documentary

Q&A: Director Penelope Spheeris On Her Unreleased Ozzfest Documentary

August 18, 2023

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

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

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

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

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!

EXCLUSIVE: Stream “Amenra: A Flood of Light” for FREE Until July 5!

June 21, 2021

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

Watch a new trailer for Swans documentary Where Does a Body Go?

Watch: The Ocean Discuss New Album, ‘Phanerozoic II’

September 2, 2020

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

Get doomed by watching Frayle’s new mini-doc, Behind the Doom, which we’re premiering today.

Slave to the Grind Director: “This film was done with the support of a community.”

March 23, 2018

“Slave to the Grind” is a new documentary about grindcore, its history and its place in the wider world of extreme music.

The Colossus of Destiny: A Conversation With the Melvins Movie Director

August 9, 2017

Musical rulebreakers Melvins are starring in a new documentary, The Colossus of Destiny . Read an exclusive interview with the film’s director!

Sneak Peek at Bonus Features on “Blackhearts” Documentary

April 7, 2017

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

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. 

Celebrate the 10th Anniversary of the 20th Anniversary of Heavy Metal Parking Lot

May 31, 2016

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

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

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.