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Decibel Books Announces ‘The Decibel Hall of Fame: Anthology Vol I & Vol IV!’ Pre-Order NOW!
July 19, 2024 Decibel Magazine
The definitive behind-the-scenes histories of 50 of the greatest miracles of metal creation now immortalized in Volume I and Volume IV of Decibel Hall of Fame Anthologies.
Five For Friday: March 8, 2024
March 8, 2024 J. Andrew
The electric eyes are on you this week with the latest metal releases from Judas Priest, Slimelord, Midnight and more!
Interview: Doro Pesch Reflects on Femme-Powered Career and Her Role in Classic Metal
January 4, 2024 Addison Herron-Wheeler
Queen of heavy metal Doro Pesch on her new record and paving the way for women in metal.
Five Times Judas Priest Ruled
November 7, 2022 Emily Bellino
Counting down five times that the metal gods Judas Priest totally ruled.
Interview: Rob Halford Discusses the New Judas Priest 50th Anniversary Box Set
November 2, 2021 Adem Tepedelen
The Metal God, Judas Priest vocalist Rob Halford, talks about putting together the band’s exhaustive new box set and what it means to be making metal for 50 years.
Five Heavy Albums that Changed My Life with Blöthar of Gwar
May 27, 2021 Greg Pratt
To celebrate the release of Gwar’s new EP, The Disc With No Name, we caught up with vocalist Blöthar the Berserker to find out what five heavy albums changed his life.
The Lazarus Pit: Torch’s ‘Electrikiss’
May 20, 2021 Greg Pratt
Looking back on Torch‘s 1984 album Electrikiss, outrageous cover and all.
Hall of Fame Countdown: Judas Priest’s “Painkiller”
February 18, 2021 Greg Pratt
Ranking the songs on Judas Priest’s recently Hall of Fame-inducted Painkiller from least awesome to most awesome.
Judas Priest – Painkiller
December 2, 2020 Adem Tepedelen
We celebrate the 30th anniversary of Judas Priest‘s Painkiller with the legendary Brits’ second Hall of Fame induction.
Fight Fire With Fire: ‘Priest… Live!’ vs. ‘Live After Death’
November 26, 2020 Greg Pratt
It’s a live-record showdown between Judas Priest and Iron Maiden in the latest Fight Fire With Fire.
Judas Priest’s ‘Painkiller’ Enters Decibel Hall of Fame, January Issue Now Available
November 20, 2020 Decibel Magazine
We have a limited number of advance copies of the December issue of Decibel, featuring our 10th anniversary Decibel Flexi Series entry from Venomous Concept.
Five Heavy Albums that Changed My Life with Shane Embury of Napalm Death
September 17, 2020 Greg Pratt
To celebrate the release of Napalm Death’s new album, Throes of Joy in the Jaws of Defeatism, we caught up with bassist Shane Embury to find out what five heavy albums changed his life.
“The Decibel Hall of Fame Anthology: Vol III” Is Now Available!
July 30, 2020 Albert Mudrian
Our latest, limited edition webstore exclusive includes 25 more Hall of Fame stories from our revered monthly series of artist interviews on the making of their classic extreme music albums.
Decibel Presents Get Behind the Mask: An Online Gallery of Metal Musicians in Support of Public Health
July 10, 2020 Michael Wohlberg
In a concerted effort to break stigmas and stress its universal importance to metalheads worldwide, Decibel gathered over 140 musicians in support of wearing masks to help end the novel coronavirus and expedite the return of live extreme music.
Announcing the “Decibel Hall of Fame Anthology: Volume III” Book! Pre-Order NOW!
June 12, 2020 Albert Mudrian
Our latest, limited edition webstore exclusive includes 25 more Hall of Fame stories from our revered monthly series of artist interviews on the making of their classic extreme music albums.
Five Heavy Albums that Changed My Life with Peter Wiwczarek of Vader
April 30, 2020 Greg Pratt
To celebrate the release of Vader’s new album, Solitude in Madness, we caught up with vocalist/guitarist Peter Wiwczarek to find out what five heavy albums changed his life.
Five Heavy Albums that Changed My Life with Kirk Windstein
February 6, 2020 Greg Pratt
To celebrate the release of Crowbar‘s Kirk Windstein’s first solo album, Dream in Motion, we caught up with the sludge king to find out what five heavy albums changed his life.
Q&A: Andy Powell (Wishbone Ash) Talks Twin Leads & XLIX
May 13, 2019 Chris Dick
Wishbone Ash guitarist and founding member Andy Powell regales Decibel about the past, the present, and the future.
Five Heavy Albums that Changed My Life with Eric A.K. of Flotsam and Jetsam
January 17, 2019 Greg Pratt
To celebrate the release of Flotsam and Jetsam‘s new album, The End of Chaos, we caught up with vocalist Eric A.K. to find out what five heavy albums changed his life.
Decibel Meter: Early Christmas Gifts to Yourself
December 21, 2018 Decibel Magazine
Make this your most-extreme Christmas ever.
There’s Still Time to Order Holiday Gifts from Decibel
December 18, 2018 Albert Mudrian
Discounted items! Limited edition merch! Order (mostly) anything from the Decibel Store by December 20 at 12 pm EST for delivery in time for Christmas!
Watch: Smashing Pumpkins and the Guy from Sugar Ray Murder Judas Priest Classic
August 3, 2018 Emily Bellino
Watch Smashing Pumpkins cover “Breaking the Law” with the guy from Sugar Ray.
Feel the Heat: The Top 10 Songs About Burning
August 3, 2018 J. Andrew
It’s August. It’s really hot outside. So hot that it BURNS. Burning is pretty metal though, right? So here’s ten great songs about burning!
The Best Metal Singles of 2018 (So Far)
July 25, 2018 Emily Bellino
Decibel picks the best singles of 2018 thus far.
Judas Priest – “Stained Class”
May 1, 2018 Adem Tepedelen
Judas Priest‘s Stained Class takes its place in the Decibel Hall of Fame.
Judas Priest Grace the Cover of June’s Decibel
April 25, 2018 Emily Bellino
Judas Priest return to the cover of Decibel with an decade-in-the-making Hall of Fame story of their Stained Class album.
Brewtal Truth: This Judas Priest Album With That Beer
March 12, 2018 Adem Tepedelen
A new Judas Priest album, a new Sierra Nevada Double IPA and an unfortunate use of the term “loaded.”
For Those About to Squawk: Judas Priest, Pestilence, Nightwish
March 2, 2018 Blake Harrison
Waldo returns to peck on new titles from Judas Priest, Pestilence and Nightwish.
Retirepower: The End of Judas Priest’s Dual Guitar Assault
March 1, 2018 Greg Karlowitsch
Judas Priest will hit the road without guitarist Glenn Tipton, but the band remains great in his absence.
Take 20% Off All Decibel Books For Our Dead Presidents Day Sale!
February 16, 2018 Albert Mudrian
Choosing Death, The Decibel Hall of Fame Anthology Vol. II, Black Metal: The Cult Never Dies and more are 20% off now through this weekend.