Track Premiere: Hex Machine – ‘Scimitar Blues’

May 14, 2019

Hex Machine fuse noise rock, sludge and Dischord-style punk on “Scimitar Blues.”

Full Album Stream: Calyx – “Vientos Arcaicos”

May 14, 2019

Spain’s Calyx play black metal full of ancient feelings and transfixing innovation. Check out their debut full length now!

Blast Worship: Human Effluence

May 14, 2019

The competition is “stiff,” but meet your new favorite Hyper Gore Blast band.

No Corporate Beer Reviews: 10 Apple Stout

May 14, 2019

How do you like dem Estonian apples in your stout? NCB Reviews travels to Northern Europe to find out.

Track Premiere: Thonian Horde – ‘Brickstorm’

May 13, 2019

Members of Admiral Browning, Pale Divine, Faith In Jane, Weed Is Weed and Bailjack get their doomend black on.

Q&A: Andy Powell (Wishbone Ash) Talks Twin Leads & XLIX

May 13, 2019

Wishbone Ash guitarist and founding member Andy Powell regales Decibel about the past, the present, and the future.

Track Premiere: Mission of Christ – ‘Crypts of Darkness’

May 13, 2019

Head back in time with this exclusive premiere of a song from Mission of Christ‘s upcoming Silence in Grave archival release.

In Search of Peace of Mind: Michael Schenker Shreds Full Circle

May 13, 2019

Scorpions, UFO, MSG guitar hero Michael Schenker on Playing the Whiskey at 18, early Eddie Van Halen gigs, and recent passing of bandmate Ted McKenna

Metal Muthas: Chase Mason (Gatecreeper & Spirit Adrift)

May 10, 2019

Crushing death metal, soul-searching doom…. and words of encouragement from mom.