J. Andrew

Extreme metal has the unique ability to smash our romantic illusions about life and the world. It’s time to apply that same cold stoicism to executive power, no matter who’s President.

A look into the world of custom-made amps and pedals from CT’s finest.

A classic Viking metal album to end all Viking metal albums.

One writer picks five favorite Decibel web articles of 2016.

When you need a break after hearing “Santa Claus is Comin’ to Town” or “Jingle Bell Rock” ten thousand agonizing times.

Before you put 2016 to rest, here’s one last black metal victory to serve as an elegy.

We revisit Immortal’s transition stage between two regions of Blashyrkh.

A journey back to 1992, where cold winds blow.

United by a desire for death metal.

A nice crash-course in the classics.

Onward into the devouring depths.

Because we all have a pair of checkered Vans under our beds somewhere…admit it!!!

The latest installment of Dayal Patterson’s series on black metal is a paradise for genre obsessives.

Dive into the Infinity of Thoughts.

“the fans are going crazy at the shows, so the change is welcome”

Anything pop can do grind can do better.

Poland’s Arkona, not to be confused with the Russian act of the same name, is one of many great under-recognized bands from black metal second wave. Forming in 1993, the band has spend the ensuing decades creating some of the finest black metal out of eastern Europe (or anywhere else).

Pennsylvania-based illustrator Joe Martin is your new favorite tattoo artist.

Sunlight’s Bane and Geist are ready to drill through the Cancerous Void.

“When someone like Geezer Butler tells you that he loves your music, that’s a pretty big affirmation!”

Doom in the here and now.

Bringing metal music, film and thought together.

The anti-everything iconoclasm this election season deserves.

Under a Better-Than-Average Moon.

In Contrast of Today.

A precision bomb of extraterrestrial proportions.

A loud, powerful blast of driving aggression that deals with themes of death and alienation.

Arctic’s insane psychedelics put a chill into summer. Full album is here for streaming.

Hideous: a new old-school death metal supergroup worth readying that denim vest for!

While the weather outside is warm- everything here is so cold.