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Full Album Stream: Vanhelgd – “Deimos Sanktuarium”

October 5, 2018

Swedish sect Vanhelgd summon oppressive, dark death metal with new album Deimos Sanktuarium.

Spirit Adrift to Release Exclusive New Picture Disc Single via Decibel Flexi Series!

September 27, 2018

Get your deluxe Decibel subscription by October 8 to obtain a HIGHLY LIMITED picture disc flexi from Spirit Adrift!

Armored Saint, Night Demon, Uada and Persekutor Announced for Decibel Metal & Beer Fest: Los Angeles PRE-FEST

September 18, 2018

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

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

Bloodbath recruit an all-star lineup of guests for “Bloodicide,” the first offering from The Arrow of Satan is Drawn.

Memoriam Drummer Andy Whale Leaves Band

September 11, 2018

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

Five Heavy Albums that Changed My Life with Jesse Matthewson from KEN mode

August 23, 2018

To celebrate the release of their new album, Loved, we caught up with KEN mode guitarist/vocalist Jesse Matthewson to find out what five heavy albums changed his life.

Q&A: Steven Wilson Permanently Reconfigures Prog

August 20, 2018

Prog visionary Steven Wilson tackles boundaries, pop music, and extreme metal in new interview with Decibel.

Ozzy Osbourne Graces the Cover of Decibel’s October Issue

August 16, 2018

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!

Five Can’t-Miss Sets at Psycho Las Vegas 2018

August 15, 2018

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

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

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

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!