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We have a limited number of grim and frostbitten advance copies of the August issue of Decibel available now. Have at it!

Literally everything is on sale in Decibel store through Father’s Day So, while you’re cashing in on this sweet deal, be sure to tell your dad, “Thanks.”

Veteran Greek black metallers premiere new controversial video for “Remnants of the Dark Testament.”

On the eve of the release of Madball‘s ninth full-length For the Cause, the band’s extreme metal virtuoso drummer Mike Justian submits to a lengthy Decibel inquisition.

A West Coast benefit for the late Caleb Scofield will be held in October.

Stream the new album from death dealers Lago now.

Jam the debut album from Denmark’s Taphos in its entirety now.

Integrity and Krieg are teaming up this summer to give metallic hardcore and black metal audiences just what they need to invoke all shades of the whispering darkness.

Hear a track off the debut record from NY-based proto-death metallers Mutilate now.

Stream the debut album from Canadian black death maelstrom The Black Sorcery now.

MDF XVI kicks off tomorrow in Baltimore. Don’t miss these five killer bands making rare area appearances.

If you’re feeling frisky, try this catnip-infused blueberry/vanilla pale ale from Washington state’s Black Raven Brewing.

Cosmic Church’s final encyclical is an endlessly immersive work of atmospheric black metal, delivered in a manner that retains the style’s essential rawness and power.

Watch a new video from Shylmagoghnar.

Lamb of God vocalist Randy Blythe takes us on a walk down his own unique version of Memory Lane to talk his first seven-inch with Burn the Priest. Kayt Vigil of Sonic Wolves chimes in, too.

Pig Destroyer confirm new album for September release via Relapse.

Welcome to No Corporate Beer, Decibel’s new beer-spotting, consumer guide where we drink a beer and a then review it. Now that we’ve established that complex formula, let’s do this.

Soft Kill main man discusses addiction, sobriety, the birth of his son and new album Savior.

A profile of a group of musical entities from northwestern England, specializing in pure, raw black metal, all under the name Legions ov Darkness.

Get the details on the forthcoming new material from obscure Finnish death metal gods Abhorrence.

There are many things in life that will instantly put a stupid smile on my stupider face. New material from Chicago’s Nequient is one of those things.

Renowned music photographer Ester Segarra will publish her first photography book, including an original soundtrack, in July.

Ever thought of starting a band that took the best of late-90s black metal and gave it a modern sheen? Well, you’re too late, Aornos already did it.

Get your deluxe Decibel subscription by Monday, May 7 to obtain a HIGHLY LIMITED Amorphis flexi!

The songwriter and multi-instrumentalist behind Dawnbringer and High Spirits returns with his first solo EP.

Eight years after his untimely death, Wendy Dio continues to honor her late, legendary husband’s legacy—carrying his good works and groundbreaking music into the future.

Hear the new album from Thou.

Watch PHL 17‘s coverage of Decibel Metal & Beer Fest.

Converge, Cave In and more to play Caleb Scofield benefit.

Check out the premiere of the new track from Age of Taurus, “In Dreams We Die,” and revel in their mix of doom metal riffage and heavy metal power!