Nightborn are back with a video for "Aphelion Dusk," a song from their upcoming Hammer of the Heretic EP, out this September. The post Video Premiere: Nightborn – “Aphelion Dusk” appeared first on Decibel Magazine ..read more

New York City-based death metallers Daughter Chaos return from pandemic-induced slumber with new track, “Noble Rot,” the first single of the group’s upcoming full-length, Noble Rot. The band features primary songwriter/vocalist/guitarist Sara Abrams, currently of hard rockers Strange News and formerly of Armageddon and The Obsessed, as well as new guitarist Andrew Pevny, currently of Framework (also ex-Armageddon) and drummer Joe Lamanna, currently of Framework. The reconfigured Daughter Chaos enter a new phase of potency on “Noble Rot.” The penchant for melody and guitar heroics paired seamle ..read more

Denver has produced a veritable fuckton of of great metal over the last couple decades but few artists are as prolific as melodic death metal outfit Necropanther. The highly prolific band has put out at least one release every year since 2016—excluding 2017—and are still finding new ways to push themselves. On their latest EP, Oblivion Jones, Necropanther take their thrashy and slightly-blackened take on melodic death metal and infuse it with saxophone courtesy of Rico Jones, bass solos and a number of other new tricks. The latest in a series of experimental EPs written by individual ..read more

It’s exhilarating when you get to hear a band execute a style perfectly. Hand of Kalliach delivers folk-infused melodic death metal in the absolute best way possible. The band brings heavy and rich guitar tones and weaves them with a mix of harsh and melodic vocals, topped off with infectious rhythms and traditional instrumentation. It’s a fascinating combination of aggression and atmosphere — a balancing act between power and mystery that draws you into the band’s sonic realm. Decibel is therefore pleased to present the band’s new video for the song “Fell Reigns,” from their upcoming album Co ..read more

We love metal from unexpected places. Melodic thrash/death quartet Karnak Seti hail from Madeira Island, which unless you’re an avid oeniphile, probably means nothing to you. Madeira is “an autonomous region of Portugal,” but it’s actually located off the west coast of Africa. Its prime export is a type of fortified wine called Madeira, which has been intentionally oxidized and sort of “cooked” to give it a unique character. If there isn’t a metal-inspired Madeira currently out there, maybe Karnak Seti can strike up a partnership. The track we’re featuring from the quartet—António Jesus (guit ..read more

Formed in Chicago in 2014, melodeath duo Cariosus have sharpened their riffs since their first Crime & Punishment EP. Almost a decade into their existence, their debut album now looms on the new year’s horizon. Today they reveal “Saturn Returns,” the second single from their long gestating debut. Saturn has been a recurring symbol and motif in the titles and themes, but this song introduces the band at their most lethal. You don’t have to venture to another planet to listen. Just press play below and make chaos reign before the band releases their LP Will, Until Beauty on January 12th. The ..read more

Brazilian melodic death metal quartet Hatefulmurder have been at it for more than a decade, though the original incarnation looked a little different. Back in 2009 they were fronted by Felipe Lameira and only guitarist Renan Campos from the current lineup was involved. Today, the band is fronted by Angélica Burns and the rhythm section is filled out by Felipe Modesto (bass) and Thomás Martin (drums). The band has released three full-lengths and a couple EPs since 2009. Today we’re premiering a new video for the track “Call Out Your Soul,” which is slated to appear on album number four som ..read more

Oakland, California melodic death/thrash band Glacier Eater are back with their second record, Tempest, out via Glacier Recordings on October 27. Check out the track “Homeward” below, and get stoked for the full release. The record follows their 2015 release, and the band channel sadness and despair through the lyrics and riffs. “Homeward” provides a great preview for the record and the way the band delve into melodic and thrashy tropes without sounding overly rehashed or stereotypical. Instead, they take all the best traits from those genres and make them something new. Guitari ..read more

Even though it was launched in Switzerland during the pandemic, this melodic death metal band—Mikko Voutilainen (vocals), Jani Mikkänen (guitars/vocals), Lauri Unkila (guitars), Oskar Englund (bass), Paul Rytkönen (drums)—is 100% Finnish. The quintet was actually started by Mikkänen in 2020 as a solo project. He eventually brought in a full cast to flesh out his creative endeavor and a couple of subsequent EPs and a debut full-length were issued. Members have come and gone in the meantime, but the above lineup appears on this latest three-song effort, Where the Silence Reigns (again self-relea ..read more

Let’s roll out the blood-red carpet for Indonesian death metal project Celestial. Originally formed as Kill Athena, the band embraced a new name this year. That’s partially because they welcomed new full-time collaborators into the mix: drummer Sobron Haki and bassist Amanda Kusuma. Today we premiere their powerful debut album under the fresh moniker, the grimly titled Broken Vows & the Unspoken Truth. Listen to the whole thing below, ahead of the release from Harsh Productions. “Drifting Through Loss” begins the album with eerie layered vocals and a haze of reverb. But soon Celestial shif ..read more