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ON SALE NOW: Decibel Magazine Tour Tickets!
October 27, 2017 Albert Mudrian
Tickets to see Enslaved, Wolves in the Throne Room, Myrkur and Khemmis as part of the 2018 Decibel Magazine Tour are on sale at 10 a.m. your local time TODAY
Seventh Annual Decibel Magazine Tour Lineup + Dates Announced
October 24, 2017 Albert Mudrian
Enslaved, Wolves in the Throne Room, Myrkur and Khemmis unite for metal media leader’s latest North American campaign this February. Tickets on sale Friday, October 27 at 10am local time.
Judas Priest Announce New Album, 2018 North American Tour
October 23, 2017 Emily Bellino
Judas Priest announce their NINETEENTH studio album and 2018 tour!
Martin Eric Ain: 1967-2017
October 22, 2017 Justin Norton
Martin Eric Ain, a member of the legendary outfits Celtic Frost and Hellhammer, is remembered.
Martin Eric Ain (1967-2017): Celtic Frost “Morbid Tales” Hall of Fame
October 22, 2017 Albert Mudrian
To honor the passing of extreme metal legend Martin Eric Ain, we present the Hall of Fame feature on Celtic Frost’s 1984 debut Morbid Tales in full.
That Tour Was Awesome: Anathema/At the Gates/Cradle of Filth (1994)
October 19, 2017 Greg Pratt
In which we look back on when Anathema, At the Gates and Cradle of Filth toured Germany in 1994, with input from some of the guilty parties involved.
Linnéa Olsson Shows Her Teeth in Maggot Heart’s New Video
October 18, 2017 Joseph Schafer
Former The Oath and Grave Pleasures guitarist returns with the cutting Maggot Heart.
Hear Exclusive New KEN Mode Song “Fractures in Adults” Via Decibel Flexi Series
October 17, 2017 Albert Mudrian
Hear and acquire the new, limited edition KEN Mode flexi disc single now!
Mortiis: From Black Metal to Dungeon Synth and Beyond
October 16, 2017 Neill Jameson
In perhaps his most in-depth interview ever, Mortiis dives deep into his past as the unwitting progenitor of dungeon synth.
Full Album Stream: War Possession “Doomed To Chaos”
October 16, 2017 Chris Dick
Greek death metallers War Possession unleash upon mankind new long-player, “Doomed to Chaos”.
FLASH SALE: Get 20% Off ALL Decibel Book Titles!
October 13, 2017 Albert Mudrian
Choosing Death, Black Metal, The Decibel Hall of Fame Anthology Vol. II and Metal Gods: A Tribute to Judas Priest are 20% off through Sunday!
GWAR: Extended Interview with Mike Bishop, the Man Behind the Blothar
October 10, 2017 Daniel Lake
Mike Bishop sheds Blothar’s antlers and abdominal adornments to speak frankly with us about GWAR after Brockie.
Carcass, At the Gates, Mayhem & More Announced for Decibel Metal & Beer Fest!
October 2, 2017 Albert Mudrian
Monster Magnet, Integrity, Repulsion, Spectral Voice and more are all part of the revealed full band lineup for Decibel’s two-day celebration of extreme metal and craft beer. All tickets on sale NOW!
Full Album Stream: Spectral Voice – “Eroded Corridors of Unbeing”
October 2, 2017 Emily Bellino
Stream the long-awaited debut record from Spectral Voice now!
KEN Mode Record Exclusive New Song for Decibel Flexi Series!
September 29, 2017 Albert Mudrian
Get an active Decibel Deluxe Subscription by Monday, October 2 at 10AM EST and this exclusive new KEN Mode vinyl single is yours!
Exploring Synths: A Primer with Neill Jameson
September 28, 2017 Neill Jameson
Neill Jameson explores synthesizers and the various metal-related genres of music that have sprung from the instrument.
Track Premiere & Interview: Sharptooth – ‘F*ck You Donald Trump’
September 27, 2017 Emily Bellino
Explosive hardcore outfit Sharptooth have recently signed to Pure Noise Records. Listen to a new song and read a new interview now!
Dirk Verbeuren’s Top 5 Hardest Megadeth Songs To Play
September 25, 2017 Chris Dick
Drummer Dirk Verbeuren details the five most complicated Megadeth songs to play past and present.
The Devaluation of Opinion in Metal
September 21, 2017 Neill Jameson
Neill Jameson considers the importance of aesthetic and appearance in black metal in response to a controversial piece of album artwork.
Bob Rock on Metallica: “I didn’t cater to what they were. I catered to what they wanted to do.”
September 18, 2017 Chris Dick
Legendary producer, engineer and musician Bob Rock discusses working with Metallica and the way that producing records has evolved over time.
Decibel Metal & Beer Fest 2018 Breweries Announced, Early-Bird Tix On Sale!
September 14, 2017 Albert Mudrian
On March 31 & April 1, 2018 Decibel Metal & Beer Fest is coming back for another round. Get Early-Bird tickets now! Bottoms up!
Only Print is Real: How We Entered the Golden Age of Extreme Metal Books
September 13, 2017 Kevin Stewart-Panko
Tom Gabriel Fischer, Ian Christe, Dayal Patterson and a host of authors and publisher discuss the rise of authoritative books in extreme metal.
At the Gates Announce New LP Details, Reveal New Guitarist
September 11, 2017 Emily Bellino
At the Gates announce new album and guitarist plus first – but certainly not their last – 2018 live dates!
$5 Shirts, $3 Back Issues: Decibel’s Back To School Sale Is On!
September 8, 2017 Albert Mudrian
It’s our largest print sale to date! Almost a third of our back issues are only $3 (featuring heavy faves At the Gates, Venom, Mastodon, My Dying Bride, Gojira and more). Oh, and $5 shirts! Sale ends September 16th!
Prong’s ‘Beg to Differ’ Inducted into the Decibel Hall of Fame
September 6, 2017 Emily Bellino
Prong‘s groundbreaking 1990 sophomore album, Beg to Differ is inducted into the Hall of Fame.
Top 5 Undiscovered Death Metal EPs
September 4, 2017 Chris Dick
Get ready for a dive into the darkest depths of death metal’s extended play past with Decibel. We’ll provide the oxygen, you provide the courage.
Rank and Defile: Greg Mackintosh Orders Paradise Lost’s Records
September 1, 2017 Albert Mudrian
To celebrate the release of the doom legends’ 15th album, Medusa, Paradise Lost’s founder ranks their first 14 LPs.
All Out War Record Exclusive New Song for Decibel Flexi Series!
August 31, 2017 Albert Mudrian
Get an active deluxe Decibel subscription by Monday, September 4 at 10 AM EST and our 83rd entry into the ever-expanding Decibel Flexi Series is yours. Miss it and be condemned to suffer without it.
The Top 10 Metal Songs About Chains
August 29, 2017 Decibel Magazine
In which we consider the top 10 songs about a quintessential heavy metal topic: chains.
Top 5 Underrated Thrash Guitarists
August 28, 2017 Chris Dick
Certainly, lists polarize, but if anything’s accomplished from this piece it’s awareness of 5 top-level string-burners and their music. Time to thrash ’em all!
