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Deafheaven Grace the Cover of the January Decibel

November 19, 2018

We have a limited number of advance copies of the January issue of Decibel, featuring an ultra-rare Withered PICTURE FLEXI DISC – available now. Don’t blow it.

Myrkur Announces New EP, Debuts New Video

November 14, 2018

Danish artist Myrkur will release a new EP next month.

Metal Booking Agent Loses Home in California Fire, GoFundMe Established

November 13, 2018

Booking agent and longtime Decibel friend Dan Rozenblum lost his home in the California wildfires; a GoFundMe has been established to benefit the family.

Noisem Guitarist Sebastian Philips Joins Exhumed

November 12, 2018

Noisem guitarist Sebastian Philips officially joins Exhumed.

The Ocean Share ‘Making of’ Video for New Album

November 1, 2018

Watch a behind-the-scenes video from atmospheric sludge crushers The Ocean now.

Behemoth to Host ‘I Loved You at Your Darkest’-themed Art Installation in NYC

November 1, 2018

Behemoth will host a specially-curated art exhibition following their NYC show on November 3.

Inhabit the Corpse: An Interview (+Full Album Stream) with Devil Master

October 31, 2018

We summon Philadelphia’s Devil Master and stream their remastered compilation album, Manifestations, out this Friday on Relapse.

Full Album Stream: Flageladör – “Predileção Pelo Macabro”

October 30, 2018

Check out the killer new album from Brazilian speed metal thrashers Flageladör.

Gone One Year: Remembering Martin Eric Ain

October 21, 2018

A year ago today, Celtic Frost and Hellhammer visionary Martin Eric Ain died from an unexpected heart attack at 50. To honor his massive and enduring influence on the music we love, we are rerunning our obituary.

Of Bile and Fortified Ruins: Akitsa Releases Credo

October 19, 2018

Akitsa issues another salvo of blood, bile and darkness on “Credo,” out now via Profound Lore. Essential listening for all fans of raw black metal.

Full Album Stream: Internal Bleeding – “Corrupting Influence”

October 18, 2018

Slam death metal pioneers Internal Bleeding return to honor the dead and crush the living with Corrupting Influence.

Ten Bazillion Years: The Tony Rettman Interview

October 17, 2018

As part of an ongoing celebration the tenth anniversary of heavy metal-centric book publisher Bazillion Points, we speak to hardcore archivist and author Tony Rettman.

Film Review: Lords of Chaos

October 15, 2018

Hollywood re-spins the black circle and Decibel takes in an early screening of the much-hyped “Lords of Chaos” film.

Cradle of Filth Fan Detained Following Harassment of Dani Filth’s Wife

October 10, 2018

A man was placed in a psyciatric hospital after harassing Toni Davey, wife of Dani Filth.

Track Premiere: Baring Teeth — “Abstracted Mind”

October 10, 2018

The new track from Baring Teeth is about to give your head The Exorcist treatment.

Testament’s “The New Order” Inducted into the Decibel Hall of Fame

October 9, 2018

Join us in welcoming Testament landmark The New Order into the Hall of Fame.

Ulver Announce First-Ever United States Show

October 1, 2018

Ulver have their sights set on the United States in 2019.

For Those About to Squawk: Author & Punisher, Deadbird, Mutilated by Zombies

September 28, 2018

Our resident birdbrains pecks on new titles from Deadbird, Mutilated by Zombies and Author & Punisher.

Soundtrack to the (Zombie) Apocalypse Courtesy Broken Hope Guitarist/Horror Novelist Jeremy Wagner

September 26, 2018

Broken Hope guitarist Jeremy Wagner returns with his sophomore horror novel Rabid Heart, a tale of love amongst the undead.

Decibel Contributor Roundtable: What band have you seen most live?

September 26, 2018

Decibel contributors share the bands they’ve seen on stage most, from sludge icons Eyehategod to metal juggernauts Lamb of God.

Track Premiere: Lifelost – ‘Metanoia’

September 25, 2018

Wormed vocalist Phlegeton changes gears to summon eerie black metal in Lifelost.