K-pop’s title tracks might gain most of listeners’ attention, but many album tracks are worth equal spotlight. I call these “buried treasures.” Beyond this, K-pop’s albums deliver thousands of additional tracks that settle for a more limited audience. It’s these songs that will become a… Read More »Battle of the B-Sides: Yena, Lee Hi, Diva, Kara, The Boyz
Greetings, Decibel readers! We have an especially dark and spooky set of new releases for you this week! Well, we are a metal publication and I have a tendency to pick black metal and death metal most of the time. So I guess that’s every week.… Read More »Five For Friday: August 8, 2025
When the scalpel drops, there’s no anesthesia—just unrelenting Irish death metal carnage. Crimson Butchery are back with Stalker, their third slab of surgical brutality, and we’re thrilled to slice into the premiere of its gnarly fourth track, “Lab Rat.” Recorded by the band and given… Read More »Track Premiere: Crimson Butchery – “Lab Rat”
It’s that time of year again! Now that there’s been enough time for songs to settle, I’m ready for another Bias List Legendary Songs Inauguration Ceremony. I inaugurated a ton of songs last year (maybe too many?), so this year’s ceremony is far smaller and only… Read More »2025 LEGENDARY SONGS Inauguration Ceremony
Decibel Books proudly presents Born Human: The Life and Music of Death’s Chuck Schuldiner, the fully authorized biography of the legendary Death frontman, offering a balanced and unprecedented look into his life and career. Born Human, authored by accomplished journalist David E. Gehlke (The Scott… Read More »Pre-Order ‘Born Human: The Life and Music of DEATH’s CHUCK SCHULDINER’ from Decibel Books! Read an Exclusive Excerpt Now!