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Interview: All That Remains’ Phil Labonte on Oli Herbert and “Victims of the New Disease”
February 4, 2019 Emily Bellino
All That Remains frontman Phil Labonte discusses the passing of guitarist Oli Herbert and ninth album Victims of the New Disease, plus touring the US and Europe.
Full Album Stream: Noctambulist – “Atmospheres of Desolation”
January 16, 2019 Sean Frasier
Denver death metal mind-melters Noctambulist spawn nightmares on their Atmospheres of Desolation debut.
Video Premiere + Q&A: Mastiff – ‘Vermin’
January 15, 2019 Emily Bellino
Watch Mastiff‘s new video for “Vermin” right now.
Portrayal of Guilt Reflect on “Let Pain Be Your Guide,” Share Favorite 2018 Releases
December 31, 2018 Emily Bellino
Portrayal of Guilt ended 2018 with a bang, celebrating the release of Let Pain Be Your Guide. Read a new interview with the band.
OSDM Outfit Brutality Re-record Classic Songs for ‘Antecedent Offerings’
December 21, 2018 Emily Bellino
OSDM crushers Brutality discuss new music, re-recordings and being a totally-independent band.
Q&A: Michael Gira on new Swans, performing solo and creativity
December 19, 2018 Justin Norton
Michael Gira discusses Swans, his solo career, the impact of social media and more.
Food for Thought: Brainoil Discuss First Album in Seven Years
December 17, 2018 Emily Bellino
Brainoil reflect on Singularity to Extinction, their first album in seven years.
The Workhorse Chronicles: Matron Thorn
December 12, 2018 Joseph Schafer
The prolific Matron Thorn of Ævangelist released six records in 2018 after a nearly-fatal medical emergency, and shows no signs of stopping.
Interview & Album Premiere: In the Woods… – “Cease the Day”
November 21, 2018 Emily Bellino
Norwegian prog nuts discuss their most consistent album ever.
Video Premiere & Interview: Infuriate – ‘Engastration’
November 16, 2018 Emily Bellino
Watch a new video from US brutal death dealers Infuriate.
Interview: Noisem Overcome Internal Issues to Complete New Album
November 13, 2018 Emily Bellino
Noisem are back and ready to decimate.
Interview: Mule Skinner on Their First Album in Over 20 Years
November 7, 2018 Emily Bellino
Mule Skinner discuss their first full-length in over 20 years.
Interview: Thrawsunblat on Going Acoustic for “Great Brunswick Forest”
October 24, 2018 Joseph Schafer
Decibel gets inside the mind of Thrawsunblat mastermind Joel Violette.
Q&A: Scott Conner (Xasthur) on “infinite” music, Jerry Garcia and road life
October 17, 2018 Justin Norton
Xasthur‘s Scott Conner discusses his acoustic direction.
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.
Suicidal Tendencies Are Still Cyco Punk and Loving It
October 1, 2018 Emily Bellino
For their latest release, Suicidal Tendencies dove into the vault and came out with new album Still Cyco Punk After All These Years. Decibel spoke with the band to learn more.
Full Album Stream & Interview: Archgoat – “The Luciferian Crown”
September 14, 2018 Emily Bellino
Archgoat guitarist Ritual Butcherer sheds light on their new album, The Luciferian Crown.
Basement Space Travel: An Interview with Green Dragon
September 12, 2018 Emily Bellino
Green Dragon are your new favorite stoner metal band. Learn about what makes them tick and riff.
Q&A: Lizzy Borden Talks New Album My Midnight Things
September 10, 2018 Chris Dick
Veteran heavy metal act Lizzy Borden talks the new music industry, Metal Blade, and new album, My Midnight Things.
Full EP Stream: Chuggernaut – “Kodiak”
August 22, 2018 Emily Bellino
Chuggernaut stream new EP Kodiak and discuss its writing process.
Track Premiere & Interview: Bandit – ‘Voyeur’
August 17, 2018 Emily Bellino
Decibel catches up with Bandit, and premieres a new song.
Album Stream + Q&A: Rebel Wizard – “Voluptuous Worship of Rapture and Response”
August 13, 2018 Emily Bellino
Stream the new album from Rebel Wizard and read an interview with the mind behind the music, NKSV.
Interview: Primal Fear’s Ralph Scheepers on New Album, ‘Apocalypse’
August 8, 2018 Joseph Schafer
Germany’s power metal stalwarts Primal Fear discuss their best album in years, Apocalypse.
Hallowing of Heirdom: An Interview with Winterfylleth
July 24, 2018 Forrest Pitts
Winterfylleth guitarist/vocalist Chris Naughton talks new album.
Interview: The Lion’s Daughter Talk New Album, “Future Cult”
July 20, 2018 Dean Brown
The Lion’s Daughter discuss new album Future Cult.
Interview: Vein Frontman on New Album “Errorzone”
June 26, 2018 Emily Bellino
Vein frontman discusses Errorzone, nu metal comparisons and more.
Premiere & Interview: Sulaco – ‘Disguise’
June 20, 2018 Emily Bellino
Sulaco release their first new music since 2011’s Build & Burn.
Full Album Stream & Interview: Gaerea – “Unsettling Whispers”
June 19, 2018 Emily Bellino
Anonymous Portuguese black metal group Gaerea stream and discuss new album Unsettling Whispers.
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.
Interview: Manuel Gagneax (Zeal and Ardor)
June 13, 2018 Joseph Schafer
The groundbreaking singer and guitarist of Zeal and Ardor talks Billie Holiday, religion, politics, and the thinking behind his new album, ‘Stranger Fruit’