Last year I wrote the second piece, in a series now I guess, about the current state of the American black metal underground, as I saw it. The first one had more of a philosophical bent to it, whereas last year’s was entirely focused on the music itself, signifying a bit of a cultural shift... The post An Endless Wave of American Darkness: USBM’s Hidden Underground appeared first on Decibel Magazine.

Just in time for Christmas, GI Joe-themed metal band Cold Slither are back with their holiday jingle “Cobra Claws Are Coming To Town.” In case you aren’t familiar with the all-star lineup, the band features Gus Rios (Exhumed), Matt Harvey (Exhumed, Gruesome), Ross Sewage (Exhumed, Ghoul) and Andy Selway (KMFDM). Equally impressive, the song is... The post Video Spotlight: Cold Slither – “Cobra Claws Are Coming To Town” appeared first on Decibel Magazine.

Check out the debut album from **Feel Worse** (ft. members of Sulaco, Sully and Burn Everything)! The post Full Album Stream: Noise Rockers Feel Worse Get Brusque and Bitter With <em>This Will Weigh Heavily On Your Annual Performance Appraisal</em> appeared first on Decibel Magazine.

Ring in the holidays with the latest from Los Angeles goregrinders **Sulfuric Cautery**. The post Blast Worship: Sulfuric Cautery appeared first on Decibel Magazine.

You’ve got until Wednesday December 31 to secure an active deluxe _Decibel_ subscription to ensure that a copy of crossover crushers **Dead Heat** 's new single “Light Me Up” is yours. The post DEAD HEAT to Release Exclusive Track, “Light Me Up,” via the Decibel Flexi Series! appeared first on Decibel Magazine.

After 15 years of carving a singular, emotionally lacerating path through underground metal, **Sidian** returns with new music—and, as it turns out, a definitive farewell. The post Video Premiere: Sidian – “Pendular | Amidst the Hysterics of Gloom” appeared first on Decibel Magazine.

Thundering power trio **N.Y.C.** , led by ex-Warlock guitarist Tommy Bolan, wrecks necks on new album, _Built to Destroy_. The post N.Y.C.: Ex-Warlock Guitarist Nods to NY Roots in Pulverizing New Power Trio appeared first on Decibel Magazine.

Worship at the altar of nothing with **Malthusian**. The post Video Premiere: Malthusian – ‘Delirium’ appeared first on Decibel Magazine.

**Biohazard** 's classic sophomore slugger, _Urban Discipline_ , earns a Hall of Fame induction. The post Biohazard – Urban Discipline appeared first on Decibel Magazine.

As the curtain closes on 2025, join us in requiem as we celebrate some of the year's finest black metal releases. The post Five For Friday: Black Metal 2025 appeared first on Decibel Magazine.

All ticket options for Decibel Magazine Metal & Beer Fest at the Fillmore Philly on May 2-3, 2026, featuring **Power Trip** , **Municipal Waste** , **Kylesa** , **Cryptopsy** and WAY more, are on sale NOW. The post All Tickets Options for Decibel Metal & Beer Fest: Philly 2026 ON SALE NOW! Show Now All-Ages! appeared first on Decibel Magazine.

BREAKING: The new **Rotten Sound** EP _Mass Extinction_ sounds like Rotten Sound. The post Blast Worship: Rotten Sound appeared first on Decibel Magazine.

Denver's **NightWraith** are back with a new single, “The Candlelight,” a slice of black 'n' roll goodness just in time for the holidays. Hear it here. The post Track Premiere: NightWraith – “The Candlelight” appeared first on Decibel Magazine.

No Kenny G for extreme metal weirdos **Nuclear Dudes** , as they are strictly "Antisax" in their latest video. The post Video Premiere: Nuclear Dudes – “Antisax” appeared first on Decibel Magazine.

The guitarist shares how gaming and music are deeply intertwined throughout his journey to the Cradle. The post KILL FEED 076: Donny Burbage from CRADLE OF FILTH Will Game to His Grave appeared first on Decibel Magazine.

Relapse invites you to the apply the wild catalog of Japanese noisemongers **Lip Cream** via a new set of stunning reissues. The post Catalog Reissue Alert: Lip Cream appeared first on Decibel Magazine.

Canadian death/doom purveyors **Anthrodynia** predict a dystopian future in their new video. The post Track Premiere: Anthrodynia – ‘A Rotten Sun’ appeared first on Decibel Magazine.

**Power Trip** , **Municipal Waste** , **Kylesa** , **Cryptopsy** and WAY more highlight the weekend of May 2-3 at Metal & Beer Fest Philly 2026! The post Decibel Magazine Metal & Beer Fest: Philly 2026 Full Band Lineup REVEALED! Event Now All Ages! appeared first on Decibel Magazine.

Bay Area old school thrash supergroup **Nefarious** introduce vocalist, Sean Rivera, with a new video for "Day After." The post Video Premiere: Nefarious – “Day After” (featuring new vocalist Sean Rivera) appeared first on Decibel Magazine.

**Blood of the Wolf** stream their latest full-length album. The post Full Album Stream: Blood of the Wolf – “V. Indomitable” appeared first on Decibel Magazine.

**Forcefed Horsehead** unleash a raw, hardcore-driven D-beat fest that strangles, maims, gnashes and generally causes mayhem and destruction. Hear it now. The post Track Premiere: Forcefed Horsehead – “The Will of the Many” appeared first on Decibel Magazine.

Now is your chance to win this one-of-a-kind relic along with two LPs from the Oklahoma cinephiles! The post Kill Feed Contest: Win an Actual <i>Cool World</i> Super Nintendo Cart Signed by CHAT PILE! appeared first on Decibel Magazine.

Check out some of the year's best in death metal madness, including releases from **Drawn and Quartered** , **Evoken** , **Ancient Death** and more! The post Five For Friday: Death Metal 2025 appeared first on Decibel Magazine.

There are only a mere 100 copies of _No Peace_ , the new full-length LP from D.C. grindcrushers **No/Más** on _Decibel_ -exclusive Bloodied White Marble vinyl. Hurry before there are... no more. The post Preorder: NO/MÁS’s “No Peace” on Decibel-Exclusive Bloodied White Marble Vinyl Limited to Just 100 Copies appeared first on Decibel Magazine.

Progressive metal duo **Humanness Test** unveil their latest single, "Prima Facie," along with new video. You can hear it with us first. The post Video Premiere: Humanness Test – “Prima Facie” appeared first on Decibel Magazine.