Honest and in-depth reviews of the latest metal albums, singles, and live performances. Discover the best new releases and timeless classics.
A Nihilistic Soundtrack to Burnout Few bands wield the sheer force of raw, unfiltered power like Mantar. The German duo—Hanno Klänhardt (guitar/vocals) and Erinc Sakarya (drums)—have built a reputation for...
Almost every band has that album: you know, the critically and/or commercially reviled dud in an otherwise passable-to-radical back catalogue. Occasionally, a Decibel staffer or special guest will take to...
Time and a dedicated body of work has helped to facilitate digestion of Khanate’s unconventional and glacial approach to doom metal, drawing in elements of drone (recalling Earth’s own synthesis...
Savage Lands isn’t just another metal band—it’s a movement. With Army of the Trees, their debut full-length dropping on February 14, 2025, via Season of Mist, this eco-conscious collective fuses...
Almost every band has that album: you know, the critically and/or commercially reviled dud in an otherwise passable-to-radical back catalogue. Occasionally, a Decibel staffer or special guest will take to...
There are endless underground classics in the Hall. From Entombed’s Left Hand Path and Cryptic Slaughter’s Money Talks to Napalm Death’s Scum and Autopsy’s Severed Survival, the curation effort has...
Fifteen years in the making, Parasomnia marks a historic moment for progressive metal titans Dream Theater. With drummer Mike Portnoy’s long-awaited return to the fold, this sixteenth studio album is...
Almost every band has that album: you know, the critically and/or commercially reviled dud in an otherwise passable-to-radical back catalogue. Occasionally, a Decibel staffer or special guest will take to...
Rarely can a single album claim responsibility for kickstarting an entire subgenre. Often these origins are the subject of heated fan discussions via a few candidates who are often bestowed...
Sweden’s THIS GIFT IS A CURSE have long been at the forefront of blackened sludge metal, crafting sonic landscapes that combine aggression, atmosphere, and unrelenting heaviness. With their fourth studio...
