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Eïs: Epic, Atmospheric and Ferocious
March 30, 2018 J. Andrew
There’s a lot of atmospheric black metal out there these days. But Germany’s Eïs rises above glut by retaining the ferocity of the second-wave sound.
At the Gates Announce Limited Signing at Decibel Metal & Beer Fest
March 29, 2018 Emily Bellino
In just two days, At the Gates will decimate the Fillmore Philadelphia when they take the stage as the Saturday night headliner at Decibel Metal & Beer Fest. We’re surely not alone in our excitement to hear old classics and new songs from the Swedish death metal legends, and now you can get even more At the Gates…
Track Premiere: Nigredo – “Sons of Worthlessness”
March 28, 2018 Shawn Macomber
Athens, Greece power duo Nigredo brings the danger with its dark, diverse take on dissonant black metal.
Watch: Beneath Oblivion – “The Wayward and the Lost”
March 27, 2018 Dutch Pearce
Watch the epic new music video from Beneath Oblivion now.
Brewtal Truth: Morbid Hour Arrives at Decibel Metal & Beer Fest
March 26, 2018 Adem Tepedelen
A surprise special brew, Morbid Hour Black Pilsner, from Brooklyn’s Kings County Brewers Collective will be poured at the Decibel Metal and Beer Festival this weekend.
An Extremely Extreme Voice For Common Sense
March 23, 2018 Justin Norton
Let’s imagine a world where kids can get lost in records and find themselves again. Let’s imagine a world where the bridge to adulthood doesn’t include fearing for your life.
Slave to the Grind Director: “This film was done with the support of a community.”
March 23, 2018 J. Andrew
“Slave to the Grind” is a new documentary about grindcore, its history and its place in the wider world of extreme music.
Rage Without End: Peerless Hardcore Archivist Sunny Singh is Taking hate5six 24-7
March 21, 2018 Shawn Macomber
The best goddamn producer of scene-documenting live hardcore videos of all time is taking his game to the next level. And you can help.
Brewtal Truth: Hydra Brews Urban Legend Coffee Stout With Dave Ellefson Coffee
March 21, 2018 Adem Tepedelen
Brewing is their business and business is good. Megadeth bassist Dave Ellefson puts his Urban Legend coffee in Hydra Beer Company’s stout.
Oliver Brewing Announce Beers for Metal & Beer Fest
March 13, 2018 Alex Yarde
Find out what Oliver Brewing have on tap for Decibel Metal & Beer Fest
Track Premiere: Hypno5e – ‘A Backward Glance on Travel Road’
March 13, 2018 Albert Mudrian
French post-metal pioneers Hypno5e over another new track from their forthcoming “Who Wakes Up From this Dream Does Not Bear My Name” LP.
Grinding Around the World: Brazil
March 13, 2018 Gene Meyer
In the first installment of our new grindcore series, we take a deep drive into Brazil to check out Hutt, Test, Narayama and Lxs Jugadxs.
Weyerbacher Brewing Official Beer of Decibel Metal & Beer Fest
March 12, 2018 Alex Yarde
Meet Infinite Eclipse, a 7% ABV American Stout and the official beer of Decibel Metal & Beer Fest!
Win or Learn: 20 Buck Spin and Gilead Media Square Up for Migration Fest II
March 9, 2018 Shawn Macomber
Just when you thought it was safe to go back in the pit… Migration Fest returns…
Video Premiere: Thorium – ‘Maniac’
March 9, 2018 Albert Mudrian
Scandinavian death metallers Thorium and born again in blasphemy. Check out their first new recording in a decade!
Full Album Stream: Brutality, Beauty & Esoteric Grandeur Abound on Starkweather/Concealment Split
March 7, 2018 Shawn Macomber
Philly metalcore legends Starkweather and Portugese mindfuckers Concealment invite you to hail the new new flesh on epic split CD.
Fear of God Founder Erich Keller Talks Grindcore History, Album Reissue
March 6, 2018 Gene Meyer
Swiss grincore progenitors Fear of God never got proper recognition, but at least they’re getting their landmark EP properly reissued.
Full Album Stream: Bleach Birth – “Hatching Inside the Womb”
February 28, 2018 Sean Frasier
Mysterious one-man punk/death rock project Bleach Birth have conceived another killer record with Hatching Inside the Womb.
Track Premiere: Ascension – ‘Dreaming in Death’
February 27, 2018 Dutch Pearce
Stream a new song from the German black metal elite now.
Subscribe or Renew and Get Bonus Metal & Beer Fest Flexis
February 26, 2018 Decibel Magazine
Renew or subscribe for bonus flexis.
At the Gates Reveal New Album Artwork
February 26, 2018 Emily Bellino
At the Gates reveal the artwork for their new album!
Crawl/Leviathan Split: Spilling Tears Into the Forge of Hate
February 23, 2018 J. Andrew
Check out the new split with Crawl and Leviathan for two equally horrifying takes on humanity’s nightmares.
Weyerbacher and Yards Announce Exclusive Brews for Metal & Beer Fest
February 23, 2018 Emily Bellino
Yards and Weyerbacher announce exclusive Decibel Metal & Beer Fest brews!
The Hardcore Archivist: Gavin Blosser On Keeping the 90s Underground Flame (And T-Shirt Designs) Alive
February 21, 2018 Shawn Macomber
Want to be stylish and true ’till death? Hardcore Archive T-Shirts has got you covered.
Brewtal Truth: Dave Witte’s Food, Beer & Metal Life
February 21, 2018 Adem Tepedelen
Municipal Waste drummer Dave Witte dishes on all the dishes he’s whipping up at his Go Go Vegan food truck, as well as his latest beer and musical projects.
Carcass and At the Gates Grace the Decibel Metal & Beer Fest Issue
February 20, 2018 Decibel Magazine
Score your copy of the new Decibel today!
Master’s Hammer Lands a Big Sound on “Fascinator”
February 16, 2018 J. Andrew
The latest from the influential Czech black metal band creates a mysterious and engrossing atmosphere, but still totally rips.
Take 20% Off All Decibel Books For Our Dead Presidents Day Sale!
February 16, 2018 Albert Mudrian
Choosing Death, The Decibel Hall of Fame Anthology Vol. II, Black Metal: The Cult Never Dies and more are 20% off now through this weekend.
The Decibel Magazine Tour STARTS TODAY!
February 15, 2018 Albert Mudrian
Enslaved, Wolves in the Throne Room, Myrkur and Khemmis kick off the Decibel Tour in Philly TONIGHT!