Obituary

Five For Friday: Death Metal 2023

December 22, 2023

This week’s edition looks back at some of the best death metal of 2023, including Dying Fetus, Plague Bearer, Obituary and more!

Video Premiere: Savage Lands – “The Last Howl”

November 14, 2023

Members of Megadeth, Obituary and Sepultura join forces on the new Savage Lands track, “The Last Howl,” in support of Costa Rica’s threatened howler monkey.

Our Tribute To Slayer Guitarist Jeff Hanneman, Who Died Ten Years Ago Today

May 2, 2023

Ten years ago today Slayer’s iconic guitarist and songwriter Jeff Hanneman died. Just days before we were set to go to the print, we scrapped the planned issue and instead printed a nine-page tribute to Hanneman. Here it is.

Five For Friday: January 13, 2022

January 13, 2023

This week’s new releases include the latest noise from Decibel favorites like Obituary and Esoctrilihum, plus newcomers like Fugitive Wizard!

Unlock 15% Off Exclusive OBITUARY LPs with purchase of the new OBITUARY issue of Decibel!

January 6, 2023

Grab a copy of the new issue to unlock 15% off of our exclusive vinyl variants of Obituary’s latest live releases, Slowly We Rot – Live And Rotting and Cause Of Death – Live Infection.

D.H. Peligro: 1959-2022

October 29, 2022

The Dead Kennedys’ D.H. Peligro wasn’t just a pioneer in the emerging hardcore art form but one of its finest musicians. He will be sorely missed. Rest well, D.H., and thank you.

Q&A: Erik Payne Resurrects Floridian Death-Thrash Institution Intoxicated

September 5, 2022

Erik Payne from Florida death-thrash combo Intoxicated riffs with Decibel. New album, Watch You Burn, is out now on Seeing Red Records.

Laura Wiebe: 1976-2022

August 29, 2022

Remembering the life and accomplishments of Canadian metal scene icon Laura Wiebe.

Pre-Order OBITUARY’s ‘Slowly We Rot’ & ‘Cause of Death’ Live Performances on Decibel-Exclusive Vinyl RIGHT NOW!

July 13, 2022

We’ve got, not one, but two exclusive LPs of Obituary‘s full-album live recordings of their classics Slowly We Rot and Cause of Death. Limited to 200 copies. Don’t blow it.

Video Premiere: Intoxicated – “Yuck”

October 26, 2020

Floridian deathrash trio Intoxicated return with a blistering music video for their venom-spewing single “Yuck.”

Contest: Win Free Tickets to Obituary’s November 7 Live Stream Concert

October 26, 2020

Win tickets to see Obituary perform an exclusive livestreamed set of death metal rarities and classic tracks.

Obituary’s Live Stream Concert Series Continues Saturday With ‘Cause of Death!’

October 23, 2020

The second concert of Obituary‘s three-weekend livestream series goes down tomorrow. Got your tickets yet?

Track Premiere: Nerve Saw – “Life Goes On… Not”

February 26, 2020

Finnish death-fiends Nerve Saw rev up to shred eardrums with an assault of old school death metal and filthy punk on their new single “Life Goes On… Not.”

Death manager Eric Greif in need of a kidney

May 1, 2019

Death manager Eric Greif has given so much to metal; now he needs some help.

“Metal & Beer” Tickets for April 13 Decibel Magazine Metal & Beer Fest Date Are SOLD OUT!

April 3, 2019

We tried to warn you! The “Metal & Beer” ticket option for the Saturday April 13 date of Decibel Magazine Metal & Beer Fest: Philly is officially SOLD OUT.

Set Times Announced for Decibel Magazine Metal & Beer Fest: Philly!

March 22, 2019

Decibel Magazine Metal & Beer Fest: Los Angels kicks off is just over three weeks, which means it’s time to finalize travel plans and get your tickets. To aid in your planning, Saturday and Sunday set times are now available.

Only 50 “Metal & Beer” Tickets Remain for Decibel Magazine Metal & Beer Fest: Philly

March 1, 2019

Wanna drink rare beers from Trve, 3 Floyds, Ardent, Wake, Cigar City at Decibel Magazine Metal & Beer Fest: Philly? Well, “Metal & Beer” tickets are running low. Only 50 left!

Under 90 “Metal & Beer” Tickets Remain for Decibel Magazine Metal & Beer Fest: Philly

February 16, 2019

Wanna drink rare beers from Trve, 3 Floyds, Adroit Theory, Wake, Metal Monkey at Decibel Magazine Metal & Beer Fest: Philly? Well, “Metal & Beer” tickets are running low. Only 90 left!