Tag Archives: Decibel

Karate Steve Premiere Their Full Album “Time Under Tension” – Out This Week

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Boston doom/metal quartet, Karate Steve, are about to drop their third album, Time Under Tension. It arrives digitally Friday, October 24th, with physical versions to follow. Ahead of its release, they are streaming the record in full, over at the Decibel Magazine website. Keep reading below to find out more..
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Helms Deep (Raven, Ice Age) Premier Their Single “Chasing The Dragon” – New Album Coming Soon

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US traditional/power metal outfit, Helms Deep, have run a premier of their new single, “Chasing The Dragon,” over on the Decibel Magazine site. The song serves as the title track for the band’s second album, due for release on June 20th through Nameless Grave Records. Keep reading below for more.
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Burndy Drop Their Single “Static” – New Self-titled Album Coming Soon

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Illinois punks, Burndy, have just unveiled their brand new single, “Static,” over on the Decibel magazine website. The track is featured on the trio’s eponymous debut, which is set for independent release on May 2nd. Head into the article below to catch the new song and more from the band.
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ALBUM REVIEW: Black Birch – Black Birch

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Incorporating various influences ranging from Crust, Post-Metal, to Black Metal, Swedish Atmospheric Black Metal two-piece Black Birch are crafting an ever-gnarly, meticulously composed debut full-length after having previously released a sold-out EP. Continue reading →


FESTIVAL REVIEW: Decibel’s Metal & Beer Fest 2019

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Decibel Magazine’s Decibel Metal & Beer Fest was, to put it simply, stacked. Fourteen bands across all variants of Death, Grindcore, Prog, and Doom, descended onto Orange County for a weekend of heart-pounding jubilation. The two-day event was held this year at The Observatory, a large yet paradoxically intimate standing-room-only venue, intelligently designed to put the audience at three different heights across the entire space, offering uninhibited views of the stage beyond the perils of the pit.Continue reading →


Decibel Magazine Declares The Death of Mainstream Metal

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In an end of year article, Decibel Magazine’s veteran scribe Shawn Macomber has declared the death of Mainstream metal in his piece, ‘Mainstream Metal is F*cking Dead’. The piece was written in reaction to both Decibel’s top albums of the Decade 2010-2019 list as well as their top albums of 2019. The writer, one of the best at the magazine goes on to say that he isn’t against mainstream metal albums and actually likes some, but that the best quality releases from the last year or beyond are really coming from the underground bands and labels. Continue reading →


Testament, Triptykon, Pig Destroyer, YOB, Power Trip And More To Headline Decibel Metal And Beer Fest Los Angeles

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Decibel brings their excellent Metal and Beer Festival out west as they launch the next edition of the popular event in Los Angeles. Taking place at The Wiltern Theatre on December 1st and 2nd, the fest will feature amazing bands and craft brews galore. Testament will play a special set of classic albums classic The New Order And The Gathering in full, Thomas Gabriel Fischer and Triptykon will perform a special all-Celtic Frost set. Also appearing are Pig Destroyer, Yob, Power Trip, Skeletal Remains, Necrot and Haunt. The next wave of high-profile acts to be announced mid-July.Continue reading →