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Deadguy Release Trailer for ‘Killing Music’ Documentary, Discuss Shows, New Material
April 16, 2020 Albert Mudrian
Legendary metallic hardcore heroes Deadguy unleash new documentary trailer, plot return to active duty on the doom patrol.
Death Angel’s Will Carroll on His Coronavirus Battle: “They Seriously Thought I Was Going To Die”
April 13, 2020 Justin Norton
Death Angel drummer Will Carroll shares his story for the first time with Decibel about how the his harrowing battle with COVID-19 changed his life.
Decibel Special Issue Quantities Running Low. Do YOU Have Them All?
April 10, 2020 Albert Mudrian
Now’s the perfect time to catch up on any of our annual Decibel Special Issues that you may have missed.
Brian Posehn Interviews Jonny Z About Metallica, Megaforce and His New Book
April 9, 2020 Emily Bellino
Decibel Exclusive: The legendary Jonny Z Talks Metallica, Anthrax, Megaforce Records and his new book, as metalhead comedian Brian Posehn interrogates!
Napalm Death’s Shane Embury Debuts Ambient Project Dark Sky Burial
April 7, 2020 Albert Mudrian
The ambient sounds of Dark Sky Burial are the latest essential musical works from the restless creative mind of Napalm Death’s Shane Embury.
Seregor’s (Carach Angren) Top 5 Horror Movies
April 6, 2020 Chris Dick
Carach Angren frontman Seregor lists his five favorite horror movies. Give in to his unconventional picks and the monster that is new album, Franckensteina Strataemontanus.
Stay Indoors. Read Bloody More!
April 3, 2020 Albert Mudrian
You’re not going anywhere for a while – and neither is Decibel – so now is a good time to dive into our books, back issues and subscription offers exclusive to the Decibel Store.
The Decibel DIY Guide to Metal & Beer Fest: Home Edition
March 31, 2020 Aaron Salsbury
Your official resource for home-delivery and curbside pickup options from the breweries, and the streaming options for the bands, labels and radio stations of the postponed Metal & Beer Fest: Philly.
Graf Orlock to Release X-ray Picture Disc of New Material Via the Decibel Flexi Series!
March 27, 2020 Albert Mudrian
Get your deluxe Decibel subscription by Monday, March 30 to obtain this HIGHLY LIMITED flexi disc single from heavy cinema grind heroes Graf Orlock.
Resurrecting the Dragon: The Forgotten Gems of Late Era Dio
March 25, 2020 Shawn Macomber
Ten years after his untimely death, the late era Ronnie James Dio albums are finally getting a bit of respect — and the deluxe reissue treatment. Here’s your roadmap.
Bandcamp Waives Fees for 24 Hours: A Decibel Buyer’s Guide
March 20, 2020 Decibel Magazine
Bandcamp is waiving their cut of all purchases made on Friday, March 20 to support creatives affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Decibel staff provides a few suggestions for your purchasing pleasure.
Visual Violence: Trailblazing Director Drew Stone on his Crucial, Scene-Defining Music Videos
March 18, 2020 Shawn Macomber
Meet director Drew Stone, the visionary filmmaker who helped hardcore claw its way out of the underground in the early ’90s.
An Asshole’s Guide to Surviving the Musical Apocalypse
March 16, 2020 Neill Jameson
The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic is reshaping the global economy by the hour. There are few certainties, but Krieg’s Neill Jameson offers some ways to help your favorite artists in the metal scene.
Decibel Magazine Metal & Beer Fest: Philly 2020 Postponed Due to Covid-19 (Coronavirus) Concerns
March 12, 2020 Albert Mudrian
We will share the rescheduled festival date information as soon as we have it. Purchased tickets will be honored. Thanks for your understanding and support.
Decibel Magazine Tour Cancelled Due to Covid-19 (Coronavirus) Concerns
March 12, 2020 Albert Mudrian
For ticket refunds, please inquire at point of purchase. Thanks for your understanding and support of Mayhem, Abbath, Gatecreeper, Idle Hands and Decibel.
Looking Back on 25 Years of the ‘Nordic Metal: A Tribute To Euronymous’ Compilation with Typhon
March 10, 2020 Decibel Magazine
On the eve of the Mayhem-headlined Decibel Magazine Tour, Necropolis’ founder provides an in-depth interview on the greatest black metal comp ever, Nordic Metal: A Tribute To Euronymous.
Deathwhite’s Five Most Haunted Places in Pittsburgh
March 9, 2020 Chris Dick
Pittsburgh-based melodic doom act Deathwhite reveal the Top 5 Most Haunted Places in Pittsburgh. New album, Grave Image, is out now on Season of Mist.
FLASH SALE: All Decibel Back Issues Are Just $3! THIS WEEKEND ONLY!
March 6, 2020 Albert Mudrian
Over 100 back issues in the Decibel webstore are on sale now for just $3.00 each! Many of them down to the last copies. Hurry, sale ends Sunday at midnight EST.
Hear Exclusive New Satan Song “Twelve Infernal Lords” Via the Decibel Flexi Series!
March 4, 2020 Albert Mudrian
Hear and acquire this ultra-rare Satan flexi disc single, featuring an exclusive new track written and recorded for the Decibel Flexi Series. Hurry, quantities are extremely limited!
That Tour Was Awesome: Campaign for Musical Destruction (1992)
February 27, 2020 Greg Pratt
The inside story of the legendary 1992 Napalm Death, Carcass, Cathedral and Brutal Truth U.S. tour
Cirith Ungol to Release Exclusive Song “Brutish Manchild” Via the Decibel Flexi Series!
February 27, 2020 Albert Mudrian
Get your deluxe Decibel subscription by Monday, March 2 to obtain this HIGHLY LIMITED flexi disc single from heavy doom metal legends Cirith Ungol.
Magic Circle + Cosmic Eye Brewing Beer Collaboration Announced for Decibel’s Metal & Beer Fest: Philly
February 25, 2020 Albert Mudrian
Hypnotized is a low-ABV, dry-hopped lager brewed exclusively for Decibel Magazine Metal & Beer Fest: Philly!
Track Premiere: Enepsigos ‘Confess’
February 24, 2020 Chris Dick
Norwegian black metallers Enepsigos summon new track, “Confess,” from the bottom of the pit of Hell. Decibel bravely streams “Confess” as the world burns in response.
Napalm Death + Wake Brewing Beer Collaboration Announced for Decibel’s Metal & Beer Fest: Philly
February 17, 2020 Albert Mudrian
Sink Fast… Let Go! is a proper Birmingham England-style ESB (Extra Special Bitter) brewed exclusively for Decibel Magazine Metal & Beer Fest: Philly!
Watch Pig Destroyer Rehearse ‘Prowler in the Yard,’ Discuss Metal & Beer Fest Special Set
February 12, 2020 Albert Mudrian
Decibel crashes Pig Destroyer‘s rehearsals for their special Prowler in the Yard set at Decibel Magazine Metal & Beer Fest: Philly on April 4.
50 More Two-Day “Metal & Beer” Tickets Released for Metal & Beer Fest Philly!
February 11, 2020 Albert Mudrian
We sold out of the first 600 two-day passes on Friday, but we opened up 50 more last night. Don’t blow this second chance to indulge in pours from 20 breweries at Metal & Beer Fest Philly!
Valentine’s Day Special: Get Two FREE Issues of Decibel! This Weekend Only!
February 7, 2020 Albert Mudrian
Decibel‘s Bloody Valentine’s Day Sale starts NOW, but it ends Monday at 12pm EST, so bust a move.
Exploring Synths: Vol. II with Neill Jameson
February 5, 2020 Neill Jameson
Krieg‘s frontman takes a deeper look at dungeon synth off-shoots, Christmas synth, comfy synth… uh, dino synth and… um… plant synth?
Satan to Release New Song “Twelve Infernal Lords” Via the Decibel Flexi Series!
January 31, 2020 Albert Mudrian
Get your deluxe Decibel subscription by Monday, Feb 3 to obtain this HIGHLY LIMITED flexi disc single featuring a brand new song from NWOBHM heroes Satan!
Album Stream: Bütcher – ‘666 Goats Carry My Chariot’
January 27, 2020 Chris Dick
Belgians Bütcher rip into the tenets of speed metal on new album, 666 Goats Carry My Chariot. Full album stream at Decibel. Horns up!