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Q&A: Steven Wilson Permanently Reconfigures Prog
August 20, 2018 Chris Dick
Prog visionary Steven Wilson tackles boundaries, pop music, and extreme metal in new interview with Decibel.
“Early Bird” Ticket Sale for Decibel Metal & Beer Fest: L.A. Ends MONDAY!
August 17, 2018 Albert Mudrian
This is your LAST CHANCE to get the Metal & Beer worm! Discounted early-bird tickets for Decibel Metal & Beer Fest: Los Angeles are available now until Monday, August 20!
Ozzy Osbourne Graces the Cover of Decibel’s October Issue
August 16, 2018 Albert Mudrian
After 14 years, the Ozzman finally cometh to the cover of Decibel! We have a limited number of advance copies of the October issue of Decibel available now. Have at it!
Track Premiere: Terrorizer – ‘Invasion’
August 15, 2018 Emily Bellino
Grindcore legends Terrorizer return with a new song.
Five Can’t-Miss Sets at Psycho Las Vegas 2018
August 15, 2018 Emily Bellino
Psycho Las Vegas returns this weekend. Here are Decibel‘s most-anticipated performances of the fest.
Interview: Waking the Cadaver Vocalist on Reunion, New Music and Memes
August 14, 2018 Gene Meyer
Waking the Cadaver vocalist Don Campan speaks on the band’s reunion, upcoming show, new music and the “shredded wheat” meme.
Q&A: GosT & Baalberith Possess New Horrors
August 13, 2018 Chris Dick
GosT’s Baalberith talks new album “Possessor,” Satanic Panic, and his future as a synthwave artist.
FLASH SALE! 20% Off ALL Shirts and Books This Weekend ONLY!
August 10, 2018 Albert Mudrian
Choosing Death, Black Metal: The Cult Never Dies Vol 1, Swedish Death Metal, Extremity Retained and all Decibel Tour and Decibel Metal & Beer Fest t-shirts are 20% off from now until Sunday at Midnight EST!
Phoenix In Flames: Melotov Records Founder on Her Struggle with Prescription Narcotics
August 9, 2018 Justin Norton
Melotov Records’ Melanie Voltz shares the story of her struggle with prescription narcotics.
Track Premiere: Outer Heaven – ‘Bloodspire’
August 7, 2018 Emily Bellino
Outer Heaven emerge from the backwoods of Pennsylvania to deliver “Bloodspire,” the first track from their Realms of Eternal Decay full-length.
High on Fire Announce “Electric Messiah” Album; Title Track Streaming
August 6, 2018 Emily Bellino
Stoner metal kings High on Fire announce new album Electric Messiah and pay tribute to Lemmy on the title track.
Track Premiere: Sumac – “Attis’ Blade’
August 1, 2018 Shawn Macomber
Check out the latest mind-blowing track from power trio/underground supergroup SUMAC.
Old-School-Inspired Haunt to Release Exclusive New Track via Decibel Flexi Series!
July 31, 2018 Albert Mudrian
Get your deluxe Decibel subscription by Monday, August 6 to obtain a HIGHLY LIMITED Haunt flexi!
Hear Exclusive New Septic Tank Song “Burning Bridges” Via Decibel Flexi Series
July 26, 2018 Albert Mudrian
Hear and acquire this ultra-rare Septic Tank flexi disc single, featuring an exclusive new track recorded by current and ex-members of Napalm Death, Cathedral, Repulsion and With the Dead, right here.
The Best Metal Singles of 2018 (So Far)
July 25, 2018 Emily Bellino
Decibel picks the best singles of 2018 thus far.
Decibel Metal & Beer Fest: Philadelphia 2019 Dates Announced
July 24, 2018 Albert Mudrian
The third edition of Decibel Metal & Beer Fest: Philadelphia returns to the Fillmore Philly on April 13-14, 2019!
In Memory of Metalocalypse Director Jon Schnepp (1967-2018)
July 21, 2018 Albert Mudrian
Jon Schnepp, who wrote for and directed episodes of animated television series Metalocalypse died Thursday after recently suffering a stroke.
Is YOUR Decibel Subscription Up to Date?
July 20, 2018 Albert Mudrian
Catch up on all the latest and greatest stories about all of your favorite bands along with additional monthly vinyl flexis featuring exclusive tracks not available anywhere else!
The Black Dahlia Murder, Khemmis & Trappist Added to Decibel Metal & Beer Fest: Los Angeles
July 16, 2018 Albert Mudrian
Early bird discounted weekend passes for Decibel Metal & Beer Fest: Los Angeles are ON SALE NOW. Don’t miss out!
FLASH SALE! All Decibel Back Issues 50% Off ($3.00) Through Sunday!
July 13, 2018 Albert Mudrian
Over 100 back issues in the Decibel webstore are on sale now for just $3.00 each! Hurry, sale ends Sunday at midnight EST.
Track Premiere: Horrendous – ‘Soothsayer’
July 11, 2018 Chris Dick
American death metal phenoms Horrendous announce fourth album Idol and reveal new track, “Soothsayer.”
Pig Destroyer Release “Army of Cops” Music Video
July 10, 2018 Emily Bellino
Pig Destroyer release “Army of Cops,” the first song from their upcoming Head Cage album.
Full Album Stream: Firtan – “Okeanos”
July 9, 2018 Chris Dick
Listen to German atmospheric black metallers Firtan’s stunning new album “Okeanos”.
Septic Tank to Release Exclusive New Track via Decibel Flexi Series!
July 5, 2018 Albert Mudrian
Former and current members of Napalm Death, Repulsion and Cathedral are welcomed back to the Decibel Flexi Series. Be sure to get a deluxe Decibel subscription by Monday, July 9th at 10am EST to get this exclusive single.
AVAILABLE NOW! Decibel Metal & Beer Fest Los Angeles Early Bird Tickets!
June 29, 2018 Albert Mudrian
Discounted full weekend passes – which include access to pours from the breweries all weekend – are available NOW!
Hear Exclusive New Possessed Song “Abandoned” Via Decibel Flexi Series
June 29, 2018 Albert Mudrian
Hear and acquire this ultra-rare Possessed flexi disc single, featuring an exclusive new track, right here.
Decibel Metal & Beer Fest: LOS ANGELES Announced, First Wave of Bands Revealed
June 25, 2018 Albert Mudrian
Headliners include thrash legends Testament, who will play a special set of both their classic “The New Order” and “The Gathering” records in full, along with the Tom Gabriel Fischer-led Triptykon performing a special all-Celtic Frost set.
Pantera Drummer Vinnie Paul Dead at 54
June 23, 2018 Emily Bellino
Legendary drummer Vinnie Paul, best known for his work with Pantera, died yesterday at 54.
Track Premieres: Trappist – “No Corporate Beer” & “Wolves in the Tap Room”
June 20, 2018 Emily Bellino
Craft beer-loving scene veterans Trappist return with two new songs. Corporate beer beware!
Interview: Nasum Celebrate 20th Anniversary of “Inhale/Exhale”
June 19, 2018 Gene Meyer
Nasum drummer Anders Jakobson discusses the grindcore legends’ debut full-length, Inhale/Exhale.