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Earth Crisis To Release “Smash or Be Smashed” Via the Decibel Flexi Series
February 26, 2021 Decibel Magazine
Get your deluxe Decibel subscription by Monday, March 1 to obtain this HIGHLY LIMITED flexi disc single from straight edge hardcore heroes Earth Crisis.
Watch Members of Napalm Death, Voivod, Municipal Waste, Child Bite & Yakuza Cover Cardiacs
February 25, 2021 Daniel Lake
Dan “Chewy” Mongrain, Dave Witte, Shane Embury, Bruce Lamont, Christian Doble and a host of other metal and punk luminaries pay tribute to the Cardiacs‘ “Tarred and Feathered” with an assist from bassist Jim Smith!
Requiem Metal Podcast Celebrates the 25th Anniversary of Neurosis’ ‘Through Silver in Blood’ With Four-Part Series
February 22, 2021 Nick Green
Veteran metal podcasters Jason Hundey and Mark Rudolph record a 10-hour, guest-filled deep dive into Neurosis‘ game-changing 1996 record Through Silver in Blood.
Decibel’s Top 5 Cosmic Black Metal Albums
February 15, 2021 Chris Dick
Decibel bestows wisdom in our latest Top 5 Cosmic Black Metal Albums, featuring Kaon, Lumnos, Mesarthim, Offenbarung and Darkspace. Revolutions in celestial death are infinite.
Low-Quantity Alert on Multiple Decibel Book Titles!
February 12, 2021 Decibel Magazine
No Celebration: The Official Story of Paradise Lost and Black Metal: The Cult Never Dies Vol. 1 are nearly sold out! Don’t wait on USBM or either of the Decibel Hall of Fame Anthologies!
Acclaimed Extreme Metal Artist Justin Bartlett Diagnosed With Cancer, GoFundMe Established
February 10, 2021 Albert Mudrian
Extreme metal artist, and friend of Decibel, Justin Bartlett has stage 4 colorectal cancer. Here’s how you can help.
Slayer, Maiden & Metallica: Buzz Osborne Remembers 1983
February 10, 2021 J. Bennett
The Melvins will unleash their new record, Working With God on February 26. It’s the second album from the Melvins 1983 lineup, so we wind back the clock with King Buzzo.
Justify Your Shitty Taste: Darkthrone’s “Ravishing Grimness”
February 9, 2021 Neill Jameson
In which Neill Jameson reconsiders Darkthrone‘s 1999 “comeback” Ravishing Grimness.
Valentine’s Day Subscription Special: Get Two Free Issues of Decibel: This Weekend Only!
February 5, 2021 Decibel Magazine
Decibel‘s Bloody Valentine’s Day Sale starts NOW, but it ends Monday at 12pm EST, so bust a move if you want TWO FREE ISSUES!
Rock ‘n’ Roll High School: Metal Musicians Reveal Their High School Bands: Part 2
February 3, 2021 Blake Harrison
Members of Eyehategod, Darkest Hour, KEN mode, Possessed and more discuss the humble beginnings of their first high school bands.
Celestial Season To Release New Song “Black Water Mirrors,” via the Decibel Flexi Series
January 29, 2021 Decibel Magazine
Get your deluxe Decibel subscription by Monday, February 1 to obtain this HIGHLY LIMITED flexi disc single from Dutch death/doom kings Celestial Season.
Here Are 35 Great Metal Albums You May Have Missed in 2020
January 27, 2021 Joseph Schafer
Because we’re not even a full month into 2021 and there is still music to discover. And because you can’t get enough goddamn lists, here are 35 more from 2020 to chew on.
The Crown Premiere New Track “Driven to Disaster” Via Decibel Flexi Series
January 26, 2021 Albert Mudrian
Hear and acquire this ultra-rare The Crown flexi disc single, featuring a brand new track, available as part of the Decibel Flexi Series. Hurry, quantities are extremely limited!
UPDATE: Metal & Beer Fest: Philly Has Been Rescheduled
January 22, 2021 Decibel Magazine
Decibel Magazine Metal & Beer Fest: Philly has been officially rescheduled for September 25-26, 2021 at Fillmore Philly. Tickets for the original 2020 festival dates will automatically be valid for the new dates.
Q&A: Dag Olav Husås (TV Haugaland) Offers Insight Into Enslaved’s Docu-Series ‘Heimvegen’
January 18, 2021 Chris Dick
TV Haugaland producer Dag Olav Husås embarks homeward with Norwegian legends Enslaved in new docu-series.
Rock ‘n’ Roll High School: Metal Musicians Reveal Their High School Bands: Part 1
January 13, 2021 Blake Harrison
Members of Converge, Exhumed, Municipal Waste, Integrity and more discuss the humble beginnings of their first high school bands.
Ex-Children of Bodom Frontman Alexi Laiho Dead at 41
January 4, 2021 Albert Mudrian
Decibel is shocked and saddened to learn of the death of ex-Children of Bodom guitarist/vocalist and current Bodom After Midnight frontman Alexi Laiho.
Venomous Concept Members Announce New Project, Visceral Collapse, Debut ‘Knowle Rd’ Release
December 30, 2020 Albert Mudrian
Grindpunk heroes Venomous Concept unleash and new noise-heavy extension called Visceral Collapse. And Decibel has their sprawling single-track, 25-minute debut Knowle Rd for you now.
The Crown To Release New Song “Driven To Disaster” via the Decibel Flexi Series
December 22, 2020 Albert Mudrian
Get your deluxe Decibel subscription by Monday, January 4 to obtain this HIGHLY LIMITED flexi disc single from death/thrash kings The Crown.
Deck the Hails Part II: The Revenge of Neill Jameson’s Christmas Playlist
December 21, 2020 Neill Jameson
Four years after the original installment, Neill Jameson returns and sounds off on the Christmas season and gives you the gift of holiday playlists.
‘Heavy Metal Movies’ Author Mike “McBeardo” McPadden Passes Away
December 17, 2020 Justin Norton
Decibel mourns the loss of Mike “McBeardo” McPadden, author of a pair of modern classics for Bazillion Points, Heavy Metal Movies and Teen Movie Hell.
VIDEO: Ice-T Discusses Body Count’s Grammy Nomination, Explains How to Change Your Zoom Background
December 17, 2020 Decibel Magazine
Ice-T discusses Body Count‘s Grammy nomination, talks life in lockdown and gives you a few tips on how to spice up your Zoom meetings in this exclusive Decibel video.
Cynic Bassist Sean Malone Dies at 50
December 10, 2020 Decibel Magazine
Decibel sends our deepest condolences to his family, friends, bandmates and countless fans around the world. Rest in power, Sean.
Dutch Underground Metal Scene Documentary “METAAL” Takes Flight On Indiegogo
December 8, 2020 Chris Dick
Dutch underground metal scene documentary METAAL takes flight on Indiegogo. Watch the trailer premiere only at Decibel!
Track Premiere and Interview: Undergang – “Rodt dodt kod”
December 2, 2020 Fred Pessaro
Copenhagen death metal favorites Undergang reveal new song and their secret ’90s alt-rock influence.
Video Premiere: Celestial Season “The Secret Teachings of All Ages”
December 1, 2020 Chris Dick
Watch the new video from recently resurrected Dutch death/doom kings Celestial Season
Venomous Concept Premiere New Track, “Vote Clown Party” Via Decibel Flexi Series
December 1, 2020 Decibel Magazine
Hear and acquire this ultra-rare Venomous Concept flexi disc single, featuring a brand new track, available as part of the Decibel Flexi Series. Hurry, quantities are extremely limited!
Cyber Monday Is Here: Get 20% Off EVERYTHING in the Decibel Store TODAY ONLY!
November 30, 2020 Decibel Magazine
Save 20% on EVERYTHING (subscriptions, exclusive books, shirts, back issues, limited edition special issues, posters, hoodies, pint glasses) in the Decibel store, today only!
‘USBM: A Revolution of Identity in American Black Metal’ Now In Stock, Final Excerpt Revealed!
November 24, 2020 Decibel Magazine
Read our second and final book excerpt, this time focusing on the early days of American black metal cult legends Profanatica, and order your copy of USBM now.
Exclusive Video Report: In the Studio with Municipal Waste and Arthur Rizk
November 18, 2020 Aaron Salsbury
Catch up with thrashers Municipal Waste as they record their seventh LP in a Philly studio with renowned engineer Arthur Rizk.