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Masters Degrees From the Exit Wound & Grind Curries: John Cooke On Life in Napalm Death

December 27, 2017

What’s it like to suddenly find oneself a member of grind lagends/trailblazers Napalm Death? Touring guitarist John Cooke gives us an inside look.

Last-Minute Decibel Gifts That Don’t Require Shipping

December 24, 2017

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Napalm Death: The wilderness years ranked

December 21, 2017

Continuing the fun that our Napalm Death special issue started, here we examine and rank the band’s four “wilderness years” albums from worst to best.

Foghound Bassist Rev. Jim Forrester Killed in Baltimore Shooting

December 20, 2017

Decibel sends our condolences to the family of Rev. Jim Forrester, who was killed in Baltimore on Monday.

Rank and Defile: Shane Embury Orders Napalm Death’s Albums from Worst to Best

December 13, 2017

Taken from the pages of our limited edition Napalm Death Special Issue, Napalm’s legendary bassist orders the extreme metal institution’s LP discography.

LIMITED: Decibel’s “Under the Tree, Under the Wire” Subscription Special is Here!

December 8, 2017

We know you haven’t started holiday shopping yet, but Decibel has you covered. Order this special subscription by December 18 we’ll send you the first issue in time for Christmas.

“Napalm Death continue to be a positive force in my life”: Hatebreed’s Jamey Jasta on his relationship with Napalm Death

December 7, 2017

Jamey Jasta of Hatebreed appeared in our Napalm Death special issue talking about the grind legends. Read more of our chat with him right here.

Hall of Fame Countdown: Napalm Death’s “The Code Is Red… Long Live the Code”

November 30, 2017

We inducted The Code Is Red… Long Live the Code by Napalm Death into our Hall of Fame in our recent special Napalm Death issue; here, we rank the songs from worst to best.

Somewhere in Time: 5 Debuts That Turned 30 in 2017

November 27, 2017

1987 was a massive year for extreme music, with debut albums from Death, Napalm Death, Guns N’ Roses and more. We revisit them.

Cyber Monday Is Here! Save Up to $25 in the Decibel Store!

November 27, 2017

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Black Friday Deal: Get Your FREE Issue of Decibel!

November 24, 2017

Here at Decibel, we refer to today’s annual testament to consumerism as Extra-Black Friday. So, we’re happy to brighten the day for our metalhead brothers and sisters.

SPOILER: Here Are Decibel’s Top 40 Albums of 2017

November 20, 2017

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The Napalm Death Special Issue (& Napalm Flexi Disc) Now Available!

November 17, 2017

This limited edition Napalm Death special issue is packed with 100% all-new, all-Napalm content and flexi disc featuring an exclusive new Napalm Death song called “Nurse the Hunger.” Get it now!

Track Premiere: House of Low Culture — “The Pervasive Mind”

November 15, 2017

Check out the first new recorded music from Aaron Turner’s House of Low Culture in four years!

Q&A: GosT Screams Between Lost Paradise And Possession

November 13, 2017

Cornered in a cold, dark room on a rickety chair, GosT’s main keyslasher succumbs to Decibel’s queries about Non Paradisi and new album Possessor.

Deluxe Flexi Disc Collector’s Box in Stock with Free Flexi Offer!

November 9, 2017

Practice safe flex! We’ve finally brought flexi (boxes) back! And with a special limited offer that includes five FREE Decibel Flexi Series releases through this weekend only!

WATCH: VA House of Delegates Winner Danica Roem Thanks Metalheads in Victory Speech

November 8, 2017

Danica Roem became the first openly transgender legislator elected to the Virginia House of Delegates yesterday, giving special thanks to the metal community in her acceptance speech.

Prurient’s New Album is Too Long

November 6, 2017

Prurient will release Rainbow Mirror, a 3-hour long record. That record is too long.

Goatwhore Record Exclusive New Song for Decibel Flexi Series!

October 31, 2017

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Spooky Synths: A Neill Jameson Halloween Playlist

October 31, 2017

Krieg’s Neill Jameson curates a special, dungeon synth-focused holiday playlist for the 2017 Halloween/winter season.