CHAT PILE GRACE THE COVER OF DECIBEL MAGAZINE ISSUE 264, FEATURING EIGHT METAL DEVASTATION PR ARTISTS

New issue includes the latest Decibel Recommendations lineup, an Accursed Womb album review, exclusive SULACO flexi disc, and more

September 17, 2026 — Decibel Magazine Issue 264 has officially arrived, with Chat Pile taking the cover and a packed lineup of features, reviews, and special content inside.

The latest issue also includes this month’s Decibel Recommendations section, featuring eight artists currently working with Metal Devastation PR.

For media looking for new music to discover, the current Recommendations lineup includes Day 40, First World Appetite, Cthulhu Dreamt, Nomadic Narwhal, Broadslab, Iron Wings, Riftpatrol, and Eaten By Sharks.

EIGHT ARTISTS TO CHECK OUT IN ISSUE 264

Day 40 brings modern metal from London, combining cinematic atmosphere, precision riffing, melody, and controlled intensity. The band’s new album Phenomenon is out now, featuring the single “Lunar Enigma.”

First World Appetite delivers industrial alt-metal from the Netherlands, blending mechanical heaviness, dark electronics, and cinematic atmosphere. Their album Angel Shades Demise features “Silence Of God” with DIFFY, which recently received coverage from BraveWords.

Cthulhu Dreamt explores cinematic and progressive metal through an expanding TTRPG universe, incorporating death metal, progressive elements, soundscapes, and original game music into an ongoing creative world.

Nomadic Narwhal combines cinematic, progressive, symphonic, and rock elements. Their latest single “Call of the Current” represents a more personal direction for the project while retaining its atmospheric identity.

Broadslab brings their self-described “Hellacious Soul Metal” from North Carolina, combining heavy grooves, psychedelic textures, and Southern soul. Their latest album The Fifth Essence includes “Leslie,” which recently received an official music video.

Iron Wings deliver aggressive heavy/thrash metal from Latvia. Their latest album Alpha & Omega combines classic heavy metal melody with sharp thrash riffing, harsh vocals, and pounding drums.

Riftpatrol blends dark alternative rock, gothic influences, modern metal, cinematic soundscapes, visual art, and narrative storytelling. Their latest single “DIVIDE” features guest vocalist Andreas Würth.

Eaten By Sharks bring progressive death metal, deathcore, technical precision, groove, and nautical horror together on their album The Undertow of Hate, which previously received an exclusive full-album premiere through Decibel Magazine.

ANOTHER MDPR CONNECTION INSIDE ISSUE 264

The issue also features a review of Hymns Of Blasphemous Fornication by Accursed Womb, a former Metal Devastation PR client.

It’s another opportunity for readers and media to discover an artist with a connection to the MDPR roster while exploring the latest issue.

WHAT ELSE IS INSIDE?

Beyond the Chat Pile cover and Decibel Recommendations, Issue 264 includes an exclusive limited-edition SULACO flexi disc featuring Godflesh, Anthrax, Mastodon, and Russian Circles.

The issue also features:

Fire in the Mountains 2026 reviewed

Decibel Hall of Fame: The Making of Agalloch’s Ashes Against the Grain

Green Lung

Street Tombs

Black Door

Castle

Sněť

And much more

For writers, editors, DJs, playlist curators, and metal media looking for new artists to explore, the eight MDPR artists featured in the Recommendations section offer a broad cross-section of independent heavy music.

Decibel Magazine Issue 264 is available now.

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