With a name like “Of Romulus,” we definitely expected Star Trek-themed metal, and this band deliver and then some. Trekkies rejoice—Heather Michael and Jason Ashcraft, formerly of Helion Prime, are doing a new project with Chelsea McMasters, formerly of Dire Peril. This new project has already graced us with a debut song of the same
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Man, what a wild release day we had yesterday, huh? Not only did Metallica drop 72 Seasons and people had opinions, but Jesus Piece’s …So Unknown and Overkill’s Scorched are absolutely worth your time. Both of those albums kick all kinds of ass, so if Metallica turns you off, you have those recommendations from yours
A newly remastered edition of the classic Black Sabbath live album Live Evil is coming out on June 2 to commemorate its 40th anniversary and to remember the late, great Ronnie James Dio. Available as a 4-CD set, a 4-LP set, or as a digital purchase, this version of Live Evil preserves the original performance
They may be embroiled in a legal battle with their former guitarist Mick Mars, but that’s not stopping Mötley Crüe‘s Tommy Lee, Nikki Sixx, and John 5 from getting in the studio and writing some new tunes. We know this because Sixx shared a photo on his Twitter account of the three of them working
Being good at drums is something I’ll never be able to fathom, so it’s always cool to see someone that knows their way around a kit really kill it. Enter this video from Drumeo that has ex-stOrk drummer Thomas Lang sit down and learn Metallica‘s “Lux Æterna” as fast as possible. If you’re not aware
Greetings, Decibel readers! Ok, so as I type this I realize a good chunk of you are at this year’s Philadelphia edition of Decibel Metal and Beer Fest. But once you’ve recovered from your mosh-pit scars, detoxed from all the IPAs, and found your way back home, here’s some more tunes for you to enjoy.
A combination of high heat and humidity are being blamed for a scary situation during last night’s Kiss concert in Manaus, Brazil, after bassist and casket peddler Gene Simmons reportedly felt ill and needed to play the rest of the show sitting down. According to G1, the band was in the middle of playing “Say
After 40 years of releases and decades of being at the top of the mountain, each new Metallica release has too much baggage and too many expectations attached the moment one’s announced. Such was the case when 72 Seasons, their 12th studio effort, came out of nowhere last November. As soon as details surfaced and
Pretty funny how a naturally occurring phenomenon, mushrooms growing in a circle, can evoke such a hysterical/alarmist response from we big-brained hairless apes. Hence, said circle becomes a “fairy ring” where (pick your favorite) witches gather to dance, the devil (ahem) churns his milk, or tiny mystical creatures live. The Evansville, Indiana Faerie Ring is
While we wait to party Metal & Beer style this weekend, let’s check in with some alumni, Asheville’s black/thrash/goth duo, All Hell. It’s been a minute—four years, to be technical—since their last album, 2019’s The Witch’s Grail, but the All Hell haven’t lost a step with the new EP, which contains three brand new tracks
Fresh off their tour with Cradle of Filth, DevilDriver are gearing up for the May 12 release of their 10th studio effort Dealing With Demons, Vol. 2 by releasing the album’s second single, “If Blood Is Life.” Featuring footage taken directly from their latest stint on the road, the accompanying music video for “If Blood
Photo Credit: Matthew Decker Most readers know the Decibel headquarters is in Philadelphia, guarded by the undead and a moat filled with corrosive acid. Wild Beyond formed in Philly during the height of the pandemic’s sense of uncertainty and dread. But as their name implies, Wild Beyond don’t remain tethered to this dying planet on
It takes a lot to breach metal’s boundaries in 2023. The borders of various sub-genres and micro-styles are long established and recognizable. Aspiring artists know the templates available to them, and being innovative often becomes a matter of putting your own spin on something that became predictable years or even decades ago. But that hasn’t
Nine years after their debut LP, Toronto mystery men Thantifaxath pull back the curtain on their second full-length, Hive Mind Narcosis, and Decibel has swarmed on the chance to secure a special edition on resplendent gold vinyl, limited to just 100 copies! Recorded entirely in-house by the band, this unholy Canadian grail of contemporary black metal is due
Where they from? Dallas, TX.Metal & Beer Fest is here in Philly this weekend and I don’t know about you, but I’m really excited to try out this new craft beer, maybe you’ve heard of it…BUD LIGHT! THATS RIGHT, THE GAYEST OF BEERS! AND IM GONNA BE GUZZLING THEM LIKE FRANK THE FUCKING TANK AND
Opening with a dark orchestral-sounding piece, “Inimica Malevolentia,” that wouldn’t be out of place in a David Lynch movie, the fifth album from Long Island, New York quartet Dimentianon is as twisted as the intro would suggest. Deeper into Chapter VI: Burning Rebirth, the band’s—M (vocals), Joe Fogarazzo (guitars/bass), Don Zaros (keyboards), Matt Hass (drums)—true
Pic by Stephanie Cabral Welcome to our second exclusive excerpt from Metal Blade Records founder Brian Slagel’s upcoming book, Swing of the Blade: More Stories from Metal Blade Records. This week, we present a portion of the chapter “You Win Some, You Lose Some,” which features metalcore heroes Killswitch Engage. If you want to read
When Galen Baudhuin (live Wolves in the Throne Room, ex-Trap Them) moved back to his hometown of Santa Fe, NM, he found himself reflecting on the wide-open landscapes, desert winds, and arid soil that had shaped him. He also thought of death, and the two came together in a new black metal project he called
The ongoing beef between Mötley Crüe and their former guitarist Mick Mars has garnered the attention of at least another guitarist who’s been estranged from his band for years now — K.K. Downing. The ex-Judas Priest guitarist sent an audio message to Blabbermouth this past Saturday, outlining his thoughts on the matter, as well as
Decibel and Incantation have a long history together—Hell, they’re playing a special set at Metal & Beer Fest this weekend—so we’ve partnered with the death metal institution to give away a signed Incantation drumhead and two tickets to main man John McEntee’s Carolina Chainsaw Massacre Fest on May 2 and 3. A two-day metal and horror