The longest-running metal tour in North America is back. The Decibel Magazine Tour will return in May 2023 as Swedish black metal band Dark Funeral headlines Decibel's now decade-plus annual trek. Tour support will come from California progressive death/grind act Cattle Decapitation, Ohio death metal band 200 Stab Wounds and Adirondack atmospheric black metal phenom Blackbraid. "North America, we will... Continue Reading →
REVIEW: Lorna Shore – ‘Pain Remains’
By Greg Maki As I’ve stated in previous reviews, I’ve never been much of a death metal guy. I’ve also never been the biggest fan of hardcore. Put two and two together, and you probably can figure out that deathcore isn’t exactly my favorite subgenre of heavy music. Maybe that’s because, as far as I... Continue Reading →
Behemoth shares ‘Thy Becoming Eternal’ video
With three weeks to go before the release of Behemoth's 12th studio album, "Opvs Contra Natvram," out Sept. 16, 2022, and available for pre-order here, the Polish black metal band has unleashed one of its most menacing singles yet. "Thy Becoming Eternal" tells a story of finding strength in times of misfortune and is encapsulated in an animated video, produced by animator Ruben... Continue Reading →
Matt Heafy’s Ibaraki releases ‘Ronin’ featuring Gerard Way and Ihsahn
Trivium singer and guitarist Matthew Kiichi Heafy has shared another song from "Rashomon," the debut album from his black metal-influenced Ibaraki project. "Rōnin" features My Chemical Romance singer Gerard Way and Ihsahn. "'A rōnin is a masterless warrior," Heafy said. "The final two full compositions on 'Rashōmon' see a significant shift musically. The album as a whole—with the exception of the... Continue Reading →
Stream Abbath’s new album ‘Dread Reaver’ in advance of release
Norwegian black metal band Abbath is streaming its new album, "Dread Reaver," in advance of its release this Friday, March 25, 2022. Listen to the record in its entirety here. Abbath also recently landed the cover of Outburn magazine's 96th issue. The issue features an exclusive, in-depth interview, as well as a limited edition bundle... Continue Reading →
Abbath opens ‘The Book of Breath’ from upcoming album ‘Dread Reaver’
Norwegian black metal band Abbath has unleashed the new single "The Book of Breath" from its upcoming third full-length album, "Dread Reaver," due March 25, 2022, via Season of Mist. Hear the new song below. Abbath also recently announced a co-headlining European tour with Watain, set for September. Support will come from Tribulation and Bölzer.... Continue Reading →
Baltimore’s Vermörd to release debut full-length in April
Baltimore, Maryland-based black/death metal outfit Vermörd has completed work on its debut full-length album, "Nostalgic Predictions," confirming an April release. The cover art, track listing, preorders and more have been issued, and a visualizer for the lead single, “The Nine Circles,” is now playing. Formed in 2014, Vermörd recorded its first EP, "Dawn of the Black Harvest," in 2015 with Grimoire... Continue Reading →
Abbath premieres ‘Dread Reaver’ title track
Norwegian metal band Abbath has premiered "Dread Reaver," the title track from its upcoming third album due out March 25, 2022, via Season of Mist. Pre-orders for “Dread Reaver” are available in the Season of Mist shop HERE. Pre-save the album on streaming services HERE. The album artwork was created by Bjørn Stian Bjoarvik. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AUZlWtHcY6A Track listing: 1.... Continue Reading →
Trivium’s Matt Heafy releases first single from Ibaraki project, featuring Ihsahn of Emperor
Trivium singer/guitarist Matthew Kiichi Heafy has released the first single from his Ibaraki project. "Tamashii No Houkai" features special guest Ihsahn of Emperor. Watch the video below. "'Tamashii No Houkai' means 'the breaking of the soul' or 'soul collapse," Heafy said. "It's a Japanese term that didn't exist before, but one we forged to reflect the song's meaning." https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dLbzLG5p9Vs Kiichi, who... Continue Reading →
Abbath to release new album ‘Dread Reaver’ on March 25
Norwegian black metal legend Abbath will drop its third full-length album, "Dread Reaver," on March 25, 2022, via Season of Mist. The band also has premiered the official music video for the album's first single, "Dream Cull," which can be seen below. The video was created by Francisco Munoz. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kq6CTdDVARk Pre-orders for "Dread Reaver" are available... Continue Reading →