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AGALLOCH’s ‘Pale Folklore’ Classic Reissued on Decibel-Exclusive Transparent Orange Vinyl! PRE-ORDER NOW!

June 5, 2023

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

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

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

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

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

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

Hear the latest single from USBM phenom Lamp of Murmuur ahead of the march release of new LP Saturnian Bloodstorm.

Lamp of Murmuur Premiere Exclusive New Track, “Beyond the Burning Star of Attrition,” via the Decibel Flexi Series

November 7, 2022

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

Track Stream: Nechochwen – “Across the Divide”

March 14, 2022

USBM stalwarts Nechochwen unveil the closing track to their first new album in seven years.

Video Premiere: Abhoria – ‘Sunless’

January 13, 2022

Abhoria share the video for “Sunless,” the closing track from their eponymous debut album.

Video Premiere: Ceremonial Castings – “Midnight Deathcult Phenomena”

January 10, 2022

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

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.

Album Premiere: Threshing Spirit – The Crucible

October 26, 2021

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

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

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

This week Demo:listen introduces Temple of Gorgon, a fierce new USBM entity from Los Angeles.

Hear a Lost Nachtmystium Song from the ‘Instinct: Decay’ Sessions via the Decibel Flexi Series

July 8, 2021

Hear and acquire this previously unreleased Nachtmystium flexi disc single, featuring a lost track from 2006, available as part of the Decibel Flexi Series.