Deceased

Deceased Drummer Dave “Scarface” Castillo Dead

November 13, 2018

Dave Castillo, best known as the drummer for death-thrash legends Deceased, died last night.

Track Premiere: Deceased – ‘Germ of Distorted Lore’

October 31, 2018

Hear “Germ of Distorted Lore,” the first song from Deceased‘s new album, Ghostly White.

Hall of Fame Countdown: Deceased’s “Fearless Undead Machines”

August 2, 2018

Ranking the songs on Deceased‘s 1997 Decibel Hall of Fame-inducted classic, Fearless Undead Machines from worst to best.

Top 10 Drummer Vocalists in Metal

October 30, 2017

Who are the best drummer/vocalists in metal? Decibel ranks some of the most impressive.

Choosing Death Fest Preview

April 4, 2016

Originally printed in our April 2016 issue, get acquainted with death ahead of the big event (Choosing Death Fest, that is). 

Deceased – “Fearless Undead Machines”

March 6, 2012

Formed in the Virginia/DC area in the mid-’80s, a region then more known for its hardcore punk than metal, Deceased slowly built a loyal local fan base as that decade came to an end, kids attracted to the band’s unique take on the nascent death metal sound.