by Bram Teitelman | Nov 27, 2017 | New Music, Video
If there’s one thing that was always awesome about Australia’s Portal, it’s just how, well, confusing they were. Not only did they wear masks and cloaks long before Ghost, but the combination of two eight string guitars and bass, all with weird...
by Bram Teitelman | Nov 22, 2017 | Video
The Venn diagram of people that like emo turned pop band Fall Out BOy and death metal legends Cannibal Corpse is probably pretty small, but Andy Hurley is one of them. The drummer, who also plays in The Damned Things alongside members of Anthrax and Every Time I Die,...
by Bram Teitelman | Nov 21, 2017 | Controversy
Former Marilyn Manson keyboardist Madonna Wayne Gacy (who’s real name is Stephen Bier) hasn’t been in the band for a decade, but is attempting to keep himself relevant by making noise with a computer keyboard. A month ago, he wished suffering on his former...
by Bram Teitelman | Nov 21, 2017 | Lists
Usually, the end of November means that its time for publications to start their year end lists. However, Decibel decided to get a jump on the competition and have already named their 40 favorite metal albums of the year. You’ll probably want to pick up the...
by Bram Teitelman | Nov 21, 2017 | Controversy
To paraphrase a famous saying, nothing is certain but death, taxes, and the fact that Gene Simmons is sexist. The aging KISS bassist, now banned from Fox News for life, built his reputation on songs like “Love Gun” and “Lick it Up” and once...