R.I.P. Eric Wagner (1959-2021) (The Skull, ex-Trouble)

August 23, 2021

The legendary doom metal vocalist (The Skull, ex-Trouble) passes away at 62 due to COVID-19-related complications

For Those About Squawk: Waldo Pecks on Hooded Menace, Aborted and Trna

August 20, 2021

Our fine feathered fiend digs deep until the underground this week and returns with a mixed bag of worms.

Five For Friday: August 20, 2021

August 20, 2021

You probably have opinions about the bands selected for this week, including Deafheaven, Between the Buried and Me, and more!

Exclusive CD LONGBOX Edition of EXODUS’s ‘Persona Non Grata’ Available for Pre-Order NOW!

August 20, 2021

You didn’t ask for it; we did it anyway. All hail the rebirth of the longest of boxes. Decibel has all 300 copies of the ultra-limited longbox edition of ExodusPersona Non Grata available for pre-order NOW!

Track Premiere: Noltem – “Figment”

August 20, 2021

Hear a new stunner form atmospheric black metal upstarts Noltem.

Track Premiere: Inferi – “Vile Genesis”

August 19, 2021

Nashville tech-death warbringers Inferi summon intergalactic menace on the title track of their new LP, Vile Genesis.

COVID-19 Safety Protocol for Decibel Magazine Metal & Beer Fest: Philly

August 19, 2021

Entrance to the festival will require proof of vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test result within 72 hours of the event. Additionally, in accordance with current Philadelphia guidelines, masks will also be required.

Full Album Stream: Woman is the Earth – “Dust of Forever”

August 19, 2021

Midwest post-black metal trio Woman is the Earth revel in nature and its power on new album Dust of Forever.

Carcass Consume the Latest Decibel Cover! Advance Copies Available Now!

August 19, 2021

We have a limited number of advance copies of the October issue of Decibel, featuring our exclusive new flexi disc single from death metal new jacks Undeath available NOW!