On new track “Anathema,” the Drip only grind in drops, but that’s when the hammer really drops. 

Prefer your doom nasty and crusty as fuck? Well, you’re gonna absolutely love capital-“C” Cowardice then. (Your level of adoration for lowercase-“c” cowardice, on the other hand, is a personal matter, but do feel free to confide what you feel you must in the comments section below…) The New Jersey quintet’s admirably expansive and unpredictable debut full-length Without Condolence strives, roughly speaking, to bridge the gap between early Paradise Lost, Black Sabbath circa Vol. 4, and latter day Gorguts — a perfect backdrop for vocalist John Jones’ feral blackened death shriek-growl-shriek. 

Class is in session, and old school death revivalists Sentient Horror are on the syllabus.

The new Beheaded album looks for a combination of sounds throughout the band’s career, including accompanying visuals that suit the music.

Exalt, for the wait to hear the new Panzerfaust album is over. Today we bring you the exclusive premiere of The Lucifer Principle, the fourth album from these Canadians in Satan’s Service. Warning: This material may be hazardous to your soul.

Decibel Books limited edition hardcover pressings are selling fast. If you want Choosing Death, Black Metal: The Cult Never Dies or The Decibel Hall of Fame Anthology: Volume II, bust a move.

Listening to SEE? is like hearing colors while talking to a robot. 

Here’s a near-full recounting of our conversation with drummer Tomas Haake (for the juiciest quotes, you’ll need to grab a copy of the magazine itself).  Here, he tells Decibel a bit more about the writing and recording process and describes some of the more technical aspects of touring and continuing to be relevant in 2016.

Spazz is rereleasing a collection of live and studio recordings from 1995-96. 

Sixth Annual Decibel Magazine Tour Lineup + Dates Announced! Kreator, Obituary, Midnight and Horrendous spearhead premier metal mag’s latest North American assault this March.