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. 

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

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. 

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

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.

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

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

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.

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Rejoice, potential lovers of proper Gothic psychedelic shoegaze lounge metal
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Ohio post-metal/rock outfit If These Trees Could Talk are the latest sensation on Metal Blade. A label normally known for its heavy metal, death metal is experiencing a growth spurt into other genres–not unlike its ventures into rock in the ’90s, with the Ohioans leading the charge.