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Disemboweled God Fest 2025: A Celebration of Extreme Metal’s Beating Heart

April 24, 2025

In which we’re on location for year three of Seattle’s Disemboweled God Fest to take in performances from Vastum, Impaled, Decrepisy and tons more death frickin’ metal.

Q&A: Alicia Cordisco of Transgressive on ‘Remember Us To Death’ and Fighting Transphobia

April 22, 2025

The eponymous track on Transgressive’s new EP Remember Us To Death starts with a recitation of the names of victims of transphobic violence. Founder Alicia Cordisco talks about the EP, transphobia in metal and broader culture and why connection matters.

KILL SCREEN 060 // Phase 2: Neill Jameson of KRIEG Is More Than Meets the Eye

April 16, 2025

In the final installment of our conversation with the vocalist, the trio confronts the transformation of “nerd culture.”

Live Review: Meshuggah/Cannibal Corpse/Carcass – Theatre at Great Canadian Resort, Toronto 3/29/25

April 7, 2025

We don’t know how well you know our Kevin Stewart-Panko, but his review of the Toronto stop of the Meshuggah, Cannibal Corpse, Carcass tour might help…

THIS WEEKEND! Don’t Miss Decibel Metal & Beer Fest: Philly 2025!

April 3, 2025

IT‘S FINALLY HERE! Metal & Beer Fest: Philly 2025 at the Fillmore kicks off this weekend and this is your last chance to get in on the action!

Full Beer Menu for Decibel Magazine Metal & Beer Fest: Philly 2025 REVEALED!

March 28, 2025

Here are the 48 different beers (and meads) that “Metal & Beer” ticket holders are entitled to sample at Decibel Magazine Metal & Beer Fest on April 4-5 in Philly!

‘NO CELEBRATION: THE OFFICIAL STORY OF PARADISE LOST’ Returns as an Exclusive Expanded Edition! PRE-ORDER NOW!

March 25, 2025

Out of print since 2021, No Celebration: The Official Story of Paradise Lost returns with expanded content including additional chapters, a 16-page photo section of rare and some never-before-seen shots, and a gorgeous fully debossed gold-printed cover wrap!

DISMEMBER Break Down ‘Like an Ever Flowing Stream’ Track by Track Ahead of Metal & Beer Fest Album-Performance

March 13, 2025

Dismember‘s fearsome five breakdown their iconic Like an Ever Flowing Stream as we approach their full-album performance of the album at Decibel’s Metal & Beer Fest: Philly on April 4.

IMMOLATION ‘Into Everlasting Fire’ Book Signing Announced at Metal & Beer Fest: Philly!

March 11, 2025

Legendary death metallers Immolation will be on hand at Decibel Magazine Metal & Beer Fest: Philly on April 4-5 to sign copies of their biography, Into Everlasting Fire: The Official History of Immolation.

PRE-ORDER: Doom Dealers TRIBUNAL’s Sophomore LP ‘In Penitence and Ruin’ on Decibel-Exclusive Vinyl!

March 7, 2025

There are only 100 copies of Tribunal‘s new LP, In Penitence and Ruin, on Green Smoke colored vinyl. Get one EXCLUSIVELY via Decibel!

UNHOLY ALTAR Premiere New Recording, “Purgatory,” via the Decibel Flexi Series!

March 6, 2025

Hear and acquire this exclusive new flexi disc single from Philly black metal phenoms Unholy Altar before the discs are sold out for good!

KILL SCREEN 058: Corey Clark and Don Curtis of MOTHER OF GRAVES Shatter Their Toughened Visage

March 5, 2025

The bassist and drummer of Decibel’s recent death-doom favorites open up about their love of gaming, with a little help from your dependable co-nerds.

ONE MONTH AWAY: Metal & Beer PRE-FEST Philly with INCANTATION, MAMMOTH GRINDER & More!

March 3, 2025

Get tickets for Decibel‘s Metal & Beer Fest official PRE-FEST featuring Incantation, Mammoth Grinder, Ripped to Shreds and Walking Wounded on April 3 in Philly.

-(16)- to Release Exclusive New Recording, “Idol of Abuse,” via the Decibel Flexi Series!

February 27, 2025

Get your deluxe Decibel subscription by Monday, March 3 to secure this extremely exclusive flexi disc from San Diego sludge slingers -(16)-!

IMPALED Unearths ‘Demo Medicale’ as a Tribute and Defiant Middle Finger

February 27, 2025

Sean McGrath, Ross Sewage, and Raul Varela pulled back the curtain on Impaled‘s Demo Medicale.

Gary Holt Book Signing Announced at Metal & Beer Fest: Philly!

February 20, 2025

Legendary thrash guitarist Gary Holt will be on hand at Decibel Magazine Metal & Beer Fest: Philly on April 5 to sign copies of his new book, A Fabulous Disaster: From the Garage to Madison Square Garden, the Hard Way.

KYLESA Reveal New Lineup, Announce First U.S. Show Dates

February 18, 2025

Sludge psych legends Kylesa reveal new lineup, announces a pair of U.S. shows scheduled for this December

Q&A: Errol Fritz (New Skeletal Faces) on Nature Television, ’80s Pop and Short Albums

February 3, 2025

New Skeletal Faces frontman Errol Fritz talks formative years and influences ahead of the band’s Decibel Magazine Tour run.

UNHOLY ALTAR to Release Exclusive New Recording, “Purgatory,” via the Decibel Flexi Series!

January 29, 2025

Get your deluxe Decibel subscription by Friday, January 31 to secure this extremely exclusive flexi disc from Philly black metal phenoms Unholy Altar!