EXCLUSIVE Excerpt from Brian Slagel’s new book, ‘Swing of the Blade: More Stories From Metal Blade Records’

April 4, 2023

Read an exclusive excerpt, featuring Armored Saint, from Metal Blade founder Brian Slagel’s upcoming book, Swing of the Blade: More Stories from Metal Blade Records.

Video Premiere: Persekutor – ‘Night Job’

April 4, 2023

Your mission, should you choose to accept it, is to accompany Romanian ice metal masters Persekutor on a “Night Job.”

Blast Wordship: Rotten Sound

April 4, 2023

Finnish legends Rotten Sound haven’t lost a step on latest blasterpiece Apocalypse.

Hardcore for Freaks: Gel Discuss Their Debut Album, Only Constant

April 3, 2023

Vocalist Sami Kaiser and guitarist Anthony Webster of New Jersey’s Gel talk embracing and breaking convention on their debut LP, Only Constant.

Watch a Trailer to ‘A Wandering Path: The Story of Gilead Media’ and Read an In-Depth Review of the Documentary

April 3, 2023

Michael Dimmitt’s incredible new documentary A Wandering Path: The Story of Gilead Media, is screening in May. But you can watch the trailer and read a full review right now.

For Those About Squawk: Waldo Pecks on Jesus Piece and Sunrot

March 31, 2023

Our resident birdbrain returns to tackle a pair of new releases from some of Decibel‘s favorite Jersey/Philly artists.

Video Premiere: Kings Never Die – “Make Them Anymore”

March 31, 2023

Fans of New York and New Jersey-derived styles of hardcore will find plenty to love from Kings Never Die, from the gang vocals to the crushing breakdown.