Interviews
Video Premiere + Interview: Adversvm – “Sinistrum”
July 7, 2023 Dillon Collins
Decibel proudly unveils the latest single from Adversvm‘s third studio album, Sinistrum, alongside an interview with Sascha Borchard (guitars/vocals) and Don Zaros (keyboards).
KILL FEED 015: Smittens of CALLIGRAM is Here to Test EA’s Patience
July 5, 2023 Michael Wohlberg and James Lewis
The U.K. bassist spares no detail or feeling when it comes to his former life as a game tester.
KILL FEED 014: Meet A.L.N. of MIZMOR, the God of Puzzles
June 21, 2023 Michael Wohlberg and James Lewis
For Decibel’s latest cover star, doom and gloom can sometimes give way to fun and games.
KILL FEED 013: For Dustin Davidson of AUGUST BURNS RED, Video Games Are a Family Matter
June 7, 2023 Michael Wohlberg and James Lewis
The bassist and lifelong gamer wants to come together to share his love of The Legend of Zelda and Nintendo.
Track by Track: Viral Sun – ‘Viral Sun’
June 7, 2023 Sean Frasier
Noisy sludge punks Viral Sun shed light on each song of their debut record with an exclusive track by track illumination.
Legendary Italian Composer Fabio Frizzi Revisits Cult Horror Classic with ‘Zombie: Composer’s Cut’
May 30, 2023 Dillon Collins
Decibel caught up with the Italian maestro for a deep dive into his career and relationship with the prolific Fulci, a deep analysis into building a creepy score and a re-examination on all things Zombie.
KILL FEED 012: Reese Alavi of CREEPING DEATH Goes Medieval on Their Gaming Tastes
May 24, 2023 Michael Wohlberg and James Lewis
The death metal vocalist wants you to play anything other than RuneScape.
YOB’s Mike Scheidt Revisits Crushing Debut Album ‘Elaborations of Carbon’ Ahead of Long-Awaited Reissue & Streaming Launch
May 17, 2023 Dillon Collins
Hear the remastered version of Yob‘s landmark 2002 Elaborations of Carbon, and sit down with Mike Scheidt for an expansive deep-dive into Yob’s genre bending debut.
KILL FEED 011: FROZEN SOUL and CENTURY MEDIA Are So Cool, They’re Giving Away an Exclusive ‘Glacial Domination’ Nintendo Switch!
May 3, 2023 Michael Wohlberg and James Lewis
Vocalist Chad Green, bassist Samantha Mobley and guitarist Michael Munday want to share their love of gaming with their fans in the most literal sense.
Fires in the Distance: “The Primary Theme Behind This Music Is Perseverance”
May 1, 2023 J. Andrew
Our interview with guitarist Yegor Savonin, where he tells us about the band, its new album, and how the noise all comes together.
KILL FEED 010: Katie Davies and Josh Andrews of PUPIL SLICER Give 100 Percent to This Interview
April 19, 2023 Michael Wohlberg and James Lewis
The genre-slashing U.K. phenoms have seen their video game obsession blossom into something more.
Q&A: Matt Eiseman on Tithe’s Grief-Informed Black Metal
April 5, 2023 Justin Norton
Tithe guitarist/vocalist Matt Eiseman on how working through grief led to his best hour as a musician.
KILL FEED 009: Knox Colby of ENFORCED Bows to No King Dork
April 5, 2023 Michael Wohlberg and James Lewis
Da mighty crossover vocalist prefers his digital body counts to be in the billions.
Hardcore for Freaks: Gel Discuss Their Debut Album, Only Constant
April 3, 2023 Emily Bellino
Vocalist Sami Kaiser and guitarist Anthony Webster of New Jersey’s Gel talk embracing and breaking convention on their debut LP, Only Constant.
KILL FEED 008: Rob Fusco of ONE KING DOWN May Let Gravity Win, But Not You
March 22, 2023 Michael Wohlberg and James Lewis
Before the hardcore vocalist landed on ‘Bloodlust Revenge,’ he was busy tearing up ‘Yars’ Revenge.’
KILL FEED 007: Vincent Bennett and Devin Shidaker of THE ACACIA STRAIN Want You to Watch Your Gaming Language
March 8, 2023 Michael Wohlberg and James Lewis
The vocalist and guitarist need you to sit down, shut up and just have fun.
Interview: Zulu Frontman Anaiah Lei Discusses the Band’s Debut Album, A New Tomorrow
February 27, 2023 Emily Bellino
Zulu talk their new album, A New Tomorrow, before its release this Friday.
KILL FEED 006: For Adam Bartlett of GILEAD MEDIA, Hell is Other Players
February 22, 2023 Michael Wohlberg and James Lewis
If you want to be signed to Gilead Media, you better know how to click on heads.
OFF! On Their Career Best Album (and First Film) ‘Free LSD’
February 8, 2023 Justin Norton
OFF!‘s Keith Morris and Dimitri Coats talk to Decibel from the Slamdance Film Festival in Utah about Free LSD, their world-shifting new rhythm section and more.
KILL FEED 005: Alan Cassidy and Max Lavelle of THE BLACK DAHLIA MURDER Know the Rhythm of the Night
February 8, 2023 Michael Wohlberg
Yes, the drummer and bassist know that it’s a ‘Castlevania’ reference.
KILL FEED 004: Colin Young of DEADBODY and GOD’S HATE Rejects Convention, Embraces Modernity
January 25, 2023 Michael Wohlberg and James Lewis
The Deadbody bassist/Twitching Tongues vocalist/God’s Hate drummer appreciates gaming’s past but has his sights set on what the future may hold.
KILL FEED 003: Andrew Lee of RIPPED TO SHREDS Has the Power of God Mode and Anime on His Side
January 11, 2023 Michael Wohlberg and James Lewis
The master of shred and blast beat enthusiast doesn’t play when it comes to action role-playing games.
KILL FEED 002: Mike McKenzie of THE RED CHORD Wants You To Live Your Best (Digital) Life
December 14, 2022 Michael Wohlberg and James Lewis
The hyper-prolific guitarist for the Red Chord, Umbra Vitae, Wear Your Wounds and many more is a true gaming champion. Literally.
Track by Track: AAWKS – ‘((((Heavy on the Cosmic)))))’
November 23, 2022 Sean Frasier
Canadian fuzz rockers AAWKS go beyond the sun and behind the music to discuss ((((Heavy on the Cosmic))))) track by track.
Q&A: Matt Pattison Of Glorious Times Productions Remembers His Brother And Legend Brian Pattison
November 21, 2022 Chris Dick
Matt Pattison, brother of Anthropic and A Day of Death legend Brian Pattison, reveals plans for the Glorious Times CD (CDN Records) and Day of Death IV festival in Buffalo.
KILL FEED 001: Kyle Beam of UNDEATH is Ready to Wage War(craft)
November 16, 2022 Michael Wohlberg
The Undeath guitarist has put so many hours into a certain game it will make you say, “WoW!”
Q&A: King Diamond On the Return Of MERCYFUL FATE
October 18, 2022 Justin Norton
We speak with King Diamond about how Mercyful Fate reunited, his two bouts with COVID, tour bassist Becky Baldwin and more. The tour begins next week and tickets are still available although dwindling.
Q&A: Ashmedi (Melechesh) Reveals Secrets To The Epigenesis Instrumental Edition
October 10, 2022 Chris Dick
Middle Eastern black metallers Melechesh release instrumental edition of The Epigenesis. Mainman Ashmedi lets Decibel into the magic circle.
Q&A: Mikael Stanne Leaves An Impression With The Halo Effect
September 26, 2022 Chris Dick
Swedish legends form The Halo Effect to bridge gaps and heal wounds. Decibel interviews vocalist Mikael Stanne.
Q&A: Adrenalin OD’s Dave Scott Schwartzman On His New Book and Becoming The World’s Fastest Punk Band
September 21, 2022 Justin Norton
Adrenalin O.D. drummer Dave Scott Schwartzman discusses his upcoming book If It’s Tuesday This Must Be Walla Walla: The Wacky History of Adrenalin O.D., which tells the story of AOD and hardcore’s formative years.