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Exclusive Excerpt: ‘Doom Lexicanum II’ book Reveals Early Days of the Legendary My Dying Bride

January 24, 2022

In this exclusive Doom Lexicanum II book excerpt, co-founding frontman Aaron Stainthorpe explains how the original My Dying Bride lineup first met.

Pre-Order UNDEATH’s ‘It’s Time… To Rise From the Grave’ Exclusive Decibel Grey Splatter Vinyl NOW

January 17, 2022

We’ve got 200 copies of the Decibel exclusive headstone grey splatter color vinyl of the new Undeath album available NOW for pre-order!

Limited Edition Metal & Beer Fest: Los Angeles 2021 Merch Now IN STOCK!

January 14, 2022

Decibel Magazine Metal & Beer Fest: Los Angeles 2021 festival shirts, pint glasses, screen-printed posters and woven patches now available at reduced prices.

Pre-Order MALIGNANT ALTAR’s Decibel-Exclusive Colored LP ‘Realms of Exquisite Morbidity’ on Vinyl!

January 12, 2022

Only a mere 100 of this white LP from Texas death revelers Malignant Altar have been made available in the U.S. and Decibel has got all of them. Pre-order Realms of Exquisite Morbidity now!

Imperial Triumphant To Release Exclusive Single, “Black Psychedelia (Redux),” via the Decibel Flexi Series

January 7, 2022

Get your deluxe Decibel subscription by Monday, January 10 to obtain this HIGHLY LIMITED flexi disc single from avant garde black/death kings Imperial Triumphant.

Blast Worship’s 21 Favorite Grindcore Songs of 2021

January 4, 2022

Now that 2021 has ground to a halt, blast back with the 21 best grindcore and powerviolence songs of the past year.

Fallow Heart: Truth in Dissonance: Don Anderson (Sculptured, ex-Agalloch) On the Objectives of Art

January 3, 2022

In which Sculptured, ex-Agalloch guitarist Don Anderson and Decibel‘s Forrest Pitts discuss the tonal impact of Anton Webern’s Opus 21 symphony.

Op Ed: Neill Jameson Spotlights a New Wave of Darkness in American Black Metal

December 28, 2021

In which Krieg’s frontman focuses on Grinning Death’s Head, Calvary, Pan-Amerikan Native Front and the rising new wave of American Black Metal.

Too Late For Shipping? Decibel’s Got Last-Minute Gift Ideas!

December 17, 2021

Did you totally blow it on Christmas shopping again this year? We’ve got your last-minute-ass covered with Decibel gift subscriptions and Decibel gift cards!

In Flight: An Immortal Bird Tour Diary

December 15, 2021

Blackened death grinders Immortal Bird documents cutting a path of sonic destruction in this exclusive tour diary.

Metal & Beer Fest: Los Angeles Starts TOMORROW! Tickets As Low As $25!

December 9, 2021

“Just Metal” tickets are now only $25 (single-day) and $49.50 for two-day passes. And “Metal & Beer” tickets are now only on $75 (single-day) and $150 for two-day passes.

“We Were The Spark:” Venom Celebrates 40th Anniversary of ‘Welcome To Hell’

December 6, 2021

Decibel celebrates the 40th anniversary of Venom‘s extreme metal ground zero, Welcome To Hell, with former guitarist/songwriter Jeff “Mantas” Dunn.

Enforced To Release Exclusive Single, “Casket,” via the Decibel Flexi Series

December 2, 2021

Get your deluxe Decibel subscription by Monday, December 6 to obtain this HIGHLY LIMITED flexi disc single from Richmond thrashmongers Enforced.

Portrayal of Guilt Premiere New Single, “Chamber of Misery Pt. III,” via the Decibel Flexi Series!

December 1, 2021

Hear and acquire this Portrayal of Guilt flexi disc single, featuring an exclusive brand new track, available as part of the Decibel Flexi Series. Hurry, quantities are extremely limited!

Metal & Beer Fest: L.A. Tickets Just $25 Now Through Cyber Monday!

November 26, 2021

Starting now through Monday night you can purchase “Just Metal” ticket options for just $25 (single-day ticket) or $49.50 (full weekend ticket) when you use the promo code DECIBEL at checkout!

Get Exclusive New Colored Vinyl from KHEMMIS and SPIRITWORLD Pre-Orders From Decibel

November 26, 2021

Decibel is proud to announce not one, not two, not even three, but four exclusive LPs from Khemmis and SpiritWorld are now available for pre-order only in our online store!

BLACKEST FRIDAY DEAL: Get TWO FREE Issues of Decibel NOW!

November 25, 2021

We refer to today’s annual homage to consumerism as “Extra-Black Friday.” So, we’re happy to brighten (or darken) the day for our metalhead brothers and sisters via two free issues of Decibel.

SPOILER: Here Are Decibel’s Top 40 Albums of 2021

November 18, 2021

SPOILER! SPOILER! SPOILER! Don’t click here if you don’t want to see Decibel’s Top 40 Albums of 2021. Definitely click here if you love typing “NO [INSERT ALBUM HERE]? THIS LIST IS INVALID!”

Khemmis: 5 Albums From Each Member That Inspired “Deceiver”

November 17, 2021

Each Khemmis member shares five albums that personally influenced them while writing and producing their upcoming LP, Deceiver.

Mortiis Talks New ‘Z.A.S.T. Zine Anthology,’ Early ’90s Extreme Metal Scene

November 16, 2021

Cult Never Dies publishes a Z.A.S.T. zine anthology. We chat with the former editor, one Havard “Mortiis” Ellefsen, all about it.

FLASH SALE! Discounted “Metal & Beer” Tickets for Decibel’s L.A. Fest This Weekend Only!

November 12, 2021

Starting now through Sunday night you can purchase “Metal & Beer” ticket options for just $75 (single-day ticket) or $150 (full weekend ticket) when you use the promo code BEERME at checkout!

Portrayal of Guilt To Release Exclusive Single, “Chamber of Misery Pt. III,” via the Decibel Flexi Series

November 4, 2021

Get your deluxe Decibel subscription by Monday, November 8 to obtain this HIGHLY LIMITED flexi disc single from Austin black metal-influenced soul-immolators Portrayal of Guilt.

R.I.P. Eric Greif (1962-2021) (Death manager)

October 31, 2021

Decibel is deeply saddened to report the passing of Eric Greif, the extreme metal entertainment lawyer and former manager of Death and president of Perseverance Holdings Ltd, at the age of 59.