Although we here at Decibel prioritize the extremes of heaviness and aggression, we also like to make room for melancholy introspection — when delivered in a compelling way. And that’s definitely what you get on “Colder and Colder,” the latest single from Crippled Black Phoenix. The… Read More »Track Premiere: Crippled Black Phoenix – “Colder and Colder”
Last year, H1-KEY took a more rock influenced turn with their excellent summer mini album Lovestruck. They’ve stuck with many of the same collaborators for its follow-up, beginning to develop a signature sound that spotlights their strong vocals. I’m always happy to hear consistency like… Read More »Song Review: H1-KEY – To. My First Love
A few interesting facts about the Russian area/province known as Chelyabinsk Oblast: *The region, located in the southern Ural Mountains, has been home to top-secret nuclear research since the ‘40s. There was a serious nuclear accident northwest of Chelyabinsk City in 1957 which led to… Read More »Album Premiere: Getting Brutally Slammed By Russia’s Insect Inside
The time has come for swords, steel and glory with the relentless black metal assault of Fire Magic. Hailing from Virginia, the band brings a unique and triumphant energy to their sound, blending the grandeur of classic heavy metal with raw black metal excellence — with… Read More »Full Album Stream: Fire Magic – Memories of Fire
Doom OGs Trouble had a track called “Misery Shows” back on their third full-length in 1987 and that song title probably offers the best description of of the gnarly sludge on display on French duo Azken Auzi‘s new record, Infernua. These dudes—Ludo (vocals/guitar) and Fred (drums)—don’t… Read More »Full Album Stream: Azken Auzi –Infernua