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AGALLOCH’s ‘Pale Folklore’ Classic Reissued on Decibel-Exclusive Transparent Orange Vinyl! PRE-ORDER NOW!
June 5, 2023 Decibel Magazine
We have only 100 copies available of Agalloch‘s debut album, Pale Folklore, reissued for the the first time in seven years on Decibel-exclusive orange vinyl!
THANTIFAXATH Return with ‘Hive Mind Narcosis’ on Decibel-Exclusive Gold Vinyl! Pre-Order NOW!
April 12, 2023 Decibel Magazine
Nine years in the making, we have only 100 copies of Thantifaxath‘s long-awaited second album, Hive Mind Narcosis, on exclusive gold vinyl!
Track Premiere: Aridus – “Bearer of Silence”
April 11, 2023 Brad Sanders
Hear some exquisite USBM from multi-instrumentalist Galen Baudhuin (Wolves In the Throne Room, Infera Bruo, Street Tombs and more) in the form of his latest project Aridus.
Track Premiere: Vredensdal – “Svøpt i blod”
March 15, 2023 Daniel Lake
Fans of black metal with gritty tendencies and a throwback riff-centric approach to guitar performances and song construction should get the hell in here and find out what Vredensdal is all about.
Video Premiere: Morbikon – “Borne of Phantom Vessel”
February 22, 2023 Brad Sanders
Black metal project Morbikon is building a mythology with a series of animated music videos. First with last year’s “Universal Funeral” video, and now, Decibel is premiering its sequel: “Borne of Phantom Vessel.”
WAYFARER Stream Siouxsie and the Banshees cover, “Night Shift,” via the Decibel Flexi Series
February 22, 2023 Decibel Magazine
Hear and acquire this Wayfarer disc single, featuring an exclusive brand new recording, available as part of the Decibel Flexi Series. Hurry, quantities are extremely limited!
Track Premiere: Lamp of Murmuur – “Seal of the Dominator”
February 13, 2023 Jon Rosenthal
Hear the latest single from USBM phenom Lamp of Murmuur ahead of the march release of new LP Saturnian Bloodstorm.
Cyber Monday Is Finally Here: Take 20% Off EVERYTHING in the Decibel Store!
November 28, 2022 Decibel Magazine
Save 20% on EVERYTHING (exclusive books, exclusive vinyl pressings, subscriptions, back issues, limited edition special issues, flexi boxes, hoodies, pint glasses) in the Decibel store, today only!
Lamp of Murmuur Premiere Exclusive New Track, “Beyond the Burning Star of Attrition,” via the Decibel Flexi Series
November 7, 2022 Decibel Magazine
Hear and acquire this Lamp of Murmuur disc single, featuring an exclusive brand new track, available as part of the Decibel Flexi Series. Hurry, quantities are extremely limited!
Track Premiere: Persekutor – “Brain Freeze”
October 6, 2022 Brad Sanders
Grab your hoodie as L.A.-based, Romania-bred black ‘n’ rollers Persekutor return with their first chilly new track since 2020’s Permanent Winter LP.
Lamp of Murmuur to Release Exclusive New Track, “Beyond the Burning Star of Attrition,” via the Decibel Flexi Series
September 29, 2022 Decibel Magazine
Get your deluxe Decibel subscription by Monday, October 3 to obtain this HIGHLY LIMITED flexi disc single from underground black metal phenom Lamp of Murmuur.
HULDER’s Phenomenal Mini-LP ‘The Eternal Fanfare’ on Decibel Exclusive Vinyl Color Available for Pre-Order RIGHT NOW!
June 10, 2022 Decibel Magazine
Pre-order Hulder‘s The Eternal Fanfare on our exclusive “Black Inside of Ultra Clear” edition vinyl, limited to just 100 copies worldwide!
Track Premiere: Alvaldur – “Nightmares Ride Across the Stars”
May 11, 2022 Jon Rosenthal
Hear the opening track from Of Dusk and Crumbling Silence, the debut LP from USBM upstarts Alvaldur, before its Friday the 13th release date.
Full Album Stream: Void Wraith – II
May 10, 2022 Dutch Pearce
An exclusive early stream of the incendiary second full-length from Seattle black metal manifestation Void Wraith.
Video Premiere: Inexorum – “Equinox Vigil”
May 5, 2022 Jon Rosenthal
Skip spring and summer and head straight to fall with the crisp melodies of Inexorum‘s “Equinox Vigil.”
Pre-Order WOLVES IN THE THRONE ROOM’s Essential Repress of ‘Two Hunters’ on Limited Edition Vinyl RIGHT NOW!
May 5, 2022 Decibel Magazine
Wolves in the Throne Room has received a long-awaited vinyl repress of their masterpiece Two Hunters and Decibel has obtained an exclusive edition on Moss Green wax limited to 300 copies!
Hulder Premiere Exclusive Single, “Evil’s Incubation,” Via the Decibel Flexi Series
April 27, 2022 Decibel Magazine
Hear and acquire this Hulder disc single, featuring an exclusive brand new track, available as part of the Decibel Flexi Series. Hurry, quantities are extremely limited!
Watch: WOLVES IN THE THRONE ROOM Drummer Aaron Weaver Talks Special Guests For Their ‘Two Hunters’ Set at Metal & Beer Fest: Philly
April 14, 2022 Decibel Magazine
Wolves in the Throne Room drummer Aaron Weaver discusses the USBM stalwarts’ first-ever performance of their classic Two Hunters LP at Metal & Beer Fest: Philly on June 10.
Hulder To Release Exclusive Single, “Evil’s Incubation,” Via the Decibel Flexi Series
March 31, 2022 Decibel Magazine
Get your deluxe Decibel subscription by Monday, April 4 to obtain this HIGHLY LIMITED flexi disc single from USBM powerhouse Hulder
Track Stream: Nechochwen – “Across the Divide”
March 14, 2022 Jon Rosenthal
USBM stalwarts Nechochwen unveil the closing track to their first new album in seven years.
Video Premiere: Abhoria – ‘Sunless’
January 13, 2022 Emily Bellino
Abhoria share the video for “Sunless,” the closing track from their eponymous debut album.
Video Premiere: Ceremonial Castings – “Midnight Deathcult Phenomena”
January 10, 2022 Daniel Lake
Watch recently resurrected symphonic USBM powerhouse Ceremonial Castings (ft. members of Uada) honor their 25th anniversary with a re-recorded classic.
Op Ed: Neill Jameson Spotlights a New Wave of Darkness in American Black Metal
December 28, 2021 Neill Jameson
In which Krieg’s frontman focuses on Grinning Death’s Head, Calvary, Pan-Amerikan Native Front and the rising new wave of American Black Metal.
Cyber Monday Is Here: Get 20% Off EVERYTHING in the Decibel Store TODAY ONLY!
November 29, 2021 Decibel Magazine
Save 20% on EVERYTHING (subscriptions, exclusive books, exclusive vinyl pressings, back issues, limited edition special issues, flexi boxes, hoodies, pint glasses) in the Decibel store, today only!
Album Premiere: Threshing Spirit – The Crucible
October 26, 2021 Dutch Pearce
An exclusive and early stream of The Crucible, the fearless debut full-length from Chicago-based USBM entity Threshing Spirit.
Demo:listen: Grot
September 22, 2021 Dutch Pearce
This week Demo:listen gets the full scoop on Hymns of the Woodland, the debut full-length recording from new USBM duo Grot.
Album Premiere: Alghol – The Osseous Key
September 14, 2021 Dutch Pearce
Get ready for Alghol’s forthcoming reign with this exclusive premiere of The Osseous Key, the debut full-length from the Maine-based one-man black metal band.
Demo:listen: Temple of Gorgon
September 7, 2021 Dutch Pearce
This week Demo:listen introduces Temple of Gorgon, a fierce new USBM entity from Los Angeles.
Celebrate 17 Years of Decibel With 17% Off of All Books THIS WEEKEND ONLY!
August 13, 2021 Decibel Magazine
Between now and Sunday at 11:59 PM ET, all books in the Decibel webstore, including USBM, Rotting Ways to Misery, Choosing Death and more will be 17% off. Happy birthday to us, happy savings to you!
Hear a Lost Nachtmystium Song from the ‘Instinct: Decay’ Sessions via the Decibel Flexi Series
July 8, 2021 Albert Mudrian
Hear and acquire this previously unreleased Nachtmystium flexi disc single, featuring a lost track from 2006, available as part of the Decibel Flexi Series.