 15, 2019 Albert Mudrian
If you can help, please consider donating.
Death manager Eric Greif in need of a kidney
May 1, 2019 Greg Pratt
Death manager Eric Greif has given so much to metal; now he needs some help.
Possessed Dominate the Cover of the June Decibel
April 12, 2019 Albert Mudrian
We have a limited number of advance copies of the June issue of Decibel, featuring a flexi disc with a brand new song from Deathhammer, available now. Don’t blow it.
Full Beer List Revealed for Decibel Magazine Metal & Beer Fest: Philly!
April 5, 2019 Albert Mudrian
Here are the 43 different beers that “Metal & Beer” ticket holders are entitled to sample on April 13-14 in Philadelphia!
Full of Hell to Release New Justin Broadrick Remix “Thundering Hammers” via Decibel Flexi Series!
March 1, 2019 Albert Mudrian
Get your deluxe Decibel subscription by March 4 to obtain a HIGHLY LIMITED flexi disc from current Decibel cover stars Full of Hell!
Deafheaven Unveil Scathing New Track ‘Black Brick’
February 27, 2019 Albert Mudrian
Grammy-nominated post-metallers Deafheaven stream their first new song since last year’s acclaimed Ordinary Corrupt Human Love LP.
Full of Hell Grace the Cover of the April Issue of Decibel
February 19, 2019 Albert Mudrian
We have a limited number of advance copies of the April issue of Decibel, featuring a flexi picture disc with a brand new song from Pig Destroyer, available now. Don’t blow it.
Exhorder to Record First Album Since 1992
February 7, 2019 Emily Bellino
Exhorder announce that they will begin recording their first new album in almost three decades.
Warbeast, Rigor Mortis Vocalist Bruce Corbitt Dead at 56 Following Cancer Battle
January 25, 2019 Emily Bellino
Rigor Mortis and Warbeast singer Bruce Corbitt died today following a battle with cancer.
The Decibel Magazine Tour 2019 Issue of Decibel is Now Available
January 19, 2019 Albert Mudrian
Advance copies of our annual Decibel Magazine Tour Issue, featuring an exclusive Mammoth Grinder flexi disc, are here in extremely limited quantities.
Erik Rutan to Fill-In for Cannibal Corpse on the Decibel Tour
January 18, 2019 Decibel Magazine
Erik Rutan to fill in for Cannibal Corpse guitarist Pat O’Brien on the Decibel Tour.
Dismember Reunite for Scandinavia Deathfest in October!
January 14, 2019 Albert Mudrian
Swedish death metal legends Dismember return in October after an eight-year hiatus.
Mammoth Grinder to Release New Single “Lunar Mass” via Decibel Flexi Series!
January 4, 2019 Albert Mudrian
Get your deluxe Decibel subscription by January 7 to obtain a HIGHLY LIMITED flexi disc from death crushers Mammoth Grinder!
Power Trip Dominate the Cover of the February Issue of Decibel
December 17, 2018 Albert Mudrian
We have a limited number of advance copies of the February issue of Decibel, featuring a flexi disc single of an exclusive new song from death metal crushers Outer Heaven, available now. Don’t blow it.
Cannibal Corpse Guitarist Pat O’Brien Arrested for Burglary, Assaulting a Police Officer
December 11, 2018 Emily Bellino
Cannibal Corpse guitarist Pat O’Brien was charged with burglary, assault of a law enforcement officer following a fire at his home on Monday night.
Evoken, Crypt Sermon and Ilsa Announced for Decibel Metal & Beer Fest Kickoff Party in D.C.!
December 10, 2018 Albert Mudrian
Can’t wait for Decibel Metal & Beer Fest in Philly on April 13-14? Neither can we, so we we’re getting things started a week early in Washington D.C. with the Decibel Metal & Beer Fest Official Kickoff Party!
Triptykon, Uada, Tombs Added to Final Lineup of Decibel Metal & Beer Fest: Philly, All Tickets on Sale Now
December 7, 2018 Albert Mudrian
All ticket options (including a “Metal & Beer” ticket limited to 500 tickets, which gives you access to pours from all of the breweries) are ON SALE NOW! For tickets and daily line-ups, click here!
In Memoriam: Erik Lindmark (Deeds of Flesh/Unique Leader)
November 29, 2018 James Lewis
A solemn remembrance for the death of a unique leader.