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Shane Embury’s DARK SKY BURIAL Releases ‘V.I.T.R.I.O.L.” Compilation via Consouling Sounds
December 13, 2024 Albert Mudrian
Shane Embury’s electronic ambient Dark Sky Burial has one final holiday present for you before we close the book on 2024.
Track-By-Track: IOTUNN Takes Us Deeper Into the Abyss with ‘Kinship’
December 11, 2024 Tim Mudd
Danish progressives IOTUNN lead is through their expansive musical journey to new territories with the stunning Kinship.
Exit Interview: Colin Marston on Closing Menegroth the Thousand Caves
December 10, 2024 Decibel Magazine
This summer, as Colin Marston was regrouping while scouting for a new home for the studio, he took some time to reflect on the transition and take stock of the Menegroth experience as a whole.
Necrot’s Chad Gailey to Play Drums for AUTOPSY; Chris Reifert Performs Vocals at Metal & Beer Fest Denver THIS WEEKEND
December 4, 2024 Decibel Magazine
Breaking news from Decibel Magazine Metal & Beer Fest headliners Autopsy regarding their December 6 headlining performance at Summit in Denver.
Survival Sickness: The Making of Autopsy’s Landmark “Severed Survival”
December 1, 2024 Chris Dick
Get hyped for Autopsy‘s December 6 performance of Severed Survival at Decibel Magazine Metal & Beer Fest: Denver with this Hall of Fame induction from 2015 of the death metal classic.
Thank Satan It’s Decibel’s BLACKEST FRIDAY Sale! Get 20% of Subscriptions!
November 29, 2024 Decibel Magazine
Your friends Decibel refer to today’s annual homage to consumerism as “Extra-Black Friday.” But with 20% off select magazine subscriptions, we’re happy to brighten (or darken) the day for our metalhead brothers and sisters.
Decibel Books’ ‘Black Metal: Evolution of the Cult’ Back in Stock and ON SALE NOW!
November 25, 2024 Decibel Magazine
Copies of Decibel Books’ Black Metal: Evolution of the Cult—Restored, Expanded & Definitive Edition are in stock and on sale for a limited time only!
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November 22, 2024 Decibel Magazine
Don’t wait until Black Friday to get massive discounts on exclusive items only found in the Decibel web store. Subscriptions, books, vinyl, cassettes, shirts—they’re all on sale today only.
Acclaimed Author & Podcaster Jeff Wagner Suffers Devastating House Fire, GoFundMe Announced
November 21, 2024 Chris Dick
Decibel ally, metal warrior, and acclaimed author Jeff Wagner has a devastating house fire. Help him recover with his GoFundMe!
Last Tape Before Doomsday: Rebecca Vernon (The Keening, ex-SubRosa)
November 21, 2024 Dean Brown
The Keening frontwoman Rebecca Vernon crafts a 13-track mixtape of essential songs that shaped her life for our Last Tape Before Doomsday column.
KILL SCREEN 050: Alexander Jones of UNDEATH Happily Shares His Gaming Story
November 20, 2024 Michael Wohlberg and James Lewis
After two years of Kill Screen, it’s time… to return to our first featured band.
Go Inside the Recording of Immolation’s ‘Dawn of Possession’ In This Excerpt From ‘Into Everlasting Fire: The Official History of Immolation’ Out Now!
November 15, 2024 Decibel Magazine
Copies of Decibel Books’ Into Everlasting Fire: The Official Story of Immolation are in stock and shipping NOW!
SPOILER: Here Are Decibel’s Top 40 Albums of 2024
November 12, 2024 Decibel Magazine
Yes, it’s November. No, we didn’t forget your favorite album. Yes, we’re sure about that.
ONE MONTH AWAY! Get Your Metal & Beer Fest: Denver 2024 Tickets Before It’s Too Late!
November 8, 2024 Albert Mudrian
Autopsy, Yob, Cirith Ungol, Frozen Soul, Pallbearer & more perform at Decibel Magazine Metal & Beer Fest: Denver 2024 at Summit on December 6-7.
KILL SCREEN 049: Tyler Affinito of EARTHBURNER on Being Remade into a Horror Fiend
November 6, 2024 Michael Wohlberg and James Lewis
The classics never go out of style for the grind bassist, but they can certainly benefit from some fresh blood.
All Tickets Options for Decibel Metal & Beer Fest: Philly 2025 ON SALE NOW! Daily Lineups Revealed!
November 1, 2024 Decibel Magazine
All ticket options for Decibel Magazine Metal & Beer Fest at the Fillmore Philly on April 4-5, 2025 are officially on sale. Don’t wait!
Decibel Magazine Metal & Beer Fest: Philly 2025 Full Band Lineup & Breweries REVEALED!
October 28, 2024 Decibel Magazine
Exodus performs all of their landmark Bonded by Blood album and Dismember deliver a special full set of their classic Like an Ever Flowing Stream and WAY more at Metal & Beer Fest Philly 2025!
BEWITCHER Stream Exclusive New Track, “The Warrior Trail,” via the Decibel Flexi Series!
October 24, 2024 Decibel Magazine
Hear and acquire this exclusive new flexi disc single from speed metallers Bewtitcher before the discs are sold out for good!
KILL SCREEN 048: Kane Gelaznik of VOMIT FORTH Gushes About Survival Horror and RPGs
October 23, 2024 Michael Wohlberg and James Lewis
The death metal vocalist is terrified of God—and some of gaming’s most iconic horror titles.
Live Review: Blood Incantation with Steve Roach
October 23, 2024 Cosmo Lee
Decibel hit our second second favorite state, Colorado, to chronicle a rare hometown-ish performance of death metal space cadets Blood Incantation with support from synth legend Steve Roach.
Q&A: Blackie Lawless on Playing W.A.S.P.’s Classic Debut Live: “It Was An Angry Record”
October 22, 2024 Justin Norton
Lawless talks with Decibel about revisiting W.A.S.P.‘s formative years and how his thoughts on censorship led him to reconsider his old material.
Label Spotlight: Carbonized Records
October 21, 2024 J. Andrew
Check out our chat with Chad from Carbonized Records (and Mortuous) about how he keeps his death metal ship sailing!
Sunrot and Body Void Announce Split for Trans Day of Remembrance
October 15, 2024 Gene Meyer
New Jersey’s own Sunrot have teamed up with New England bruisers Body Void to release a special split EP for 2024’s Trans Day of Remembrance on November 20.
Take 20% OFF All Vinyl to Celebrate Decibel’s 20th Anniversary! THIS WEEKEND ONLY!
October 11, 2024 Albert Mudrian
Save 20% on all limited edition exclusive Decibel edition vinyl from now through Sunday night at 11:59pm.
KILL SCREEN 047: Jeff Barrett of BLOOD INCANTATION Is Absolutely Here for the Future of Gaming
October 9, 2024 Michael Wohlberg and James Lewis
Newly returned to the world of gaming, the Denver bassist seeks what lies beyond the technological boundaries.
BEWITCHER Drummer On How the Band Were Mistaken for Actual Bank Robbers
October 9, 2024 Decibel Magazine
Out Against the Law? Aris Hunter Wales, drummer of black thrashers Bewitcher, on how the band almost became true outlaws recently on tour.
ONLY 25 AVAILABLE! Pre-Order OPETH’s Deluxe 2xLP Reissue of ‘Still Life’ RIGHT NOW!
October 3, 2024 Decibel Magazine
Act fast of you want a copy of this deluxe 2xLP reissue of Opeth‘s classic Still Life in celebration of its 25th anniversary!
BEWITCHER to Release Exclusive New Track, “The Warrior Trail,” via the Decibel Flexi Series!
September 27, 2024 Decibel Magazine
Get your deluxe Decibel subscription by Monday, September 30 at noon ET to secure this extremely exclusive flexi disc from Portland Satanic speed demons Bewitcher!
FULCI Stream Exclusive New Track, “Life in Pain,” via the Decibel Flexi Series
September 26, 2024 Decibel Magazine
Hear and acquire this flexi disc single from Fulci featuring an exclusive new song available as part of the Decibel Flexi Series. Hurry, quantities are extremely limited!
The Decibel Hall of Fame Anthology Volumes I & IV Are Shipping Now! Bundle and SAVE!
September 20, 2024 Albert Mudrian
Bundle multiple Decibel Hall of Fame Anthologies and save a ton on your order of these Decibel webstore exclusive hardcover books!