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Watch the stunning new Úlfúð video and then grab one of the just 108 copies of their debut, Of Existential Distortion, on Decibel exclusive blue & cobalt swirled vinyl!

Black metal project Morbikon is building a mythology with a series of animated music videos. First with last year’s “Universal Funeral” video, and now, Decibel is premiering its sequel: “Borne of Phantom Vessel.”

Ease into your Wednesday with some Midwestern post-black metal from Chrome Waves by way of their new video, “The Nail.”

Spokane sludge rockers Merlock explore the shadows of psychedelia on their new LP, Onward Strides Colossus.

Hear L.A. grind force Sulfuric Cautery at their best, namely rabid and unrelenting, but with a bit more focus and flair for songwriting.

Power metallers Blind Oath just dropped the video for “Fascinatrix” from their self-titled, debut to be released March 17 via Horton Records. It’s big, it’s epic and it’s definitely indicative of things to come from the band.

Metal & Beer Fest stalwarts Yards go dark via a sessionable winter lager with any extremely Philly name.

Decibel‘s Bloody Valentine’s Day ends tonight at 11:59pm ET, so bust a move if you want two free issues with any subscription or renewal.

Abrasive Los Angeles blasters Dude Love are a threat to all, um, mankind.

Achieve psychedelic bliss with spacebound UK rockers Black Helium and their celestial new single “Another Heaven.”

There’s so many outlets releasing extreme music today, but it takes a keen ear to seek out the ones emitting the most worthwhile noise. Redefining Darkness Records is one of those labels.

Part II of Azusa, ex-Dillinger Escape Plan bassist Liam Wilson‘s and Decibel‘s Forrest Pitts’ discussion of the spiritual nature of Cynic‘s 1993 classic Focus.

The Crown‘s 2000 death/thrash/speed classic is finally inducted into the Decibel Hall of Fame

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.

Swedish deathbringers Grand Cadaver open their mighty maw once again in this track premiere of “Serrated Jaws.”

Virginia is for brutal death slam lovers, and, of course, Crucial Rip.

All tickets to the 2023 Decibel Magazine Tour, kicking off in May, are on sale now!

We have just 200 copies of Thorr’s Hammer‘s legendary Dommedagsnatt recording (out of print on vinyl since 2009) on Decibel exclusive Translucent Blue vinyl!

Mapuche nation metalheads Mawiza share how their music strengthens ancestral bonds in this inspiring short documentary.

Venomous Concept, featuring Kevin Sharp (Lock Up, ex-Brutal Truth) and Shane Embury (Napalm Death/Brujeria/et al), premiere new single “Fractured!” Watch the video NOW!

For a change of (still fast) pace, Blast Worship investigates the thoroughly not sketchy, crust-fueled blast beats of Germans Abyssal Worm.

Street Tombs‘ scrumptious death metal is what’s for dinner on “Devour.”

The Decibel Magazine Tour returns to the road in May! Tickets on sale Friday, February 3 at 10am local time.

This week’s roundup of new releases includes the latest from Conjureth, Ominous Scriptures, Ashen Horde and more!

Avoid crushing international shipping fees and get Cult Never Dies‘ incredible Dutch death metal history, black metal photo book, classic early ’90s zine anthologies and more exclusively via Decibel.

Take a beer run with black/death/thrashers Phantom Fire in their new video for “Mara.”

Before Mizmor and Hell, there was Sorceress. Stream “Nine Muses” and hear the record rescued from 14 years of obscurity by King Volume Records.

San Antonio’s Noisy Neighbors are never more than a few seconds away from a blast beat.

Dutch black metal duo Freja share a new music video of woodland witchcraft for their 2022 single, “Scattered Shields.”

As stouts go, Firestone Walker’s Parabolita is perfect. Aged in bourbon barrels with a mix of vanilla beans, cocoa nibs, and sea salt to create an enhanced stout experience.