One month from today, Philly’s biggest metal party of 2025 kicks off. And that long weekend of Decibel Magazine Metal & Beer Fest: Philly is doubling as a special hometown birthday celebration. The official Decibel Magazine Metal & Beer PRE-FEST—presented by Relapse Records in honor of the… Read More »ONE MONTH AWAY: Metal & Beer PRE-FEST Philly with INCANTATION, MAMMOTH GRINDER & More!
Few figures in heavy metal have a legacy as deeply rooted in the genre’s history as Brian Slagel. As the founder of Metal Blade Records, the man responsible for launching bands like Metallica, Slayer, and Cannibal Corpse into the world, Slagel’s name is synonymous with… Read More »BRIAN SLAGEL on 100 Songs That Define Heavy Metal, Podcasting, and Metal’s Evolution
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While it was easy to pigeonhole Young Posse as a joke when they first emerged, last year’s g-funk nodding Ate That found the perfect balance between funny and awesome. There’s a huge gap in the market for colorful hip-hop that doesn’t take itself too seriously,… Read More »Song Review: Young Posse – Cold (ft. 10CM)