Justin Norton

Accomplished violinist Laura Bates (Völur) has a steady income, however, her landlord is trying to evict her. She discuses the unchecked power of landlords and housing instability.

Sodom founder and vocalist/bassist Tom “Angelripper” Such talks to Decibel about writing a metal classic at a time when many thought metal was dead.

Vastum axewoman Leila Abdul-Rauf on her fifth solo album, Calls From A Seething Edge, and the non-linear process of writing experimental music as opposed to death metal.

Dustin Boltjes, best known to Decibel readers as the drummer of the OSDM primitivists Flesher, debuts a new video from His post-punk band The Secrecy.

Looooooong time Decibel contributor talks about the project of a lifetime, the publication of his first book, Cranking Up Rush: Their Musical Legacy in 11 Songs.

Lawless talks with Decibel about revisiting W.A.S.P.‘s formative years and how his thoughts on censorship led him to reconsider his old material.

Stream Arkansas sludge/doom crushers Mammoth Caravan‘s new LP Frostbitten Galaxy before it’s out via Blade Setter on October 4.

It’s challenging to look clearly at Mercyful Fate’s masterpiece, Don’t Break the Oath, released 40 years ago today. But our own Justin M Norton gives it a shot. Read here.

Tune into two new tunes from Denver “heavy progressive classic rock revivalists Eaglewing.

Dig Mercyful Fate? If you are here, the chances are almost certainly yes. If that is the case, check out Demon Spell‘s new EP, Evil Nights.

Malley has a gift for shooting images that capture the vitality and close-knit nature of one of the country’s most active metal scenes. He talked to us about his work and chasing his passion later in life.

Matt Harvey and the Decayed Decades filmmakers on how the new Exhumed documentary came together and why Exhumed’s story is ultimately about community and relationships.

Hear Julia Gaeta‘s musical evolution via the dark wave/post-punk/trip-hop of new track “Blur Divine”

The Keening/Exulansis violinist Andrea Morgan candidly discusses high school jobs and homelessness.

Great Falls’ new video for “Trap Feeding” is, um, tape freeing? Anyway, just click the link.

Hear Dejecter score a guest appearance from Mike DiSalvo of Warhorse, Coma Cluster Void,, Akurion, and formerly of Cryptopsy, on new single “Absent from the Stone.”

There was once a metal world without Slayer, as hard as that is to imagine. That world changed forever with this album. Show No Mercy is a giant’s first loud footstep.

Boston hardcore legends SS Decontrol (SSD) reissue classic The Kids Will Have Their Say. Guitarist Al Barile talks past, present and future.

In which we revisit Motörhead’s Another Perfect Day for its killer 40th anniversary reissue.

Living legend Tom Gabriel Fischer talks the resurrection of Hellhammer classics via Triumph of Death’s live album Resurrection of the Flesh.

Melissa’s legacy is legion. Join us as we look back on the 40th anniversary of Mercyful Fate‘s earth-shattering debut full-length album.

Legendary underground cartoonist Reid Chancellor talks hardcore, mental health struggles and GG Allin with Decibel.

Watch post-punk duo Dreamwheel, featuring Evan Linger (Skeletonwitch, Cultist) and Julia Gaeta (Madrigal, ex-Albez Duz, ex-Restless Ghosts) find redemption.

Michael Freiburger, pillar of the Seattle metal community and leader of Satanik Royalty Records, talks to Decibel about his story and what’s next for the family business.

In which we celebrate the strangest album in Black Sabbath’s career and the product of their strangest era. Happy 40th birthday, Born Again!

Hear Indianapolis black/speed metal merchants Graveripper rip this and all hell on their debut LP, Seasons Dreaming Death, in advance of its August 25 release.

On the eve of its L.A. screening, legendary music documentarian Penelope Spheeris discusses her “lost” Ozzfest ’99 documentary, We Sold Our Souls for Rock ‘n Roll.

Decibel looks back on Metallica‘s Kill ‘Em All, the album that helped birth thrash metal, launched a legendary career, on its 40th anniversary

We stand up and shout to celebrate the 40th anniversary of Dio‘s heavy metal benchmark, Holy Diver.

Ten years ago today Slayer’s iconic guitarist and songwriter Jeff Hanneman died. Just days before we were set to go to the print, we scrapped the planned issue and instead printed a nine-page tribute to Hanneman. Here it is.