Interviews
KILL SCREEN 020: Serena Cherry of SVALBARD Doesn’t Fake Her Love of Gaming
September 13, 2023 Michael Wohlberg and James Lewis
The guitarist and vocalist is happily (and furiously) exploring a world of her own.
KILL SCREEN 019: Derek Rydquist and Justin McKinney of THE ZENITH PASSAGE Aren’t Here to Rage Against the Machine
August 30, 2023 Michael Wohlberg and James Lewis
The tech death duo are naturally curious about gaming’s artificial intelligence.
KILL SCREEN 018: Enrique Sagarnaga of THE SILVER is a Top Competitor for Your Friends List
August 16, 2023 Michael Wohlberg and James Lewis
The drummer and metal publicist is ready to squad up when you are.
Pg.99’s Mike Taylor Talks Reunion, Album Reissues & The Possibility of New Music: “New Material is Not out of the Question”
August 4, 2023 Dillon Collins
Legendary Virginia hardcore punk outfit Pg. 99 (or Pageninetynine) return with a pair of reissues and their first post-pandemic live appearances.
KILL SCREEN 017: Alex Kulick of HORRENDOUS Knows Their Role Includes Playing Video Games
August 2, 2023 Michael Wohlberg and James Lewis
When it comes to role-playing games, bigger is better for the multi-talented musician.
Q&A: Max Fox (The Boneless Ones) Rages Full-On In Europe
July 31, 2023 Chris Dick
Max Fox, vocalist for crossover legends The Boneless Ones, readies the troops for the group’s first-ever European shows, specifically in front of 20,000 at Dynamo in Holland.
Track By Track: Quiet Man – “The Starving Lesson”
July 26, 2023 Sean Frasier
Philadelphia sludge eulogists Quiet Man smash silence with a track-by-track guide to their dark new record, The Starving Lesson.
KILL SCREEN 016: Austin Haines of OUTER HEAVEN is More Than the Big Boss of Death Metal
July 19, 2023 Michael Wohlberg and James Lewis
The death metal vocalist is eager to confront any and all cosmic horrors that await in the digital universe.
Video Premiere + Interview: Adversvm – “Sinistrum”
July 7, 2023 Dillon Collins
Decibel proudly unveils the latest single from Adversvm‘s third studio album, Sinistrum, alongside an interview with Sascha Borchard (guitars/vocals) and Don Zaros (keyboards).
KILL SCREEN 015: Smittens of CALLIGRAM is Here to Test EA’s Patience
July 5, 2023 Michael Wohlberg and James Lewis
The U.K. bassist spares no detail or feeling when it comes to his former life as a game tester.
KILL SCREEN 014: Meet A.L.N. of MIZMOR, the God of Puzzles
June 21, 2023 Michael Wohlberg and James Lewis
For Decibel’s latest cover star, doom and gloom can sometimes give way to fun and games.
KILL SCREEN 013: For Dustin Davidson of AUGUST BURNS RED, Video Games Are a Family Matter
June 7, 2023 Michael Wohlberg and James Lewis
The bassist and lifelong gamer wants to come together to share his love of The Legend of Zelda and Nintendo.
Track by Track: Viral Sun – ‘Viral Sun’
June 7, 2023 Sean Frasier
Noisy sludge punks Viral Sun shed light on each song of their debut record with an exclusive track by track illumination.
Legendary Italian Composer Fabio Frizzi Revisits Cult Horror Classic with ‘Zombie: Composer’s Cut’
May 30, 2023 Dillon Collins
Decibel caught up with the Italian maestro for a deep dive into his career and relationship with the prolific Fulci, a deep analysis into building a creepy score and a re-examination on all things Zombie.
KILL SCREEN 012: Reese Alavi of CREEPING DEATH Goes Medieval on Their Gaming Tastes
May 24, 2023 Michael Wohlberg and James Lewis
The death metal vocalist wants you to play anything other than RuneScape.
YOB’s Mike Scheidt Revisits Crushing Debut Album ‘Elaborations of Carbon’ Ahead of Long-Awaited Reissue & Streaming Launch
May 17, 2023 Dillon Collins
Hear the remastered version of Yob‘s landmark 2002 Elaborations of Carbon, and sit down with Mike Scheidt for an expansive deep-dive into Yob’s genre bending debut.
KILL SCREEN 011: FROZEN SOUL and CENTURY MEDIA Are So Cool, They’re Giving Away an Exclusive ‘Glacial Domination’ Nintendo Switch!
May 3, 2023 Michael Wohlberg and James Lewis
Vocalist Chad Green, bassist Samantha Mobley and guitarist Michael Munday want to share their love of gaming with their fans in the most literal sense.
Fires in the Distance: “The Primary Theme Behind This Music Is Perseverance”
May 1, 2023 J. Andrew
Our interview with guitarist Yegor Savonin, where he tells us about the band, its new album, and how the noise all comes together.
KILL SCREEN 010: Katie Davies and Josh Andrews of PUPIL SLICER Give 100 Percent to This Interview
April 19, 2023 Michael Wohlberg and James Lewis
The genre-slashing U.K. phenoms have seen their video game obsession blossom into something more.
Q&A: Matt Eiseman on Tithe’s Grief-Informed Black Metal
April 5, 2023 Justin Norton
Tithe guitarist/vocalist Matt Eiseman on how working through grief led to his best hour as a musician.
KILL SCREEN 009: Knox Colby of ENFORCED Bows to No King Dork
April 5, 2023 Michael Wohlberg and James Lewis
Da mighty crossover vocalist prefers his digital body counts to be in the billions.
Hardcore for Freaks: Gel Discuss Their Debut Album, Only Constant
April 3, 2023 Emily Bellino
Vocalist Sami Kaiser and guitarist Anthony Webster of New Jersey’s Gel talk embracing and breaking convention on their debut LP, Only Constant.
KILL SCREEN 008: Rob Fusco of ONE KING DOWN May Let Gravity Win, But Not You
March 22, 2023 Michael Wohlberg and James Lewis
Before the hardcore vocalist landed on ‘Bloodlust Revenge,’ he was busy tearing up ‘Yars’ Revenge.’
KILL SCREEN 007: Vincent Bennett and Devin Shidaker of THE ACACIA STRAIN Want You to Watch Your Gaming Language
March 8, 2023 Michael Wohlberg and James Lewis
The vocalist and guitarist need you to sit down, shut up and just have fun.
Interview: Zulu Frontman Anaiah Lei Discusses the Band’s Debut Album, A New Tomorrow
February 27, 2023 Emily Bellino
Zulu talk their new album, A New Tomorrow, before its release this Friday.
KILL SCREEN 006: For Adam Bartlett of GILEAD MEDIA, Hell is Other Players
February 22, 2023 Michael Wohlberg and James Lewis
If you want to be signed to Gilead Media, you better know how to click on heads.
OFF! On Their Career Best Album (and First Film) ‘Free LSD’
February 8, 2023 Justin Norton
OFF!‘s Keith Morris and Dimitri Coats talk to Decibel from the Slamdance Film Festival in Utah about Free LSD, their world-shifting new rhythm section and more.
KILL SCREEN 005: Alan Cassidy and Max Lavelle of THE BLACK DAHLIA MURDER Know the Rhythm of the Night
February 8, 2023 Michael Wohlberg
Yes, the drummer and bassist know that it’s a ‘Castlevania’ reference.
KILL SCREEN 004: Colin Young of DEADBODY and GOD’S HATE Rejects Convention, Embraces Modernity
January 25, 2023 Michael Wohlberg and James Lewis
The Deadbody bassist/Twitching Tongues vocalist/God’s Hate drummer appreciates gaming’s past but has his sights set on what the future may hold.
KILL SCREEN 003: Andrew Lee of RIPPED TO SHREDS Has the Power of God Mode and Anime on His Side
January 11, 2023 Michael Wohlberg and James Lewis
The master of shred and blast beat enthusiast doesn’t play when it comes to action role-playing games.