Track Premiere: Officer Lucifer – “Far From Right”

January 1, 2026

Hear Officer Lucifer‘s arresting “Far From Right,” a blistering new single featuring the vocals and guitar work of legendary Helmet frontman Page Hamilton.

Track Premiere: Karloff – “Regicide”

December 29, 2025

Filthy German blackened punk duo, Karloff, offer a beastly new track, “Regicide,” from upcoming Revered by Death full-length.

An Endless Wave of American Darkness: USBM’s Hidden Underground

December 26, 2025

Neill Jameson digs deep into the best that underground U.S. black metal had to offer in 2025.

Video Spotlight: Cold Slither – “Cobra Claws Are Coming To Town”

December 25, 2025

Just in time for Christmas, GI Joe-themed metal band Cold Slither are back with their holiday jingle “Cobra Claws Are Coming To Town.”

Blast Worship: Sulfuric Cautery

December 23, 2025

Ring in the holidays with the latest from Los Angeles goregrinders Sulfuric Cautery.

DEAD HEAT to Release Exclusive Track, “Light Me Up,” via the Decibel Flexi Series!

December 23, 2025

You’ve got until Wednesday December 31 to secure an active deluxe Decibel subscription to ensure that a copy of crossover crushers Dead Heat‘s new single “Light Me Up” is yours.

Video Premiere: Sidian – “Pendular | Amidst the Hysterics of Gloom”

December 23, 2025

After 15 years of carving a singular, emotionally lacerating path through underground metal, Sidian returns with new music—and, as it turns out, a definitive farewell.

N.Y.C.: Ex-Warlock Guitarist Nods to NY Roots in Pulverizing New Power Trio

December 22, 2025

Thundering power trio N.Y.C., led by ex-Warlock guitarist Tommy Bolan, wrecks necks on new album, Built to Destroy.