Scoot Von Stickleback (Doom, Extinction of Mankind) Talks Four Decades of Punk and Metal that Lead to His New Band RETSU

August 23, 2024

Decibel favorite Scoot discusses is new band Retsu and the U.K. underground hero’s never-ending enthusiasm for noisy hardcore punk.

Five For Friday: August 23, 2024

August 23, 2024

This week’s new releases put most months to shame, with new releases from Spectral Wound, Nile, Fleshgod Apocalypse and more!

Interview: Nervosa Frontwoman Prika Amaral Discusses New Lineup and First US Headlining Tour

August 22, 2024

Catching up with Nervosa frontwoman Prika Amaral ahead of the international thrashers’ upcoming US headliner.

Video Premiere: Insurrection – “The Gathering”

August 22, 2024

Quebec death metallers Insurrection just dropped a video for “The Gathering,” the first banger from their upcoming album Obsolescence, out September 13. Hear it here!

Track Premiere: Eagle Twin – ‘Horn vs. Halo’

August 20, 2024

Hear Salt Lake City drone doomers Eagle Twin offer a strong foil to The Otolith’s flowery, melodic brand of doom on their new split release.

Mortiis Lists 40 Albums that Shaped His Musical Vision

August 20, 2024

This September Mortiis performs his groundbreaking 1993 album, Født Til Å Herske, in its entirety on tour in the U.S. but today the dungeon synth progenitor took time to serenade us with 40—that’s right, 40—albums that shaped his musical trajectory.

Film Review: ‘Voivod: We Are Connected’

August 19, 2024

Decibel reports on the premiere on the new Voivod documentary We Are Connected by acclaimed filmmaker Felipe Belalcazar.