Gear
Contest: Win a One-of-a-Kind Jackson Guitar Signed by CREEPING DEATH!
June 2, 2023 Decibel Magazine
While the Domain may be Boundless, this Creeping Death prize pack is one of a kind!
Peavey Announce Guitar Backline for Decibel Magazine Metal & Beer Fest: L.A. 2019
December 8, 2019 Albert Mudrian
Peavey will backline Decibel Magazine Metal & Beer Fest: Los Angeles 2019 with their most-extreme amplifiers.
Peavey Become Official Amplifier of Decibel Magazine Metal & Beer Fest: Philly
March 12, 2019 Albert Mudrian
Decibel proudly welcomes Peavey to the 2019 Metal & Beer Fest: Philly party.
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November 27, 2017 Albert Mudrian
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Interview: James Brown from Amptweaker
May 5, 2017 J. Andrew
An introduction to the world of James Brown, the master of tweaking metal guitar tone!
Choose Death with Discounted Choosing Death Merch Bundles!
May 6, 2016 Albert Mudrian
Own death metal history at a discount price for a limited time!
Gearified: Jackson’s DK2M Pro Series Dinky
November 7, 2015 Jesse Chase
There’s nothing rinky-dink about Jackson’s DK2M Pro Series Dinky.
Gearified: Ron Thal’s DoubleBfoot
October 31, 2015 Jesse Chase
Because one guitar neck just isn’t enough for proper shredding, noodling, crunching, and general rocking out.
Gearified: Jackson’s Pro Series King V still reigns, bloodily
October 3, 2015 Jesse Chase
**Matt Olivo is the founding guitarist of extreme metal trailblazers Repulsion, whose Horrified LP ranks as our #1 grindcore album of all time. Because we know that every reader ever plays guitar, we brought his print column to the Deciblog. In October 2013 Matt plugged into Jackson’s Pro Series King V, which “still reigns, bloodily.”
Gearified: Obtaining your MI Degree is no BS
September 19, 2015 Jesse Chase
Gearified investigates how to get schooled.
Gearified: Peavey’s Vypyr VIP 2
September 12, 2015 Jesse Chase
**Matt Olivo is the founding guitarist of extreme metal trailblazers Repulsion, whose Horrified LP ranks as our #1 grindcore album of all time. Because we know that every reader ever plays guitar, we brought his print column to the Deciblog. In issue #110 Matt plugged into Peavey’s Vypyr VIP 2, which “is coiled up and ready to pounce.”
Gearified: Dave Ellefson’s Kelly Bird bass
May 16, 2015 Jesse Chase
**Matt Olivo is the founding guitarist of extreme metal trailblazers Repulsion, whose Horrified LP ranks as Decibel’s #1 grindcore album of all time. Because we know that every reader ever plays guitar, we brought his print column to the Deciblog. In issue #113, Matt gave his feedback on Dave Ellefson’s Kelly Bird bass, which “gave 2014 a rude awakening.”
GEARIFIED: Bill Kelliher’s Dissonant Aggressors
May 9, 2015 Jesse Chase
**Matt Olivo is the founding guitarist of extreme metal trailblazers Repulsion, whoseHorrified LP ranks as Decibel’s #1 grindcore album of all time. Because we know that every reader ever plays guitar, we brought his print column to the Deciblog. In issue #113, Matt gave his feedback on Bill Kelliher’s Dissonant Aggressors by Lace, which “crush/destroy with impunity.”
Gearified: NAMM 2014
March 21, 2015 James Lewis
**Matt Olivo is the founding guitarist of extreme metal trailblazers Repulsion, whose Horrified LP ranks as Decibel’s #1 grindcore album of all time. Because we know that every reader ever plays guitar, we brought his print column to the Deciblog. In issue #114 Matt took a trip to NAMM 2014, where “metal gear is indeed solid.”
The National Association of Music Merchants, or NAMM, or “The NAMM” (careful—only if you’re a vet) is a massive four-day convention held annually in Anaheim, CA. It exists so that music gear companies from every rank, tier and division can present their latest designs in hopes of making deals to distribute them for financial gain. Fortunately for us, the smell of new music gear is practically a clarion call for tattooed longhairs and hessian beardfolk. They crawl out from under manhole covers in all directions and make their way to the venue. Once inside, they sprinkle metal, lice and everything vice into the crowd, thus making it much more festive atmosphere.
Gearified: Esoterik Guitars
March 14, 2015 James Lewis
**Matt Olivo is the founding guitarist of extreme metal trailblazers Repulsion, whose Horrified LP ranks as Decibel’s #1 grindcore album of all time. Because we know that every reader ever plays guitar, we brought his print column to the Deciblog. In issue #115 Matt gave his feedback on Esoterik guitars, which “offer uncommon boutique intrigue.”…
Gearified: Seymour Duncan’s Dirty Deed Distortion Pedal
January 31, 2015 James Lewis
Matt Olivo is the founding guitarist of extreme metal trailblazers Repulsion, whose Horrified LP ranks as Decibel’s #1 grindcore album of all time.
Gearified by Matt Olivo: ESP Eclipse LTD EC-1000T
January 24, 2015 James Lewis
**Matt Olivo is the founding guitarist of extreme metal trailblazers Repulsion, whose Horrified LP ranks as Decibel’s #1 grindcore album of all time. Because we know that every reader ever plays guitar, we brought his print column to the Deciblog. In issue #120 Matt gave his feedback on ESP’s Eclipse LTD EC-1000T guitar, which “offers…
Gearified by Matt Olivo: Intronaut mainman drops customized axes via Dunable Guitars
January 16, 2015 James Lewis
**Matt Olivo is the founding guitarist of extreme metal trailblazers Repulsion, whose Horrified LP ranks as Decibel’s #1 grindcore album of all time. Because we know that every reader ever plays guitar, we are bringing his print column to the Deciblog. In issue #121 Matt gave his feedback on Dunable custom guitars made by Sacha…
Gearified by Matt Olivo: Peavey ReValver 4
January 7, 2015 Bruno Guerreiro
**Matt Olivo is the founding guitarist of extreme metal trailblazers Repulsion, whose Horrified LP ranks as Decibel’s #1 grindcore album of all time. Because we know that every reader ever plays guitar, we are bringing his print column to the Deciblog. In issue #124 Matt gave his feedback on the Peavey ReVavlver 4, which “promises…