Thrash/shred guitar virtuoso/J-Pop idol/TV presenter, Marty Friedman’s new memoir, Dreaming Japanese (co-written with Jon Wiederhorn) is set for release on December 3 via Permuted Press. It’s a nearly 400-page tome that covers the incredible arc of his unusual professional career, as well as plenty of… Read More »Book Review: Marty Friedman –Dreaming Japanese
Decibel is proud to present a new emanation from the Ordo Vampyr Orientis, known for mysterious acts such as Bat Magic, Bad Manor and Beastial Majesty. Today’s bloody devilry comes courtesy of Beneath Moonlight. “None Before God” comes from the group’s upcoming self-titled release, due out… Read More »Track Premiere: Beneath Moonlight – “None Before God”
If you’re in need of a crusty anthem to get you through the awkward holidays, look no further than Gasmiasma‘s “At War With Punk,” the title track of their forthcoming record, out December 17 via 783label. Check it out below. Made up of current or… Read More »Video Premiere: Gasmiasma – “At War With Punk”
For those familiar with Internet slang, “touching grass” has become a popular term to signal the (often critical) need for someone to get outside and detach themselves from the anxieties of constant social media and electronic devices. As humorous as it sounds, “touching grass” is… Read More »You Need to Touch Grass: 3 Mental Health Benefits of Being in Nature
A K-pop act’s title track isn’t always the best song on their album, even if it’s the one most people will hear. Sometimes, b-sides deserve recognition too. In the singles-oriented world of K-pop, I want to spotlight some of these buried treasures and give them… Read More »Buried Treasure: TWS – Comma,