In a very short time, the newly-debuted LNGSHOT have racked up plenty of hype and plenty of controversy. Their music has one tiny toe in the world of idols but feels primarily indebted to K-R&B, making it more palatable to those “too cool” for pure… Read More »Song Review: LNGSHOT – FaceTime
We seem to be in K-pop’s era of “rage hip-hop,” as the genre has slowly entrenched itself within idol releases. So far, this has largely been limited to a boy group phenomenon, but it makes sense that an act like Young Posse would give it… Read More »Song Review: Young Posse – Visa
i-dle are one of those K-pop groups that actively reach out to global audiences and try to incorporate cultural touchstones they may not always be well-versed in. This has led to valid criticism in the past, though their music has leaned in a more generic… Read More »Song Review: i-dle – Mono (ft. skaiwater)
The Decibel Magazine Tour—the longest-running heavy metal tour in North America—returns with the vilest lineup yet for its the 13th annual run across the continent. Montréal legends Cryptopsy honor the 30th anniversary of their death metal landmark None So Vile, while also laying waste to audiences via the… Read More »Announcing the Decibel Magazine Tour 2026 Featuring CRYPTOPSY, NECROT, FULCI and BLOOD MONOLITH!
Mumbai, India DM brutalists Gutslit self-released their latest single, “I Berzerker,” recently—their first new music since 2023’s Carnal full-length—and are now introducing the accompanying video, a black and white (mostly) performance video shot in what looks to be a rehearsal or recording studio. The four… Read More »Video Premiere: Gutslit – “I, Berzerker”