Live and Direct: An Interview with Mizmor’s A.L.N.

July 21, 2016

This August, Portland-based multi-instrumentalist A.L.N. will bring his one-man black/doom metal project, Mizmor, to the stage for the very first time at Migration Fest in Olympia, Washington. We caught up with A.L.N. to talk about the process of transitioning Mizmor into a live band, the challenges that come with creating music by yourself and the finer points of rehearsal room tomfoolery.

Hail Peavey! Doom lords Methra debut video for “Dead Ram”

July 20, 2016

The bizarre (yet justified!) worship of Peavey continues in the latest video clip from doomsters Methra.

EXCLUSIVE PREMIERE: SPOORLOOS DISTILLS A “LIFETIME PREPERATION FOR STRANGULATION” INTO SIX DISQUIETING, WEIRD MINUTES

July 20, 2016

Larissa Glasser — AKA Thuringwethil — is  best known for her work as the guitarist/vocalist of “witching metal” powerhouse Hekseri and as a rising author of Clive Barker-ian surreal dark fiction found in anthologies such as The Healing Monsters and Procyon. Glasser’s eclectic, disquieting new solo album The Hill was recorded under the moniker Spoorloos, You can hear a track here. 

TRACK PREMIERE: Rot Forever with Paranormal Doom Cult EERIE

July 20, 2016

Psychedelic doom rockers EERIE are here to prepare you for the zombie apocalypse with “Immortal Rot.”

Gus McArthur Watches, in Times of Conflict, from the Shadows; You Rock Out, from this Premiere, to Their Soaring EP

July 19, 2016

This full-EP premiere involves an immortal man of legend, a mask used to channel him, a laundry list of musical styles, and a debut that will introduce some refreshing (and quality) variety into today’s listening. 

A Darkroom of Her Own: An Interview with photographer Ester Segarra

July 19, 2016

Get to know Ester Segarra, the photographer behind the lens of some of your favorite live pictures and Decibel covers.

Sound of the Beast Author Ian Christe Sounds Off About Gojira

July 19, 2016

In an attempt to gain an outside perspective on our current cover stars, Gojira, we contacted author, radio personality and all-around bearded badass Ian Christe.  Here’s what our man had to say about his personal interest in the band and how he sees them fitting into the wider scope of the current metal scene.

Insane in the Profane: Full stream of the new Profanatica LP

July 18, 2016

The Curling Flame of Blasphemy from Northeast legends Profanatica is our new favorite fist in the face of god.  

Exclusive Premiere: Crowhurst uptaint experimental BM with fresh coats of sleaze and despair on “II.”

July 18, 2016

Black metal avant-garde-ists Crowhurst are back for round II. Stream the new album here in full.

The Decibel Interview: Sabbath Assembly (w/ticket contest)

July 18, 2016

We talked to David Nuss and Jamie Myers about Sabbath Assembly’s reinvention and the importance of tribe and tradition. We’re also giving away a set of tickets and shirt to their upcoming tour.