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Mercyful Fate’s “Melissa” Turns 40

October 30, 2023

Melissa’s legacy is legion. Join us as we look back on the 40th anniversary of Mercyful Fate‘s earth-shattering debut full-length album.

THE RED CHORD Premiere Exclusive Live Version of “Dreaming in Dog Years” via the Decibel Flexi Series

October 26, 2023

Hear and acquire this flexi disc single from the Red Chord featuring an exclusive track, available as part of the Decibel Flexi Series. Hurry, quantities are extremely limited!

KILL FEED 023: Chris Grigg of WOE and the Branching Paths of History

October 25, 2023

The USBM subversive and underground tech entrepreneur found his road to darkness—despite a radical 8-bit choice.

Umbra Vitae, Graveripper & Psychosomatic Announced for Decibel Magazine Metal & Beer PRE-FEST Denver on Nov 30

October 19, 2023

Tickets are on sale Friday, October 20 at 10am MT for Decibel‘s Metal & Beer Fest PRE-FEST featuring Umbra Vitae, Graveripper & Psychosomatic at the Marquis in Denver on Nov 30.

KILL FEED: The Lost Levels // Members of THE BLACK DAHLIA MURDER, TOMB MOLD, UNDEATH And More Talk Horror Games (Video Premiere)

October 18, 2023

In honor of arguably the most metal month of the year, Kill Feed looks back on some of our favorite interview moments to date about our horror games—including previously unseen content.

Dayal Patterson: On the New Edition of “Black Metal: Evolution of the Cult”

October 17, 2023

Author Dayal Patterson discusses the massive 800-page reworking of his black metal history reimagined as Black Metal: Evolution of the Cult — Restored, Expanded & Definitive Edition.

Pre-order PHOBOCOSM’s New LP ‘Foreordained’ on LIMITED Decibel-Exclusive Vinyl!

October 11, 2023

We have only 100 copies available of Phobocosm‘s new LP, Foreordained, on exclusive murky Transparent Blue & Black Marble vinyl. Don’t blow it.

KILL FEED 022: John Baizley of BARONESS Opens Up About Being a Gamer

October 11, 2023

Extreme music’s modern-day Renaissance man expands his love of swords and sorcery to the digital realm.

Read an Exclusive Excerpt from Eugene S. Robinson’s New Memoir ‘A Walk Across Dirty Water’

October 5, 2023

The following excerpt from Oxbow frontman Eugene S. Robinson‘s new memoir transports readers to the 1970s’ NYC and the genesis of Robinson’s old hardcore band Whipping Boy.

Pre-Order VASTUM’s New LP, ‘Inward To Gethsemane,’ on Limited Edition Vinyl Now!

September 29, 2023

We have only 100 copies available of Vastum‘s new LP, Inward To Gethsemane, on exclusive murky Gray & Black Marbled vinyl. Don’t blow it.

MOTHER OF GRAVES Premiere New Single, “Sunset,” via the Decibel Flexi Series

September 26, 2023

Hear and acquire this Mother of Graves flexi disc single, featuring an exclusive brand new track, available as part of the Decibel Flexi Series. Hurry, quantities are extremely limited!

MOTHER OF GRAVES to Release Exclusive New Track, “Sunset,” via the Decibel Flexi Series

August 31, 2023

Get your deluxe Decibel subscription by Wednesday, September 6 to obtain this HIGHLY LIMITED flexi disc single from Indy death/doom dealers Mother of Graves!

The Keening (ex-SubRosa) Announce Debut LP, ‘Little Bird,’ Reveal Title Track’s Stunning Video

August 17, 2023

Watch the Keening‘s arresting video, “Little Bird,” and pre-order their debut LP, out October 6 via Relapse.

LIMITED to 90 COPIES: Pre-Order KRIEG’s ‘Ruiner’ on Decibel-Exclusive Vinyl RIGHT NOW!

August 8, 2023

We have only 90 copies available of Krieg‘s new LP, Ruiner, on exclusive Red with Black Marble Smoke vinyl.

DORO to Release Exclusive New Track, “Heart In Pain,” via the Decibel Flexi Series

July 28, 2023

Get your deluxe Decibel subscription by Monday, July 31 to obtain this HIGHLY LIMITED flexi disc single from German heavy metal legend Doro!

LIMITED TO 90 COPIES: Pre-Order WAYFARER’s LP ‘American Gothic’ on Marble Gunsmoke Vinyl!

July 28, 2023

We have only 90 copies available of Wayfarer‘s new LP, American Gothic, on exclusive Marble Gunsmoke vinyl.

Metallica’s “Kill ‘Em All” Turns 40

July 25, 2023

Decibel looks back on Metallica‘s Kill ‘Em All, the album that helped birth thrash metal, launched a legendary career, on its 40th anniversary

Hear Shane Embury’s Dark Sky Burial Project Lighten Up on “Pulvis Et Umbra Sumus”

July 14, 2023

Napalm Death’s Shane Embury’s solo venture of electric music and deep textures, Dark Sky Burial, returns with its seventh full-length in just three years. And it rules.