Decibel Magazine

Contents [No.071]

September 2010

Cover Story

The making of Refused's The Shape of Punk to Come

Features

Anathema continue their post-metal evolution with their first new full-length in seven years

A-list shredders do D-beat with style

Stoner DM titans Decrepit Birth bridge the massive gap between technicality and accessibility

Three hours before his band's final show, the newly hirsute frontman discusses the demise and legacy of Isis

Kirk Windstein and Jamey Jasta make [a little] time for Kingdom of Sorrow

Swiss bruisers are more than just Breach babies

Alcest frontman gets back to (post)black

Norma Jean outlast fads and come into their own

Brutal death/grinders enjoy the spoils of victory

Mexican Death/grind trio brings the filth and the fury

Do false metal bands dream of sci-fi concept opuses? The Sword just wanna get lost in time, like tears in the rain

Minneapolis black 'n' rollers just wanna go fast and feel good

After 15 years, the artist formerly known as Malefic lays Xasthur to rest

Sludge vets dodge the bull and bite the bullet