Across her solo career, Mamamoo’s Moonbyul has proven to be one of the more versatile members of the group, tackling a hodgepodge of genres and concepts with her trademark energy. Last winter’s double shot of Think About and Touchin&Movin was more effective than I’d expected,… Read More »Song Review: Moonbyul (Mamamoo) – Is This Love?
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