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Q&A With Evoken’s Vince Verkay: New Album Pressures, Touring Plans
October 26, 2018 J. Andrew
“That pressure is always there when writing a new album. It’s pressure that’s self-imposed… I would be VERY alarmed if that concern melted away.”
Album Premiere: Hate Eternal “Upon Desolate Sands” + Q&A With Erik Rutan
October 25, 2018 Chris Dick
Decibel streams new Hate Eternal album “Upon Desolate Sands,” while leader Erik Rutan reveals how it was made.
Hear Exclusive New Spirit Adrift Song “Eyes Were Not Alive” via the Decibel Flexi Series
October 23, 2018 Albert Mudrian
Hear and acquire this ultra-rare Spirit Adrift picture flexi disc single, featuring an exclusive new track recorded recorded for the Decibel Flexi Series. Hurry, quantities are extremely limited!
Godflesh’s Justin Broadrick: “I Never Feel Comfortable at Any Festival”
October 17, 2018 Albert Mudrian
We catch up with the legendary Justin Broadrick on the eve of Godflesh’s performance at Decibel Metal & Beer Fest: Los Angeles
All That Remains Guitarist Oli Herbert Dead at 44
October 17, 2018 Emily Bellino
Oli Herbert, guitarist and founding member of metalcore heavyweights All That Remains has died.
Necrot, Acephalix and Cartilage to Play Decibel Metal & Beer Fest: Los Angeles Kickoff Party
October 17, 2018 Emily Bellino
Necrot and more to demolish the Elbo Room for the Decibel Metal & Beer Fest: Los Angeles Kickoff Party.
Decibel Metal & Beer Fest: Los Angeles is Only 6.66 Weeks Away! Plan Today!
October 16, 2018 Albert Mudrian
We are less than two months from our inaugural Decibel Metal & Beer Fest: Los Angeles. Do you have your travel plans set?
Film Review: Lords of Chaos
October 15, 2018 Jeff Treppel
Hollywood re-spins the black circle and Decibel takes in an early screening of the much-hyped “Lords of Chaos” film.
One Last Box of “Choosing Death” Found! ACT FAST!
October 11, 2018 Albert Mudrian
If you missed out on the limited edition Choosing Death, this another – and FINAL – chance.
Q&A Exclusive: Metal legend Jeff “Mantas” Dunn on his brush with death and future
October 10, 2018 Justin Norton
Legendary Venom co-founder and and Venom Inc guitarist checks in following a massive health scare.
Make Sure YOUR Decibel Subscription is Current!
October 5, 2018 Albert Mudrian
Expect Hall of Fame entries from Asphyx, Watain and Suffocation, exclusive flexi tracks from Pig Destroyer, Spirit Adrift and Withered, and our soon-to-be unveiled Top 40 Albums of 2018 list.
Full Album Stream: Vanhelgd – “Deimos Sanktuarium”
October 5, 2018 Emily Bellino
Swedish sect Vanhelgd summon oppressive, dark death metal with new album Deimos Sanktuarium.
Let’s Fix Your Setlist: Slayer’s Final Tour
October 2, 2018 Decibel Magazine
How could Slayer improve their setlist on their final tour?
Spirit Adrift to Release Exclusive New Picture Disc Single via Decibel Flexi Series!
September 27, 2018 Albert Mudrian
Get your deluxe Decibel subscription by October 8 to obtain a HIGHLY LIMITED picture disc flexi from Spirit Adrift!
Ghoul and GosT Announced for Decibel Metal & Beer Fest: LA After Party
September 26, 2018 Albert Mudrian
Because the Decibel Metal & Beer Fest: Los Angeles party never really stops.
Hear Exclusive New Mantar Song “Conquest of Rats” via the Decibel Flexi Series
September 24, 2018 Emily Bellino
Ready for a new Mantar song? Limited copies available and shipping now!
The Black Dahlia Murder and Weyerbacher Brewing Announce Collaborative Beer
September 20, 2018 Decibel Magazine
Decibel Metal & Beer Fest: Los Angeles just got a lot more extreme.
Armored Saint, Night Demon, Uada and Persekutor Announced for Decibel Metal & Beer Fest: Los Angeles PRE-FEST
September 18, 2018 Albert Mudrian
Get tickets to see Armored Saint, Night Demon, Uada & Persekutor at the Troubadour in West Hollywood on Friday, November 30 as part of Decibel Metal & Beer Fest: LA official PRE-FEST!
Nicolas Cage’s Weapon in ‘Mandy’ Was Inspired by Celtic Frost Logo
September 14, 2018 Emily Bellino
Nicolas Cage wields a Celtic Frost-inspired weapon in psychedelic horror film Mandy.
Bloodbath Premiere New Song “Bloodicide” Featuring Jeff Walker, Karl Willetts and John Walker
September 13, 2018 Emily Bellino
Bloodbath recruit an all-star lineup of guests for “Bloodicide,” the first offering from The Arrow of Satan is Drawn.
An Interview with Jeff Wagner and Hunter Ginn of the Radical Research Podcast
September 13, 2018 Kevin Stewart-Panko
The minds behind Radical Research give us a behind-the-scenes look at their podcast.
Memoriam Drummer Andy Whale Leaves Band
September 11, 2018 Emily Bellino
Memoriam drummer Andy Whale will play his final two shows with the death metal group on September 28 and 29.
Five Times Suicidal Tendencies Confused the Hell Out of Us
September 6, 2018 Greg Pratt
Someone’s gotta finally admit it: Suicidal Tendencies are hella confusing. Here are five times they really threw us for a loop.
Erik Rutan (Hate Eternal) Records Metal Version of the Eagles Fight Song
September 5, 2018 Emily Bellino
Hate Eternal guitarist Erik Rutan performs an extremely extreme version of the Philadelphia Eagles‘ fight song.
Watch: Erik Rutan Performs Live with The Mountain Goats
September 4, 2018 Emily Bellino
Death metal legend Erik Rutan joins The Mountain Goats for a rendition of their songs “The Best Ever Death Metal Band in Denton” and “Autoclave” in Tampa.
Previously Sold-Out Issues Back In Stock… For a Few Minutes
August 31, 2018 Albert Mudrian
SUPER LIMITED quantities of old Electric Wizard, Skeletonwitch, Neurosis and Leviathan covers back in stock… for now.
Mantar to Release Exclusive New Track via Decibel Flexi Series!
August 29, 2018 Albert Mudrian
Get your deluxe Decibel subscription by Tuesday, September 4 to obtain a HIGHLY LIMITED Mantar flexi disc!
Texas Parents Charged with Child Endangerment After Leaving 11-Year-Old to See Godflesh
August 28, 2018 Emily Bellino
A Texas couple is being charged with child endangerment after leaving an 11-year-old child home alone while traveling to see Godflesh in Detroit.
Remembering a Grindcore Legend: The Top 5 Jesse Pintado Songs
August 27, 2018 Decibel Magazine
In memory of the grindcore legend, Decibel picks the best songs written by Jesse Pintado.
PRE-ORDER: Decibel Deadguy Tribute and New Wave of T-Shirt Designs are Coming!
August 24, 2018 Albert Mudrian
This limited run of shirts will ship in early September, so get the jump on this deal now before they’re all gone. We won’t even judge you when you cut the sleeves off.