From the shadowy depths of New Orleans emerges Herakleion, a death thrash trio determined to drag the genre back to its roots while exploring the morbid curiosity that haunts us all. Fresh off a tour with Goatwhore, Vitriol, and Thantifaxath, Herakleion is poised to unleash… Read More »Track Premiere: Herakleion Unleashes “Blood of Nessus” from Upcoming EP ‘Necroverse’
Despite—or perhaps because of—its status as a Mormon stronghold, Salt Lake City has produced numerous notable heavy bands, among them revered doom institution SubRosa and their offshoot band The Otolith, who formed in the wake of Subrosa’s breakup. After releasing their first album, Folium Limina, in… Read More »Track Premiere: Eagle Twin – ‘Horn vs. Halo’
New JYP Entertainment J-pop group NEXZ made their debut in Korea earlier this year with the unremarkable Ride The Vibe. Now they’re back with a quick follow-up (and their official Japanese debut) in the form of jubilant pop track Keep On Moving. NEXZ are clearly… Read More »Song Review: NEXZ – Keep On Moving
On the eve of his September U.S. headlining tour where he’ll perform his groundbreaking 1993 album, Født Til Å Herske, in its entirety, dungeon synth progenitor Mortiis took time to serenade Decibel with 40—that’s right, 40—albums that shaped his musical trajectory. From Rick Wakeman to Witchfinder… Read More »Mortiis Lists 40 Albums that Shaped His Musical Vision
STAYC have leaned further into their quirky side as their career has developed, and that includes their Japanese work. 2022’s Poppy is one of their wackiest tracks, capitalizing on a certain J-pop energy that isn’t always embraced by Korean acts. Despite its silly title, new… Read More »Song Review: STAYC – Meow