RIP

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.

L-G Petrov, Swedish Death Metal Legend, Dies At 49

March 8, 2021

Entombed A.D. vocalist Lars-Göran “L-G” Petrov loses his battle with bile duct cancer at the age of 49.

Ex-Children of Bodom Frontman Alexi Laiho Dead at 41

January 4, 2021

Decibel is shocked and saddened to learn of the death of ex-Children of Bodom guitarist/vocalist and current Bodom After Midnight frontman Alexi Laiho.

‘Heavy Metal Movies’ Author Mike “McBeardo” McPadden Passes Away

December 17, 2020

Decibel mourns the loss of Mike “McBeardo” McPadden, author of a pair of modern classics for Bazillion Points, Heavy Metal Movies and Teen Movie Hell.

Celebrating Riley Gale With Decibel’s Power Trip Cover Story From 2019

August 28, 2020

We pay tribute to Power Trip’s Riley Gale with our cover story to the sold-out February 2019 issue of Decibel.

Power Trip Frontman Riley Gale Dies at 34

August 25, 2020

Decibel is deeply shocked and saddened and extends our full love and support to Riley’s family, friends and bandmates. Rest in power, Riley.

Rush Drummer Neil Peart Dead at 67

January 10, 2020

Decibel is deeply saddened to report the death of Canadian rock icon and former Rush drummer Neil Peart.

Warbeast, Rigor Mortis Vocalist Bruce Corbitt Dead at 56 Following Cancer Battle

January 25, 2019

Rigor Mortis and Warbeast singer Bruce Corbitt died today following a battle with cancer.

Maximum Rocknroll Announces End of Print Publication

January 14, 2019

Maximum Rocknroll to end print publication this year.

Deceased Drummer Dave “Scarface” Castillo Dead

November 13, 2018

Dave Castillo, best known as the drummer for death-thrash legends Deceased, died last night.

All That Remains Guitarist Oli Herbert Dead at 44

October 17, 2018

Oli Herbert, guitarist and founding member of metalcore heavyweights All That Remains has died.

Huntress Singer Jill Janus Dead at 42

August 16, 2018

Huntress singer Jill Janus died Tuesday, the band confirmed in a statement.

Manilla Road Founding Guitarist/Vocalist Mark Shelton Dead at 60

July 27, 2018

Manilla Road vocalist/guitarist Mark “The Shark” Shelton passed away at the age of 60.

Ralph Santolla: 1969-2018

June 6, 2018

Ralph Santolla, who played guitar for numerous extreme metal legends, passed away on June 6.

Gone Five Years: Our Cover Story on Jeff Hanneman’s Life and Legacy

May 2, 2018

Remembering one of extreme metal’s most iconic figures, Slayer‘s Jeff Hanneman, five years after his death.

Foghound Bassist Rev. Jim Forrester Killed in Baltimore Shooting

December 20, 2017

Decibel sends our condolences to the family of Rev. Jim Forrester, who was killed in Baltimore on Monday.

Martin Eric Ain: 1967-2017

October 22, 2017

Martin Eric Ain, a member of the legendary outfits Celtic Frost and Hellhammer, is remembered.

Martin Eric Ain (1967-2017): Celtic Frost “Morbid Tales” Hall of Fame

October 22, 2017

To honor the passing of extreme metal legend Martin Eric Ain, we present the Hall of Fame feature on Celtic Frost’s 1984 debut Morbid Tales in full.

Chris Cornell’s Full “Ultramega OK” Hall of Fame Interview

May 18, 2017

In tribute to the legendary Soundgarden vocalist, here is Chris Cornell‘s full interview from this month’s Ultramega OK Decibel Hall of Fame induction.

Nick Menza: 1964-2016

May 23, 2016

Nick Menza — best remembered for his time in Megadeth — was one of the drummers that earned fierce love and respect. Menza died after collapsing on stage on Saturday, apparently from heart failure. Menza’s style, approach, and effortless invention were as essential to Megadeth as Bill Ward’s quirks and fills were to Black Sabbath or Dave Lombardo’s ferocity was to Slayer. 

Remembering Motörhead’s Lemmy: Decibel’s February 2014 Cover Story

December 29, 2015

On the two-year anniversary of his death, we look back on Lemmy’s in-depth Decibel cover story.

Dave Brockie: 1963-2014

March 24, 2014

In the late 90s, perhaps around 1998, I pulled over at a truck stop about 45 miles outside of Richmond, Virginia. I grabbed a few snacks and went to the checkout line when it occurred to me that the clerk was staring, somewhat horrified. I looked down and remembered why: my entire body was covered…

Selim Lemouchi: 1980-2014

March 5, 2014

Metal musicians quote Nietzsche far too much, almost as much as they quote H.P. Lovecraft. Sometimes it’s for blatant and misdirected political purposes; other times, to add a veneer of intellectual heft to mediocre material. But when you consider the short life of musician Selim Lemouchi, one of the German thinker’s best known quotes resonates:…

Jeff Hanneman: 1964-2013

May 3, 2013

When it comes to creativity and vision, the best of us don’t compromise. It’s easy to shift and jump on a trend to make a buck, or follow blindly when someone promises a path to success. It’s a path many of us would take. Those destined to make a mark never compromise on their vision,…

Mitch Lucker: 1984-2012

November 2, 2012

Suicide Silence seemingly started playing shows out of the blue, and quickly ascended to headliner status and gigantic tours. In 2007, I saw them lugging gear outside of a small club as they prepared to open early in the evening for Nile. In 2009, they had moved up the ladder and were second on the…

RIP CORY SMOOT: DELETED SCENES FROM THE GWAR-B-Q

November 4, 2011

In honor of GWAR guitarist Cory Smoot, who passed away yesterday as the band was preparing to enter Canada, we offer this typically deranged Frank Lemke review of this fall’s annual GWAR-B-Q in Richmond, originally trimmed for space from the magazine. Saturday, September 17 The National, Richmond, VA The GWAR-B-Q was booked outdoors, at Hadad’s…