Heavy Metal

Stream the new EP from promising death metal upstarts Hatchets for Hands.

Dirkschneider drummer Sven Dirkschneider responds to Decibel’s inquiries about touring, his dad Udo, and what’s next.

Stream a new track from bluesy stoner trio Witchskull.

Judas Priest‘s Stained Class takes its place in the Decibel Hall of Fame.

Journey to a realm of myth and magic with Gatekeeper.

Scottish heavy metal powerhouse King Witch discuss their new album, Under the Mountain.

Waldo returns to peck on new titles from Judas Priest, Pestilence and Nightwish.

Judas Priest will hit the road without guitarist Glenn Tipton, but the band remains great in his absence.

Stream a new song from JIRM.

Stream a new song from D&D-themed 70’s metal outfit Gygax now.

Witherfall discuss Nocturnes & Requiems, the passing of late drummer Adam Sagan and the next step for the band.

Watch a new Iron Angel music video now.

Watch a cryptic new video from Rebel Wizard now.

The legendary Judas Priest guitarist will not perform on their upcoming Firepower tour due to complications from Parkinson’s Disease.

Watch a new animated video from We Sell the Dead (In Flames, Firewind, Spiritual Beggars)!

Stream the new album from trad metal force Lechery now!

Profiling members of the local hardcore and grindcore scenes who have used extreme metal to help conquer their substance addictions.

Stream a catchy new song from Los Angeles-based melodic metal outfit Athanasia exclusively here.

Iron Maiden and Robinsons Brewery are set to unleash a lighter, sessionable version of the Trooper ale, Light Brigade Golden Beer, in February. Charge!

Of course the world’s only competitive heavy metal first-person platformer video game would somehow involve beer. Check out the fast-paced SEUM: Speedrunners From Hell.

Stream the title track to White Wizzard‘s Infernal Overdrive now!

Our resident birdbrains pecks on new titles from Anvil, Audrey Horne and Corrosion of Conformity.

Stream a powerful new King Witch track right now!

Stream a hard rockin’ new song from Black Wizard now.

Midnight’s new album, Sweet Death and Ecstasy, streaming in its entirety. Horns up!

Chilean heavy metal wizards Lucifer’s Hammer raise fists and spirits with their take on NWOBHM on new mini-album, Victory is Mine.

Not every heavy metal bad boy stays that way forever. These are Decibel‘s Bad Boys Gone Blessed.

Judas Priest announce their NINETEENTH studio album and 2018 tour!

Who needs bars? Washington, D.C. brewery brings metal bands and fans together directly at the source of great craft beer.

Highrider are charged up on heavy metal and punk rock on new single “Batteries.”