Swedish Metal Squad BOMBER Combine Maiden and Lep Influences with “Black Pants Magic” on Their Killer Debut
March 25, 2022 J. Bennett
With Def Leppard style hooks, Judas Priest anthemics and Maiden/Lizzy-esque guitar harmonies, Bomber’s debut is exactly what we need after two years of pandemic doom and gloom
Track Premiere: I Klatus – “Solstice of Wind”
March 24, 2022 Adem Tepedelen
Chicago experimental doom trio, I Klatus tap into a dark Cascadian vibe on their fourth full-length.
Video Premiere: THROES – ‘Fang’
March 24, 2022 Shane Mehling
We’re not gonna give away the ending of this new video by Idaho quintet THROES, but it will only take you about 90 seconds to figure out the twist in the chaotic “Fang.”
Primitive Origins: Lucifer’s Friend’s ‘Lucifer’s Friend’
March 24, 2022 Greg Pratt
Diving into Lucifer’s Friend’s 1970 self-titled debut to see if the proto-metal holds up.
Mirai Kawashima of SIGH Discusses His Video Game Debut, Voice Acting and Future Sigh Material
March 24, 2022 Michael Wohlberg
The Sigh mastermind lends his voice to the popular horror game Dead By Daylight, as well as shares what’s in store for the avant garde black metal institution.
Power and Glory Ride to British Columbia: An Interview with Hyperspace Festival Organizer, Joey Hockin
March 24, 2022 Kevin Stewart-Panko
Joey Hockin talks about how the ingredients of planning, having faith and never stopping went into Hyperspace Metal Fest 2022.
Sharp Tongues Of Hungry Animals: An Oral History of Christian Death’s ‘Only Theatre Of Pain’ On Its 40th Anniversary
March 24, 2022 Justin Norton
On the 40th anniversary of Christian Death‘s Only Theatre Of Pain, Decibel talked to all the living members of the album lineup about the making of this deathrock classic and its legacy.
Track Premiere: Writhing Shadows – “Warplust Contortions”
March 23, 2022 Dutch Pearce
Bringing you the first track from the long-awaited full-length from Alabama gravefillers Writhing Shadows.
Track Premiere: Celestial Season: “The Golden Light of Late Day”
March 23, 2022 Brad Sanders
Hear early ’90s death/doom legends Celestial Season continue their impressive rebirth.
Watch: The Red Chord Talk Reactivation, ‘Clients’ Set at Metal & Beer Fest: Philly
March 23, 2022 Albert Mudrian
The Red Chord talk festival beer collaboration with Bone Up Brewing, vocalist Guy Kozowyk’s secret rabbit lair and the possibility of maybe even rehearsing before their first performance in seven years.