documentary
Film Review: ‘Voivod: We Are Connected’
August 19, 2024 Adrien Begrand
Decibel reports on the premiere on the new Voivod documentary We Are Connected by acclaimed filmmaker Felipe Belalcazar.
Q&A: Matt Harvey and the Filmmakers of the New Exhumed Documentary ‘Decayed Decades’
April 24, 2024 Justin Norton
Matt Harvey and the Decayed Decades filmmakers on how the new Exhumed documentary came together and why Exhumed’s story is ultimately about community and relationships.
Q&A: Director Penelope Spheeris On Her Unreleased Ozzfest Documentary
August 18, 2023 Justin Norton
On the eve of its L.A. screening, legendary music documentarian Penelope Spheeris discusses her “lost” Ozzfest ’99 documentary, We Sold Our Souls for Rock ‘n Roll.
Watch a Trailer to ‘A Wandering Path: The Story of Gilead Media’ and Read an In-Depth Review of the Documentary
April 3, 2023 Daniel Lake
Michael Dimmitt’s incredible new documentary A Wandering Path: The Story of Gilead Media, is screening in May. But you can watch the trailer and read a full review right now.
Video Premiere: Mawiza – Mapuche Ül Metal Documentary
February 2, 2023 Sean Frasier
Mapuche nation metalheads Mawiza share how their music strengthens ancestral bonds in this inspiring short documentary.
Scumdog Cinema: Director Scott Barber Talks “This is GWAR” Documentary
July 20, 2022 Shawn Macomber
We speak with director Scott Barber about his poignant, hilarious and inspiring documentary This is GWAR which arrives Friday.
EXCLUSIVE: Voivod Documentary “We Are Connected” Debuts Clip, Launches Kickstarter
July 6, 2021 Greg Pratt
Check out an exclusive outtake from the Voivod We Are Connected documentary filmmakers as well as info on the film’s Kickstarter launch. To Morgoth!
Video Premiere: Randy M. Salo & Madder Mortem Dive Deep On Documentary ‘Howl of the Underdogs’
June 28, 2021 Chris Dick
Filmmaker Randy M. Salo deep dives into Norwegian progressive metal outfit Madder Mortem in documentary Howl of the Underdogs.
EXCLUSIVE: Stream “Amenra: A Flood of Light” for FREE Until July 5!
June 21, 2021 Michael Wohlberg
Experience the visual and audio history of the Belgian post-doom collective for free until July 5, 2021, courtesy of Decibel!
Watch a New Trailer for Swans Documentary, ‘Where Does a Body End?’
September 2, 2020 Emily Bellino
Watch a new trailer for Swans documentary Where Does a Body Go?
Watch: The Ocean Discuss New Album, ‘Phanerozoic II’
September 2, 2020 Emily Bellino
Go behind the scenes of The Ocean‘s new album, Phanerozoic II: Mesozoic | Cenozoic.
Premiere: Frayle’s ‘Behind the Doom’ Mini-Documentary
May 1, 2020 Greg Pratt
Get doomed by watching Frayle’s new mini-doc, Behind the Doom, which we’re premiering today.
Deadguy Release Trailer for ‘Killing Music’ Documentary, Discuss Shows, New Material
April 16, 2020 Albert Mudrian
Legendary metallic hardcore heroes Deadguy unleash new documentary trailer, plot return to active duty on the doom patrol.
Enslaved to Screen ’25: The Early Years’ Before Decibel Magazine Metal & Beer Fest: Philly Performance
March 14, 2019 Emily Bellino
Catch a rare screening of Enslaved: The Early Years plus a Q&A with members of Enslaved and the filmmakers before Decibel Magazine Metal & Beer Fest: Philly.
Slave to the Grind Director: “This film was done with the support of a community.”
March 23, 2018 J. Andrew
“Slave to the Grind” is a new documentary about grindcore, its history and its place in the wider world of extreme music.
Watch Nasum Play ‘Shadows’ From Last Show Documentary, ‘Blasting Sh*t to Bits’
September 25, 2017 Emily Bellino
Watch Nasum play “Shadows” for the final time.
The Colossus of Destiny: A Conversation With the Melvins Movie Director
August 9, 2017 Emily Bellino
Musical rulebreakers Melvins are starring in a new documentary, The Colossus of Destiny . Read an exclusive interview with the film’s director!
Crowdfunding Campaign Launched For ‘Welcome To Deathfest Documentary’
May 5, 2017 Emily Bellino
Help make the long-delayed release of the Welcome to Deathfest documentary a reality.
Sneak Peek at Bonus Features on “Blackhearts” Documentary
April 7, 2017 Justin Norton
Get a sneak peek at the special features included with award-winning black metal documentary Blackhearts.
Amon Amarth Catches Up With Anchors to Asphalt To Talk Touring, Stage Show
December 22, 2016 Emily Bellino
The gods are pleased — Amon Amarth has completed an extensive European tour in support of their record Jomsviking. Check out this documentary through “Anchors to Asphalt” to learn about extensive touring, their live show and sacrifices for the gods.
Killswitch Engage Go Behind the Scenes In ‘Beyond the Flames’ Clip
December 19, 2016 Emily Bellino
Go behind the scenes in this Killswitch Engage documentary.
Celebrate the 10th Anniversary of the 20th Anniversary of Heavy Metal Parking Lot
May 31, 2016 Albert Mudrian
Heavy Metal Parking Lot was filmed 30 years ago today. We still haven’t had an opportunity to jump Rob Halford’s bones, but we did interview the filmmakers and cast members about the legendary documentary… 10 years ago. Enjoy this flashback piece or you belong on fuckin’ Mars, man.
BLACKHEARTS: Preview the Upcoming Black Metal Doc
April 13, 2016 Sean Frasier
Commencing with the ritualistic application of corpse paint, feature-length documentary Blackhearts shares the stories of three black metal bands from drastically different backgrounds visiting the genre’s birthplace in Norway.
dB Exclusive: Making Hail Death documentary
June 2, 2014 Justin Norton
Decibel has been excited for Black Anvil’s third album Hail Death since last year, when we gave readers a sneak peek of studio happenings in a print story. We’ve since teamed with the band to offer the first view of the documentary Making Hail Death. You can order Hail Death now from Relapse. Jason Shevchuk.