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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.
SPOILER: Here Are Decibel’s Top 40 Albums of 2020
November 12, 2020 Albert Mudrian
We’re sorry. We’re not trying to ruin the fun by posting this. But if we don’t, someone else will. You probably shouldn’t click here. Really, you should just wait for the issue to arrive in the mail. For Christ’s sake, have you no willpower? OK, fine. Don’t @ us.
Blowing Their Wad All Over God: An Oral History of GWAR’s ‘Scumdogs of the Universe’
October 27, 2020 Justin Norton
Decibel celebrates the 30th anniversary of GWAR‘s landmark Scumdogs of the Universe, and dodges blood and semen to bring you the ULTIMATE oral history of the legendary release.
‘USBM: A Revolution of Identity in American Black Metal’ Book Pre-Order Available NOW!
October 16, 2020 Decibel Magazine
USBM: A Revolution of Identity in American Black Metal, the new 544-page hardcover from Decibel Books featuring a foreword from Tom Gabriel Warrior, is available for pre-order now.
Immortal Rights: Inside the Legal Battle Between Dan Seagrave and Earache Records
October 1, 2020 Dutch Pearce
Decibel investigates the ongoing fight over album art between legendary artist Dan Seagrave and extreme metal progenitors Earache Records.
Exclusive Excerpt: Exhumed Mastermind Matt Harvey’s Gore-Drenched Cosmic Horror Novelette “The Vessel”
September 30, 2020 Shawn Macomber
Trading riffs for ‘graphs, Exhumed/Gruesome slayer Matt Harvey deftly summons alternate reality nightmares with “The Vessel.”
Black Metal Mavens Gaerea List the Top 5 Horrifying Places In Portugal
September 28, 2020 Chris Dick
Portuguese black metal mavens Gaerea list their Top 5 horrifying places to visit in Portugal. Only Decibel has a passport into Gaerea’s abyss.
Wake To Release Exclusive New Song “Vast and Infinite” via the Decibel Flexi Series
September 25, 2020 Decibel Magazine
Get your deluxe Decibel subscription by Monday, October 5 to obtain this HIGHLY LIMITED flexi disc single from Canadian post-grind crushers Wake, as well as a SECOND flexi disc announced next week!
Hear Hyperdontia’s Crushing New Song “Punctured Soul” via the Decibel Flexi Series
September 23, 2020 Albert Mudrian
Hear and acquire this ultra-rare Hyperdontia flexi disc single, featuring a brand new track, available as part of the Decibel Flexi Series. Hurry, quantities are extremely limited!
Five Heavy Albums that Changed My Life with Shane Embury of Napalm Death
September 17, 2020 Greg Pratt
To celebrate the release of Napalm Death’s new album, Throes of Joy in the Jaws of Defeatism, we caught up with bassist Shane Embury to find out what five heavy albums changed his life.
Party On, Dude: Mastodon’s Bill Kelliher on the ‘Bill and Ted 3’ Soundtrack & Mastodon Rarities
September 16, 2020 Justin Norton
Mastodon‘s Bill Kelliher talks, Bill & Ted 3, Brent Hinds’ “Wild Stallyns Bill and Ted Forever” tattoo and the band’s new comp.
Track Premiere: Celestial Season “For Twisted Loveless”
September 16, 2020 Chris Dick
Netherlands-based doom outfit Celestial Season reunite to follow-up Solar Lovers on new track “For Twisted Loveless.” Streaming only at Decibel!
Most Triumphant: Lamb of God’s Willie Adler on the ‘Bill & Ted 3’ Soundtrack, Coffee and Streaming Shows
September 15, 2020 Justin Norton
Guitarist Willie Adler talks about Lamb of God‘s involvement in the Bill & Ted Face the Music soundtrack.
DON’T WAIT: Exclusive DROPDEAD Vinyl Almost Sold Out! Napalm Death LPs Shipping Soon!
September 11, 2020 Albert Mudrian
Time Waits for No Sale! Get exclusive Decibel versions of Napalm Death and Dropdead LPs before they’re gone for good!
Decibel X Record Store Day ‘Completely Extreme’ Compilation Arrives October 30
September 9, 2020 Albert Mudrian
Decibel is honored to collaborate with fellow indie institution Record Store Day to batter your ears with the inaugural installment of our Completely Extreme compilation series.
Ryan Butler (Landmine Marathon, Arcane Digital Recording) Needs Liver Transplant, GoFundMe Announced
September 3, 2020 Albert Mudrian
A GoFundMe campgain for Ryan Butler has been launched to help offset medical debts and living expenses. If you help, please consider donating.
Celebrating Riley Gale With Decibel’s Power Trip Cover Story From 2019
August 28, 2020 Shawn Macomber
We pay tribute to Power Trip’s Riley Gale with our cover story to the sold-out February 2019 issue of Decibel.
Power Trip Frontman Riley Gale Dies at 34
August 25, 2020 Albert Mudrian
Decibel is deeply shocked and saddened and extends our full love and support to Riley’s family, friends and bandmates. Rest in power, Riley.
Track and Video Premiere: En Minor – “Mausoleums”
August 20, 2020 Sean Frasier
Philip H. Anselmo’s crestfallen Southern Gothic collective En Minor unveil the video for haunting album opener “Mausoleums.”
Catching Up With Rob Fusco
August 19, 2020 Kevin Stewart-Panko
Amongst many other things, former One King Down and Most Precious Blood frontman Rob Fusco discusses his new project, Take Life
Johanna Sadonis & Nicke Andersson (Lucifer) Share Their Top 5 Vintage T-Shirt Stories
August 17, 2020 Chris Dick
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.
Decibel Is Looking for an Extremely Extreme App Developer
August 10, 2020 Decibel Magazine
Do you develop apps/type code with one hand while putting up the horns with the other? Get in touch right away!