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Of Bile and Fortified Ruins: Akitsa Releases Credo
October 19, 2018 J. Andrew
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 Emily Bellino
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 Shawn Macomber
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.
VLTIMAS—Featuring David Vincent, Blasphemer and Flo Mounier—Tease First Song
October 17, 2018 Emily Bellino
David Vincent, Flo Mounier and Rune “Blasphemer” Eriksen join forces as VLTIMAS.
Necrot, Acephalix and Cartilage to Play Decibel Metal & Beer Fest: Los Angeles Kickoff Party
October 17, 2018 Emily Bellino
Necrot and more to demolish the Elbo Room for the Decibel Metal & Beer Fest: Los Angeles Kickoff Party.
Worldwide Organization of Metalheads Against Nazis II Compilation Released; Benefits Doctors Without Borders
October 16, 2018 Emily Bellino
Support Doctors Without Borders and 44 anti-Nazi, pro-equality bands with the latest Worldwide Organization of Metalheads Against Nazis compilation.
Film Review: Lords of Chaos
October 15, 2018 Jeff Treppel
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 Emily Bellino
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 Shawn Macomber
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 Emily Bellino
Join us in welcoming Testament landmark The New Order into the Hall of Fame.
Wacken Metal Battle USA Submissions Open Tomorrow, Oct. 6
October 5, 2018 Emily Bellino
Wanna play Wacken? This is your shot.
Ulver Announce First-Ever United States Show
October 1, 2018 Emily Bellino
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 Blake Harrison
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 Shawn Macomber
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 Sean Frasier
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 Emily Bellino
Wormed vocalist Phlegeton changes gears to summon eerie black metal in Lifelost.
The Black Dahlia Murder and Weyerbacher Brewing Announce Collaborative Beer
September 20, 2018 Decibel Magazine
Decibel Metal & Beer Fest: Los Angeles just got a lot more extreme.
New Decibel T-Shirts in Stock Now
September 20, 2018 Emily Bellino
Decibel has the best back-to-school styles. Get ’em while they’re hot!
My Dying Bride Explain Show Cancellations, Confirm Writing for New Album
September 18, 2018 Emily Bellino
My Dying Bride explain earlier show cancellations.
Bloodbath Premiere New Song “Bloodicide” Featuring Jeff Walker, Karl Willetts and John Walker
September 13, 2018 Emily Bellino
Bloodbath recruit an all-star lineup of guests for “Bloodicide,” the first offering from The Arrow of Satan is Drawn.
Memoriam Drummer Andy Whale Leaves Band
September 11, 2018 Emily Bellino
Memoriam drummer Andy Whale will play his final two shows with the death metal group on September 28 and 29.
Watch: Green Death — “I Am Eternal”
September 5, 2018 Shawn Macomber
Green Death deliver a new level of dark thrash mastery via “I Am Eternal.”
Full Album Stream & Exclusive Interview: Cable — “Never Trust A Gemini”
August 29, 2018 Shawn Macomber
Connecticut noise metal iconoclasts Cable return with a killer reimagining of the band’s “lost” 2003 record Never Trust a Gemini.
Texas Parents Charged with Child Endangerment After Leaving 11-Year-Old to See Godflesh
August 28, 2018 Emily Bellino
A Texas couple is being charged with child endangerment after leaving an 11-year-old child home alone while traveling to see Godflesh in Detroit.
PRE-ORDER: Decibel Deadguy Tribute and New Wave of T-Shirt Designs are Coming!
August 24, 2018 Albert Mudrian
This limited run of shirts will ship in early September, so get the jump on this deal now before they’re all gone. We won’t even judge you when you cut the sleeves off.
New Project Documents Photos of Black Sabbath Fans for Museum Exhibition
August 21, 2018 Emily Bellino
Want to be a part of Black Sabbath history? Details within.
Sweden’s Mighty Unanimated Return on Annihilation
August 17, 2018 J. Andrew
The blackened melodic death metal greats from Stockholm return with an EP packed with darkness, melancholy and riffs riffs riffs!
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August 17, 2018 Decibel Magazine
The Ace of Spades could mean free issues of Decibel for the rest of your life!
Bloodbath Announce New Album, “The Arrow of Satan is Drawn”
August 17, 2018 Emily Bellino
Bloodbath announce their second album with Paradise Lost vocalist Nick Holmes.
Album Review – Winterfylleth – ‘The Hallowing of Heirdom’
August 16, 2018 Daniel Lake
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