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Melotov Records’ Melanie Voltz shares the story of her struggle with prescription narcotics.

Outer Heaven emerge from the backwoods of Pennsylvania to deliver “Bloodspire,” the first track from their Realms of Eternal Decay full-length.

Stoner metal kings High on Fire announce new album Electric Messiah and pay tribute to Lemmy on the title track.

Check out the latest mind-blowing track from power trio/underground supergroup SUMAC.

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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.

Decibel picks the best singles of 2018 thus far.

The third edition of Decibel Metal & Beer Fest: Philadelphia returns to the Fillmore Philly on April 13-14, 2019!

Jon Schnepp, who wrote for and directed episodes of animated television series Metalocalypse died Thursday after recently suffering a stroke.

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!

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Over 100 back issues in the Decibel webstore are on sale now for just $3.00 each! Hurry, sale ends Sunday at midnight EST.

American death metal phenoms Horrendous announce fourth album Idol and reveal new track, “Soothsayer.”

Pig Destroyer release “Army of Cops,” the first song from their upcoming Head Cage album.

Listen to German atmospheric black metallers Firtan’s stunning new album “Okeanos”.

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.

Discounted full weekend passes – which include access to pours from the breweries all weekend – are available NOW!

Hear and acquire this ultra-rare Possessed flexi disc single, featuring an exclusive new track, right here.

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.

Legendary drummer Vinnie Paul, best known for his work with Pantera, died yesterday at 54.

Craft beer-loving scene veterans Trappist return with two new songs. Corporate beer beware!

Nasum drummer Anders Jakobson discusses the grindcore legends’ debut full-length, Inhale/Exhale.

Reformed Finnish death metallers Abhorrence premiere new bruiser “Anthem for the Anthropocene.”

Literally everything is on sale in Decibel store through Father’s Day So, while you’re cashing in on this sweet deal, be sure to tell your dad, “Thanks.”

Cheap merchandise. Diminishing revenues for labels already under financial pressure. Death metal shower curtains and bar signs. Decibel‘s special report on how online bootlegging is hurting the extreme metal scene.

Matt Harvey shares the five heavy albums that changed his life.

Ralph Santolla, who played guitar for numerous extreme metal legends, passed away on June 6.

Graveyard-dwelling death metal quartet Tomb Mold unleash their pulverizing new album, Manor of Infinite Forms.

Experimental noise rock met left-field grind and the one and only Boredoms during a legendary tour in 1993 when Pain Teens, Brutal Truth, and the Japanese noise legends hit the road together.

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