Metal

Have you ever wondered what makes fireworks different colors? Apparently it all has to do with what metals are chosen to go along with the black power that makes everything go “boom”: They all have the main ingredient — black powder — and are then combined with a certain chemical or mineral. That chemical or

Fans of Brazilian progressive power metal outfit Angra should get hyped. Not only is there a new album coming this November, but they’re on a new label, which simply means more shit is on the horizon. Titled Cycle of Pain, Angra’s 10th studio album will be released on November 3. For those who don’t know

Ever since late last year, fans of thrash metal outfit Dark Angel have patiently waited to hear anything about the band’s next album. Not much has been shared, outside of the fact that there would be new music coming soon or that they were finally in the studio, and then tragedy struck with the passing

As previously mentioned in a post back in December 2021, there’s a Texas label, Things From Beyond, bringing some interesting obscurities from Mexico from the digital realm to the vinyl realm. One of the latest to get this treatment is instrumental psych-doom trio, Sementales Salvajes, whose name is translated to “wild stallions” and was literally

U.S. melodic black metal kings UADA return on September 8 with Crepuscule Natura, the fourth record for Eisenwald and first new LP in three years. We’ll have have more huge news on this release tomorrow, but today we are honored to present an exclusive track-by-track breakdown of one of the most anticipated albums of 2023. Want

In a bit of sad news, Max and Igor Cavalera announced that their mother, Vania Cavalera, passed away. She was 80 years old. They shared the news via social media, revealing their family’s loss. Vania was the mother of three children, Max, Igor, and Kira, whose family eventually grew in recent years to include 14

Formed during the pandemic’s isolation, Pennsylvanian rabble rousers Boozewa return to disrupt your week with a new song. Featuring Jessica Baker (bass, hollering) and Mike Cummings (drums, hollering) of Backwoods Payback, Boozewa are a heavy swig of good-times grunge with a sludgy hangover. Over the last few years they bashed out a series of demos

Photo courtesy of Cell Cell are dropping their new track, “Incarcerated by Flesh.” This song is the first offering from a soon-to-be-announced album, forthcoming through Unbeaten Records. If these relentless breakdowns and crushing refrains are any indication, the mystery record is gonna be good. This heavy-as-hell metallic hardcore band hail from Oklahoma City and released

Photo by Nick Sayers “I don’t know if you’re pressed for time, but I can do this all night.” Across the digital table is Smittens, the D.I.Y. lifer and bassist for international D-beat black metal bruisers Calligram. The pleasant and quick-witted Englishman comes paired with a glass of red wine and an infectious sense of

It’s finally happened, folks. The snake has begun eating its own tail. At least that’s the feeling that I got reading bits and snippets out of the latest interview featuring ex-Megadeth bassist David Ellefson. Sounds like when it comes to loving and hating his former band in the same breath, he’s spent the last 40

It’s been a weird few years in America and if you’re not feeling particularly patriotic this Independence Day, we get it. Things probably don’t seem right to you for whatever reason or another and sometimes you’d rather riot than BBQ. Thankfully, metal’s always had a rebellious streak, so we’ve got plenty of kick ass tunes

We’re quite certain that American Independence Day—hot dogs! beer! sunburns! fireworks!—is of no consequence to Swiss black metal quintet Rorcal. So, sure, July 4 is a great day to premiere a new single, “Early Mourning,” from the outfit’s upcoming sixth full-length, Silence. You even get a bonus visualizer video to accompany the blistering track, which

Don’t look now, but half of the year has already passed us by. Don’t know how or when that happened, but here we are. Thankfully, 2023’s given us a metric assload of killer tunes from a variety of bands representing a huge range of genres. And while we’ve still got six more months to go

Deep in the recesses of black metal’s cold, abyssal heart lies the spirit of rebellion. It always has. So this Fourth of July, as Americans celebrate their day of independence, we choose to celebrate in a more unorthodox way. Rather than risk our fingers and limbs lighting fireworks or guzzling down unnecessary amounts of processed

Early last month, Slipknot made a huge change in their lineup, replacing long-time keyboardist Craig Jones with some unknown dude seemingly moments before a show in Europe. And while fans were left wondering what the hell was going on in the ridiculously popular nonet, that didn’t stop them from trying to be their best internet

New Hampshire’s blackened melodic death metal behemoths Begat The Nephilim have performed alongside genre mainstays Deicide, Kataklysm, Nile, Cannibal Corpse, Aborted, The Black Dahlia Murder, and recently unleashing their sophomore album Begat The Nephilim II: The Grand Procession through Noble Demon Records. Now, Decibel is proud to premiere their latest punishing single and video, “Ossuary.” “This song lyrically

Full-length albums come slowly for Czech grinders Lycanthrophy. Despite forming in 1998 (first release in 2001), the group released their first album, Obscene Extreme, in 2003. A self-titled followed in 2010 and, thirteen years later, third LP On the Verge of Apocalypse finally touches down. That’s not to say that Lycanthrophy haven’t been busy. The quartet released, by

As previously reported, hardcore band Year of the Knife were involved in a serious van accident last week. Thankfully, it looks like everyone is going to pull through. Lead vocalist Madi Watkins ended up in critical condition from the accident, and other members sustained broken bones and other injuries. Thankfully, they are all reported to

Craig Owens, formerly of Chiodos and now on tour as a solo act, was involved in a severe van accident, causing them to postpone their tour. We’re bummed to report that Year of the Knife aren’t the only ones who suffered a very serious accident last week. Owens and his crew were on their Volume

Eric “Rick” Froberg, most known for his roll as lead guitarist of Drive Like Jehu, passed away last night. Froberg was also known a visual artist and was well-known by creatives in the San Diego scene. His bandmade, guitarist John Reis, shared the news on social media. Reis says: “Rick passed away suddenly last night