Decibel Hall of Fame book giveaway
For many, the best part of Decibel is the “Hall of Fame.” This column explores a classic record in depth by interviewing the band members who made it. The result is nerdiness of the highest order. Decibel editor Albert Mudrian has compiled and expanded 25 of these beasts into a book, Precious Metal, on Da...
Defeatist - Sharp Blade Sinks Deep into Dull Minds
Defeatist know what makes good grind: ripping at Siege or Repulsion-like velocities. Their debut full-length (Willowtip, 2009) compiles all of their 7″s. Thank them for recording it all in one session, which creates a uniform sound throughout. Defeatist play meat-and-potatoes grind; there’s something comforting in their traditionalist take on the genre. From artwork to lyrics,...