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Raleigh-Killers Suppressive Fire Keep You Pinned Down in a Good Way
December 21, 2015 Andrew Bonazelli
From the city that brought you BTBAM and Corrosion of Confirmity, a hard shot of blackened thrash.
Hearing Things in a Good Way: Undead Prophecies “Voices Within” Video
December 21, 2015 Andrew Bonazelli
The new video from the mysterious OSDM supergroup has no shortage of sickles, hoods and general madness.
What Are the Top 20 Most Anticipated Albums of 2016?
December 21, 2015 Andrew Bonazelli
This year’s story is all but written. It’s time to focus on the Top 20 Most Anticipated Albums of 2016. Decibel has you covered with exclusive previews of next year’s extremely extremest, with Amon Amarth, Nails and Darkthrone as the tip of the frostbitten iceberg.
Chill Out With Studio Playthrough of the Visit’s “Through Darkness”
December 18, 2015 Andrew Bonazelli
Cello + voice Canadian duo bring the holiday melancholia in spades.
Song Premiere: Grimner Days Are Here Again
December 18, 2015 Andrew Bonazelli
Swedish folk metallers Grimner break out the big blades on new single “Eldhjärta,” and it’s all sorts of fun: syncopated riffage and stirring woodwinds galore.
Christmas Ends Early: Ihsahn Drops “Mass Darkness” Lyric Video
December 18, 2015 Andrew Bonazelli
Snow day! Check the new Ihsahn lyric video from the forthcoming full-length Arktis!
Get Your Wings With Trenchrot’s “Hell Pilot’s Call”
December 17, 2015 Andrew Bonazelli
Up-and-coming Philly death metal outfit wreak havoc on four-way split.
Only Death Is Real: Undead Prophecies “False Prophecies” Album Trailer
December 17, 2015 Andrew Bonazelli
OSDM done right, courtesy of the faceless supergroup (if there can be such a thing) of Undead Prophecies
Crucify Your Love for Supreme Carnage’s “Sentenced by the Cross” Lyric Video
December 16, 2015 Andrew Bonazelli
Monstrous Munster, Germany quintet Supreme Carnage do old-school death metal in the vein of Bolt Thrower and Asphyx.
Seven Sisters of Sleep Succumb to the Quicksand in “War Master”
December 15, 2015 Andrew Bonazelli
One nightmare you’re not going to want to wake up from, with L.A. doom/sludge psychos as your guides to the underworld.
Satanic Surgery Is in Session for Collision
December 14, 2015 Andrew Bonazelli
“Cripple the Cross” with thrash/grind purveyors extraordinaire.
Hard Times: Black Tusk Knows What It Means to Be “Born of Strife”
December 14, 2015 Andrew Bonazelli
From the ashes of tragedy, exceptional new music from the Savannah sludge kings.
Exclusive Clip: Scorpions “Forever and a Day” DVD
December 11, 2015 Andrew Bonazelli
Having wrapped up their 50th (!) anniversary tour, the Scorpions bring us an authorized DVD about how hard it is to say goodbye.
Act Now and Get DECIBEL Delivered in Time for Xmas!
December 11, 2015 Andrew Bonazelli
Haven’t done any holiday shopping? We’re not saying it’s panic time… because we have the solution: Decibel‘s annual Under the Tree, Under the Wire special!
Exclusive Premiere: Abbath “Count the Dead”
December 10, 2015 Andrew Bonazelli
Check out the latest brand new grimness from the 2016 Decibel Tour headliner!
Ibex Angel Order Conjure the “Serpent of Assiah”
December 9, 2015 Andrew Bonazelli
Ho ho ho! Your holiday season could use an “occult black metal seance,” and the hypnotizing, crippling discord of Ibex Angel Order is here to provide it.
Roll the Dice on D&D Doomsters Gygax
December 8, 2015 Andrew Bonazelli
The Gypsyhawk offshoot knows how to skill roll.
Eat Me in St. Louis: The Lion’s Daughter Confirm That “Existence Is Horror”
December 7, 2015 Andrew Bonazelli
Life is not peachy for St. Louis blackened sludge downers.
Like Tears in the Reign: Replicant Do DM Right on “Shroud”
December 4, 2015 Andrew Bonazelli
The only desires worth having are the worthless variety.
Read Sacrifice’s “Forward to Termination” HOF If You Want to Live
December 3, 2015 Andrew Bonazelli
Don’t sleep on these Canadian HOFers, who have already gotten much-deserved Flexi Series love!
Full Album Stream: Whiskey Ritual “Blow With the Devil”
December 3, 2015 Andrew Bonazelli
The middle finger means “come hither.”
Finland’s Re-Armed Look Back on its Recent Tour of China
December 3, 2015 Kevin Stewart-Panko
Metal has a vast expanse of space that it calls its popularity continuum, and I, admittedly, have no idea where Finland’s Re-Armed would be located along this stretch of real estate. However, the band recently returned from a three-week tour of China. We quiz vocalist Jouni Matilainen and bassist Juhana ‘Bobo’ Heinonen about their latest adventure.
Here’s to Your Health: Philly Stoner Trio Hound Rock a “Mortality Jam”
December 2, 2015 Andrew Bonazelli
Just say yes to this video, no to tying one off and skateboarding.
The Satanic Arts Are Alive and Well on Kvltist’s Debut
December 1, 2015 Andrew Bonazelli
Black Friday is a happy memory compared to this.
Misanthropy Suits the Mad Men of Fucking Invincible
November 30, 2015 Andrew Bonazelli
“Get It Wrong” never felt so right!
Cyber Monday Deal: Get a FREE Decibel and Digital Store Discount!
November 30, 2015 Andrew Bonazelli
Cyber Monday is upon us, and to celebrate another year without a robot uprising, we have a deal for you!
Cryptopsy Offshoot Digital Doomzday Likes Their Death Metal Gangsta
November 25, 2015 Andrew Bonazelli
Two great tastes that… uh, just press play and listen for yourself.
Swedish BM Trio Grafvitnir Wolf Out on “Varulvsnatt”
November 25, 2015 Andrew Bonazelli
Pronunciation isn’t the issue. Just press play.
Iron Lamb’s “Mockingbird” Is Nothing to Scoff At
November 24, 2015 Andrew Bonazelli
Sort of a Where’s Waldo for the Stockholm scene…
The Beholder Agrees With DSGNS “Nothing Pretty to See Here”
November 23, 2015 Andrew Bonazelli
Post-hardcore raging to make your pre-holiday Monday suck less.