coronavirus

Q&A: Catching Up With Death Angel’s Will Carroll A Year After His COVID Battle

May 18, 2021

Death Angel drummer Will Carroll speaks with us about his journey and what he’s learned during the pandemic. Death Angel will stream a concert on May 29 focusing on rarities from their catalog.

#SaveOurStages: Take Action to Save Independent Venues

August 4, 2020

Independent venues need our help. Tell your legislator to #SaveOurStages.

Decibel Presents Get Behind the Mask: An Online Gallery of Metal Musicians in Support of Public Health

July 10, 2020

In a concerted effort to break stigmas and stress its universal importance to metalheads worldwide, Decibel gathered over 140 musicians in support of wearing masks to help end the novel coronavirus and expedite the return of live extreme music.

Interview: Slay at Home Festival Organizers Discusses Planning, Livestreams and Collaborations

May 29, 2020

There will likely be no in-person festivals this year, but Slay at Home, organized by a Metal Injection co-founder, offers an alternative.

Leon del Muerte & Members of Exhumed, Spirit Adrift, Ghoul, Intronaut and More Release ‘Fu*k the Virus’ Classic Rock Covers Album for Charity

May 26, 2020

“Recorded a buncha covers with a some friends of mine, some of whom are out of work due to the COVID-19 situation,” says Leon del Muerte. “100% of proceeds goes directly to them. Think of it as Graveyard Classics with 100% less Chris Barnes.”

Death Angel’s Will Carroll on His Coronavirus Battle: “They Seriously Thought I Was Going To Die”

April 13, 2020

Death Angel drummer Will Carroll shares his story for the first time with Decibel about how the his harrowing battle with COVID-19 changed his life.

The Decibel DIY Guide to Metal & Beer Fest: Home Edition

March 31, 2020

Your official resource for home-delivery and curbside pickup options from the breweries, and the streaming options for the bands, labels and radio stations of the postponed Metal & Beer Fest: Philly.

Watch: Town Portal & Kowloon Walled City live collaboration

March 26, 2020

Watch a live video collaboration between instrumental post-metallers Town Portal and stateside heavies Kowloon Walled City. Filmed last summer, it is released today to raise money for Small Pond Recording.

Bandcamp Waives Fees for 24 Hours: A Decibel Buyer’s Guide

March 20, 2020

Bandcamp is waiving their cut of all purchases made on Friday, March 20 to support creatives affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Decibel staff provides a few suggestions for your purchasing pleasure.

Nomad Fundraiser: The Road Crew Needs Your Help!

March 19, 2020

Touring veteran Frank Fanelli has stepped up and started a fundraiser to help out the staff of all those tours affected by the coronavirus.

An Asshole’s Guide to Surviving the Musical Apocalypse

March 16, 2020

The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic is reshaping the global economy by the hour. There are few certainties, but Krieg’s Neill Jameson offers some ways to help your favorite artists in the metal scene.

Decibel Magazine Metal & Beer Fest: Philly 2020 Postponed Due to Covid-19 (Coronavirus) Concerns

March 12, 2020

We will share the rescheduled festival date information as soon as we have it. Purchased tickets will be honored. Thanks for your understanding and support.

Decibel Magazine Tour Cancelled Due to Covid-19 (Coronavirus) Concerns

March 12, 2020

For ticket refunds, please inquire at point of purchase. Thanks for your understanding and support of Mayhem, Abbath, Gatecreeper, Idle Hands and Decibel.