interview

The Acacia Strain frontman Vincent Bennett talks new album It Comes in Waves, touring with diverse bands, the role of gods on humans and the band’s next record, coming soon.

Chopped judge Chris Santos talks heavy metal, Brian Slagel, Mayhem Fest and running his own record label, Blacklight Media.

Alex, guitarist/vocalist, from Villagers of Ioannina City weaves Decibel under his spell.

Twenty-five years and 11 albums later, Norwegian progressive metallers Borknagar have found their true north on new album, True North. Founder Øystein G. Brun leads the way.

Louisville leather-fiends Savage Master unmask their newest offering of devilish ragers on their Myth, Magic & Steel LP.

While listening to the new Swans LP, Leaving Meaning, check out a new Q&A with Michael Gira about how the album came together and what’s next for Swans.

Tom Fischer eventually rediscovered how much he loved the music of Hellhammer and became fixated on finding a way to play it again respectfully. He speaks to Decibel about how it happened and what’s next. 

Former DC hardcore hero London May on his new “black metal comedy” Brutal Realty, Inc.

Hear a remastered version of a song from Møl‘s first EP and read a new interview with the band.

Climate of Fear discuss their debut album, The Onset of Eternal Darkness.

Suzi Quatro discusses her five-decade career, new album No Control and her influence on women in rock.

Watch a new video from avant-garde black metal practitioner L’Acéphale and read a lengthy new interview.

UK sludge/post-black quartet Conjurer discuss Mire and their upcoming tour with Rivers of Nihil, Entheos and Wolf King.

Storied heavy metal photographer Frank White spotlights his visual and actual relationship with vaunted singer Ronnie James Dio in new photo-memoir book titled, “Ronnie James Dio – A Life in Vision 1975 – 2009.”

All That Remains frontman Phil Labonte discusses the passing of guitarist Oli Herbert and ninth album Victims of the New Disease, plus touring the US and Europe.

Denver death metal mind-melters Noctambulist spawn nightmares on their Atmospheres of Desolation debut.

Watch Mastiff‘s new video for “Vermin” right now.

Portrayal of Guilt ended 2018 with a bang, celebrating the release of Let Pain Be Your Guide. Read a new interview with the band.

OSDM crushers Brutality discuss new music, re-recordings and being a totally-independent band.

Michael Gira discusses Swans, his solo career, the impact of social media and more.

Brainoil reflect on Singularity to Extinction, their first album in seven years.

The prolific Matron Thorn of Ævangelist released six records in 2018 after a nearly-fatal medical emergency, and shows no signs of stopping.

Norwegian prog nuts discuss their most consistent album ever.

Watch a new video from US brutal death dealers Infuriate.

Noisem are back and ready to decimate.

Mule Skinner discuss their first full-length in over 20 years.

Decibel gets inside the mind of Thrawsunblat mastermind Joel Violette.

Xasthur‘s Scott Conner discusses his acoustic direction.

Legendary Venom co-founder and and Venom Inc guitarist checks in following a massive health scare.

For their latest release, Suicidal Tendencies dove into the vault and came out with new album Still Cyco Punk After All These Years. Decibel spoke with the band to learn more.