Interviews

Video Premiere + Interview: Adversvm – “Sinistrum”

July 7, 2023

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 014: Meet A.L.N. of MIZMOR, the God of Puzzles

June 21, 2023

For Decibel’s latest cover star, doom and gloom can sometimes give way to fun and games.

Track by Track: Viral Sun – ‘Viral Sun’

June 7, 2023

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

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.

YOB’s Mike Scheidt Revisits Crushing Debut Album ‘Elaborations of Carbon’ Ahead of Long-Awaited Reissue & Streaming Launch

May 17, 2023

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.

Fires in the Distance: “The Primary Theme Behind This Music Is Perseverance”

May 1, 2023

Our interview with guitarist Yegor Savonin, where he tells us about the band, its new album, and how the noise all comes together.

Q&A: Matt Eiseman on Tithe’s Grief-Informed Black Metal

April 5, 2023

Tithe guitarist/vocalist Matt Eiseman on how working through grief led to his best hour as a musician.

Hardcore for Freaks: Gel Discuss Their Debut Album, Only Constant

April 3, 2023

Vocalist Sami Kaiser and guitarist Anthony Webster of New Jersey’s Gel talk embracing and breaking convention on their debut LP, Only Constant.

Interview: Zulu Frontman Anaiah Lei Discusses the Band’s Debut Album, A New Tomorrow

February 27, 2023

Zulu talk their new album, A New Tomorrow, before its release this Friday.

OFF! On Their Career Best Album (and First Film) ‘Free LSD’

February 8, 2023

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 004: Colin Young of DEADBODY and GOD’S HATE Rejects Convention, Embraces Modernity

January 25, 2023

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 002: Mike McKenzie of THE RED CHORD Wants You To Live Your Best (Digital) Life

December 14, 2022

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

Canadian fuzz rockers AAWKS go beyond the sun and behind the music to discuss ((((Heavy on the Cosmic))))) track by track.

KILL FEED 001: Kyle Beam of UNDEATH is Ready to Wage War(craft)

November 16, 2022

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

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

Middle Eastern black metallers Melechesh release instrumental edition of The Epigenesis. Mainman Ashmedi lets Decibel into the magic circle.

Q&A: Adrenalin OD’s Dave Scott Schwartzman On His New Book and Becoming The World’s Fastest Punk Band

September 21, 2022

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.