Flashback 1982. Hollywood, California. The various members of newly formed W.A.S.P., still high on George Miller’s Mad Max 2: The Road Warrior aesthetic, are in a friend’s metal shop.

Remember in 1998 when Entombed went noise rock? About that…

A manga-themed progressive metal band that sounds like a cross between Ghost, Faith No More and the Mars Volta pimping an ‘80s/VHS-quality surrealistic, horror-themed video as part of the celebration of the release of their fifth album. Really?

Necromancing the Stone has an all-star lineup and an upcoming record offering a new take on traditional heavy metal. 

Decibel caught up with death metal legend Stevo do Caixao and Howling/Wooden Stake mainwoman Vanessa Nocera for a chat about the Surgikill origin story and its reworking/resurrection of the lost/last Impetigo song “Planet of the Vampires.”

Black Metal ist sad. Also, did you know that Dis Manibvs autocorrects to “Dis Minibus”? Tr00 story.

Metal videos are not known for their innovation. So when a band does try to do something new and different, they should almost always be congratulated for it. Megadeth‘s latest is an exception. 

Listen to Brain Tentacles‘ chaotic pairing of jazz and metal on their new single, “The Sadist,” before their debut album drops at the end of September. 

The Grindmother – the Canadian trio fronted by a 67-year-old grandmother – are back with a Sepultura cover. And Decibel‘s got it here. 

Strange sounds are coming from Down Under and Brisbane’s Spire are at the vanguard. Check out this exclusive premiere of “Ends,” the opening track from their debut album Entropy, and be sure to let us know what delusions or fears are evoked during the experience.