Metal Blade Records
Interview: COGNITIVE on the Process Behind New Album ‘Abhorrence’
June 25, 2024 Addison Herron-Wheeler
We talked with guitarist Rob Wharton about the new Cognitive record, Abhorrence and the process behind it.
Job for a Cowboy are Calling Out Your Hippie Nonsense on “Moon Healer”
February 22, 2024 Addison Herron-Wheeler
Job for a Cowboy bassist Nick Schendzielos talks about the new record and the death and rebirth of deathcore.
Slayer’s Debut “Show No Mercy” Turns 40
December 4, 2023 Justin Norton
There was once a metal world without Slayer, as hard as that is to imagine. That world changed forever with this album. Show No Mercy is a giant’s first loud footstep.
KILL SCREEN 019: Derek Rydquist and Justin McKinney of THE ZENITH PASSAGE Aren’t Here to Rage Against the Machine
August 30, 2023 Michael Wohlberg and James Lewis
The tech death duo are naturally curious about gaming’s artificial intelligence.
EXCLUSIVE Excerpt #5 from Brian Slagel’s ‘Swing of the Blade’: Cirith Ungol Return From the Underground
May 2, 2023 Adem Tepedelen
OG U.S. doom merchants Cirith Ungol feature prominently in our latest exclusive excerpt from Brian Slagel’s upcoming book, Swing of the Blade.
EXCLUSIVE Excerpt #4 from Brian Slagel’s ‘Swing of the Blade’: Metallica’s Enduring Friendship
April 25, 2023 Adem Tepedelen
Our latest exclusive excerpt from Brian Slagel’s upcoming book, Swing of the Blade offers up some Metallica intrigue.
EXCLUSIVE Excerpt: Part 3 from ‘Swing of the Blade’: “In Search Of”
April 18, 2023 Adem Tepedelen
Our latest exclusive excerpt from Metal Blade founder Brian Slagel’s upcoming book, Swing of the Blade: More Stories from Metal Blade Records features Amon Amarth.
EXCLUSIVE Excerpt from Brian Slagel’s new book, ‘Swing of the Blade: More Stories From Metal Blade Records’
April 4, 2023 Adem Tepedelen
Read an exclusive excerpt, featuring Armored Saint, from Metal Blade founder Brian Slagel’s upcoming book, Swing of the Blade: More Stories from Metal Blade Records.
Full Beer List Revealed for Decibel Magazine Metal & Beer Fest: LA 2021!
December 8, 2021 Decibel Magazine
Here are the 40+ different beers that “Metal & Beer” and “VIP” ticket holders are entitled to sample on December 10-11 in Los Angeles!
Q&A: Anton Reisenegger (Criminal) Refuses/Resists On New Album ‘Sacrificio’
November 1, 2021 Chris Dick
Criminal mastermind Anton Reisenegger recounts the making of new album Sacrificio and the forces — resistance, repression, revolt — behind the album’s lyrics.
Gatecreeper Added to Decibel Magazine Metal & Beer Fest: Los Angeles Line-Up!
October 1, 2021 Decibel Magazine
Arizona death metallers Gatecreeper will replace Hate Eternal at Decibel Magazine Metal & Beer Fest: Los Angeles on December 10-11, 2021. Tickets on sale now!
Full Beer List Revealed for Decibel Magazine Metal & Beer Fest: Philly 2021!
September 22, 2021 Decibel Magazine
Here are the 60 different beers that “Metal & Beer” ticket holders are entitled to sample on September 25-26 in Philadelphia!
Full Brewery Lineup for Decibel Magazine Metal & Beer Fest: L.A. Revealed! Tickets ON SALE NOW!
September 10, 2021 Decibel Magazine
We are proud to welcome California breweries Claremont Craft Ales, Societe, Ogopogo, Athletic & Ghost Town to a murders row of brewtality at Decibel Magazine Metal & Beer Fest: Los Angeles!
Decibel Magazine Metal & Beer Fest: Los Angeles 2021 Tickets ON SALE NOW!
August 6, 2021 Decibel Magazine
All ticket options for Converge (performing all of Jane Doe) and Cave In (performing all of Until Your Heart Stops) plus Deadguy, Sacred Reich, Hate Eternal & more at Metal & Beer Fest LA are on sale now.
Decibel Magazine Metal & Beer Fest: Los Angeles 2021 Announced, Full Lineup Revealed
August 2, 2021 Decibel Magazine
Special sets from Converge (performing all of Jane Doe) and Cave In (performing all of Until Your Heart Stops) plus Deadguy, Sacred Reich, Hate Eternal and Repulsion highlight Metal & Beer Fest’s LA return.
LOW-TICKET ALERT: Under 200 Tickets Remain for Decibel’s Metal & Beer Fest Philly
June 21, 2021 Decibel Magazine
Tickets for Decibel Magazine Metal & Beer Fest: Philly are running low, like really low. Make your move now.
Prog Metallers Iotunn Choose 5 Places That Inspired Their Music
June 14, 2021 Chris Dick
Nordic progressive metallers Iotunn list their favorite spots in nature for introspection and inspiration on new album, Access All Worlds.
LIMITED TIME ONLY: Get FREE Vinyl When You Purchase Vinyl From the Decibel Webstore!
June 4, 2021 Michael Wohlberg
From now until Wednesday, June 9, double your vinyl value with a free copy of Decibel’s Completely Extreme Vol. 1!
Important Metal & Beer Fest News: Updated Brewery Lineup, ‘Metal & Beer’ Ticket Option Sells Out For Both Days!
May 28, 2021 Decibel Magazine
Love City Brewing joins the brewery lineup of this year’s Decibel Magazine Metal & Beer Philly at the Fillmore Philly on September 25-26, 2021.
Stream the New Cirith Ungol EP & Read an Interview with the Legendary Robert Garven
May 27, 2021 Justin Norton
While you listen, read our Q&A with band co-founder/drummer Robert Garven about handling pandemic setbacks, how the EP came together, and what’s next for this legendary band.
Decibel Magazine Metal & Beer Fest Philly 2021 Full Band and Brewery Lineups Announced!
May 25, 2021 Decibel Magazine
Metallic hardcore legends Deadguy will reunite at Metal & Beer Fest: Philly on September 25-26. Municipal Waste, Immolation, Blood Incantation, Eternal Champion, Imperial Triumphant and more also join the party.
Metal Blade Records Announces ‘Metal Massacre XV’ Compilation Curated by Decibel’s Albert Mudrian. LP Pre-Order Available!
April 20, 2021 Decibel Magazine
Metal Blade’s 15th installment — and first since 2016 — of their legendary Metal Massacre compilation series features new and exclusive recordings from Midnight, Ripped to Shreds, Many Suffer and more.
Decibel Exclusive CANNIBAL CORPSE Color LP Available Now for Pre-Order!
March 16, 2021 Decibel Magazine
Decibel brings you this exclusive Coke Bottle Swamp Green vinyl color LP of Cannibal Corpse‘s Violence Unimagined. Limited to 300 worldwide, so get yours pre-ordered now.
Album Review: Cult of Luna – ‘The Raging River’
February 1, 2021 Andrew Bonazelli
Post-metalgaze favorites Cult of Luna return with nearly an LP’s worth of an EP.
The Crown Premiere New Track “Driven to Disaster” Via Decibel Flexi Series
January 26, 2021 Albert Mudrian
Hear and acquire this ultra-rare The Crown flexi disc single, featuring a brand new track, available as part of the Decibel Flexi Series. Hurry, quantities are extremely limited!
Tribulation Grace the Cover of the March Issue of Decibel
January 15, 2021 Decibel Magazine
We have a limited number of advance copies of the March issue of Decibel, featuring our an exclusive new flexi disc single from Swedish death/thrash kings the Crown.
The Crown To Release New Song “Driven To Disaster” via the Decibel Flexi Series
December 22, 2020 Albert Mudrian
Get your deluxe Decibel subscription by Monday, January 4 to obtain this HIGHLY LIMITED flexi disc single from death/thrash kings The Crown.
Tribulation Unveil New Song “Leviathans,” Release Date for ‘Where the Gloom Becomes Sound’
November 13, 2020 Albert Mudrian
Hear the first new song from Swedish gothic metallers Tribulation in three years.
Blowing Their Wad All Over God: An Oral History of GWAR’s ‘Scumdogs of the Universe’
October 27, 2020 Justin Norton
Decibel celebrates the 30th anniversary of GWAR‘s landmark Scumdogs of the Universe, and dodges blood and semen to bring you the ULTIMATE oral history of the legendary release.
Beer Emptiness Despair? An Important Metal & Beer Fest Ticket Update!
February 28, 2020 Albert Mudrian
Two-day “Metal & Beer” tickets are SOLD-OUT. Don’t despair: We’ve released 50 more single-day “Metal & Beer” tickets. Click here for updates on other ticket options.