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Decibel interviews Chuck Billy of thrash metal titans Testament about the reissues of The Legacy and The New Order.

They’re the feel not-so-good songs of the summer.

Tankcrimes owner Scotty Heath discusses how the Brainsqueeze Tour — which starts TOMORROW and features Municipal Waste, Ghoul, Necrot and Dead Heat — came to be.

Sahg madmen Mads Lilletvedt and Olav Iversen riff mightily with an exclusive track-by-track of new album, Born Demon, for Decibel.

Danish black metallers Heltekvad trumped dark Medieval times on new album Morgenrødens Helvedesherre. Streaming now!

Canadian black metal trio Crystal Coffin summon nuclear fallout on new track “The Starway Eternal”. Streaming grimly only at Decibel!

American doom/deathrock outfit Hour Of 13 unveil new album, “Black Magick Rites,” via Shadow Kingdom Records. Streaming only at Decibel!

Esoctrilihum mastermind Asthâghul invites us into his occult domain. A riveting conversation with Asthâghul about all things Esoctrilihum.

Soilwork vocalist Björn “Speed” Strid talks new EP A Whisp of the Atlantic and predicts the effects of COVID-19 in 2021. Only at Decibel!

Finnish black metallers Valravn offer a lightless day with new track “The Raven,” off new album Prey. Streaming in darkness at Decibel!

Netherlands-based doom outfit Celestial Season reunite to follow-up Solar Lovers on new track “For Twisted Loveless.” Streaming only at Decibel!

Ferrol, Spain-based hard rock quintet Ocean Gates invokes Black Sabbath, Hawkwind and the Stooges on new track “Snake Circle.” Streaming in full only at Decibel!

Lucifer‘s Johanna Sadonis and Nicke Andersson share their top five vintage t-shirt stories. Lucifer’s new album, Lucifer III, is out now on Century Media.

Katavasia unveil new song “Tyrant” from Magnus Venator. Streaming Hellenic horror at Decibel!

Decibel talks origins and fire with Exgenesis duo Jari Lindholm and Alejandro Lotero. New album, Solve et Coagula, out now!

New Mexico-based heavy rock trio Red Mesa unveil new track, “Disharmonious Unlife,” featuring Wino, at Decibel.

Sweden-based Zatyr blow heavy metal’s doors wide open with this trip back to 1982 on their debut EP, Ornament of Proposition. Streaming in twin-lead glory only at Decibel!

Resurrected heavy metallers Tyrant have a new album, Hereafter, available on May 15. Streaming heavy metal gold only at Decibel

Göden, featuring Winter members, prolongs misery, suffering, and pain on new album, Beyond Darkness. Streaming now in full only at Decibel!

Australia-based black metallers Order Of Orias corrupt harmony on their new album, Ablaze, now streaming in full only at Decibel.

Carach Angren frontman Seregor lists his five favorite horror movies. Give in to his unconventional picks and the monster that is new album, Franckensteina Strataemontanus.

Canadian heavy metal/hard rock quartet Freeways twin leads their way into our hearts with new album, True Bearings. Streaming now in full at Decibel.

Greek black metallers Serpent Noir pull a masterpiece out of the abyss on Death Clan. Streaming in full at the loudest volume at Decibel!

Belgians Bütcher rip into the tenets of speed metal on new album, 666 Goats Carry My Chariot. Full album stream at Decibel. Horns up!

Greek legends Kawir return with new album, Adrasteia, on Iron Bonehead Productions. Streaming in full (and with cult points) at Decibel.

American black metal duo Vaeok, featuring members of Sargeist, Kult ov Azazel, Nightbringer, Adaestuo and Demoncy, attack from the haunted cosmos on new self-titled EP.

Alex, guitarist/vocalist, from Villagers of Ioannina City weaves Decibel under his spell.

Quebec-based black metal quintet Trépas streaming new song “Rivages Sombres” at Decibel. Trépas’ new album is out December 5 on Sepulchral Productions.

The cultural, social, and geographic impasse has fueled the music of both Kaoteon and Death Tribe, who are currently ensconced in the studio working on the follow-up to this year’s Beyond Pain and Pleasure: A Desert Experiment.

Alcest’s Neige opens up to Decibel about the group’s latest album, Spiritual Intent, and the drivers behind its music and message.