Decibel sends our sincerest condolences to his family, bandmates and numerous friends in the underground extreme metal scene. 

Stream a new song from psychedelic stoner collective Besvärjelsen now.

Our resident birdbrains is back to review new titles from Nightmarer, Octopus and more.

Leila Abdul-Rauf is well known to Decibel readers for her exemplary work with bands including Vastum, Cardinal Wyrm, Hammers Of Misfortune and others. The multi-instrumentalist is also busy composing her own music, which often veers in unpredictable directions. Her upcoming album Diminution, the followup to the 2015 release Insomnia, draws on Abdul-Rauf’s feelings about the collapse of the…

Stream the new album from Spirit of Rebellion.

Stream a new song from amped-up psych rockers Octopus now.

When people tell you they don’t like metal, they might mean they’re not familiar with it. Here’s a way to think about getting people into music that’s new to them.

UK epic doom outfit Godthrymm blast off with a powerful debut.

See what Yards have on tap for Decibel Metal & Beer Fest.

You’d better hop to it if you want to see At the Gates, Carcass, Mayhem and more at Decibel Metal & Beer Fest. It’s only TWO WEEKS AWAY!