Greetings, Decibel readers! Although I cringe at any therapeutic language applied to art, I cannot deny metal’s powers to provide escape, catharsis, and release. Some of us could really use that right now. And luckily we have some true masters to take us away this weekend. Enjoy.… Read More »Five For Friday: June 21, 2024
Metal’s history is always written on the ground floor. Academics only got into the mix in the 21st century. The best documentation comes from those who were there. Brian Lew and Harald Oimoen were there for the formative years of thrash; their collected work Murder… Read More »Q&A: Photographer John Malley on Documenting the PNW Metal Scene
K-pop is littered with acts who – for one reason or another – didn’t get the full spotlight they deserved. I’ve spent plenty of time ranking and reviewed the industry’s biggest artists, but these underrated acts should never be forgotten. This feature will take a… Read More »Underrated K-Pop: Ranking Every Single by BESTIE
Italian death merchants and sinister cinephiles Fulci score the ultimate slasher with Duck Face Killings, their latest aural offering to the godfather-of-gore (and homage to his 1982 banned-on-release bloodbath The New York Ripper) and Decibel has carved up an exclusive edition on Fun Dip Marble… Read More »Pre-Order FULCI’s Ripping New Album ’Duck Face Killings’ on Decibel-Exclusive Vinyl NOW!
Though NewJeans’ 2024 releases have enjoyed successful runs on the charts, there’s a growing feeling of stagnation with their music. You can only do ‘breezy cool’ so many times before the songs start to blend into one another. It’s time to inject a new genre… Read More »Song Review: NewJeans – Supernatural