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Inside the performance

Sound, stage & company

Onstage company

Documented collaborators

Welcome to the Decibel Magazine Pre-Fest performer page. This page serves as your go-to guide for the Pre-Fest Philly 2025 experience and the broader Decibel Metal & Beer Fest ecosystem. We’ve got you covered with a brief biography of the brand, highlights from the discography, and a look ahead at upcoming tour activity connected to the Decibel events in Philadelphia and beyond. Decibel Magazine Pre-Fest is the low-hassle way to get involved with a curated, all-Relapse lineup headlined by Incantation, with supporting acts Mammoth Grinder, Ripped to Shreds, and Walking Wounded. We’re your connection in the scene, making it easy to secure your seats, plan your trip to Philly, and keep up with all the latest from Decibel’s metal and beer festival universe.

The live experience

What reaches the room

Note: For the most current details, check official Decibel coverage and social pages linked below. We aim to provide factual context about dates, venues, and artist activity as they relate to Decibel Metal & Beer Fest Philly and associated Pre-Fest events.

Onstage company

Documented collaborators

Upcoming tour and festival activity related to Decibel’s Pre-Fest ecosystem will be updated here as announcements occur. If you’re planning a visit to Philadelphia for the festival weekend, you’ll find context on venues like The Fillmore Philadelphia and The Foundry, along with artist backgrounds and discography highlights to deepen your festival experience. We’ve got you covered with reliable, straightforward information to help you secure your tickets and plan your schedule.

Onstage company

Documented collaborators

Socials and official links for performers and venues are provided to keep you connected with the latest updates. Remember, this page is here to be your friendly, no-nonsense guide to the Decibel Pre-Fest and the broader metal festival calendar.

Artist note

A sourced detail

For more details, follow the official Decibel Magazine site and their social channels linked below.

The essentials

Quick Facts About Decibel Magazine Pre-Fest

  • Pre-Fest Philly 2025 took place April 3, 2025 at The Foundry (inside The Fillmore Philadelphia) with an all-Relapse lineup headlined by Incantation and supporting acts Mammoth Grinder, Ripped to Shreds, and Walking Wounded. ([decibelmagazine.com](https://www.decibelmagazine.com/2025/01/17/decibel-magazine-metal-beer-pre-fest-philly-2025-tickets-on-sale-now/?utm_source=openai))
  • Main Decibel Metal & Beer Fest: Philly 2025 occurred April 4–5 at The Fillmore Philadelphia (Philadelphia), with additional festival content and set times announced by Decibel. ([decibelmagazine.com](https://www.decibelmagazine.com/2025/04/03/this-weekend-dont-miss-decibel-metal-beer-fest-philly-2025/?utm_source=openai))
  • Incantation led Pre-Fest 2025; other Pre-Fest 2025 participants were Mammoth Grinder, Ripped to Shreds, and Walking Wounded. ([decibelmagazine.com](https://www.decibelmagazine.com/2025/02/04/metal-beer-fest-philly-2025-is-just-two-months-away-got-your-tickets/?utm_source=openai))
  • 2025 Incantation–Decapitated North America tour coverage (Nihility Tour) described a multi-date run from February 4–28, 2025, across the U.S. and Canada (with Exmortus and Darkest Hour as support on some dates). ([throneofabsence.wordpress.com](https://throneofabsence.wordpress.com/2025/01/15/decapitated-to-kick-off-north-american-nihility-tour-with-incantation-darkest-hour-and-exmortus-february-4th/))
  • Northwest Terror Fest 2025 (Seattle, May 8–10, 2025) listed Ripped to Shreds as part of the lineup. ([metalinjection.net](https://metalinjection.net/tour-dates/panopticon-ripped-to-shreds-falls-of-rauros-more-added-to-northwest-terror-fest-2025))
  • Band-specific discographies and primary album releases for Incantation, Mammoth Grinder, Ripped to Shreds, and Walking Wounded underpin the ‘complete discography’ portion below. ([en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Incantation_%28American_band%29))

The records

Decibel Magazine Pre-Fest Discography

  • Undying Spectral Resonance
    2024 · Relapse Records
  • Sanshi
    2024 · Relapse Records
  • Bestial Condemnation
    2024 · Relapse Records
  • Unholy Deification
    2023 · Relapse Records
  • Jubian (劇變)
    2022 · Relapse Records
  • 乱 (Luan)
    2020 · Pulverised Records
  • Sect of Vile Divinities
    2020 · Relapse Records
  • Profane Nexus
    2017 · Relapse Records
  • Dirges of Elysium
    2014 · Relapse Records
  • The Infernal Storm
    2000 · Ibex Moon / Relapse
  • Blasphemy
    2002 · Relapse
  • Mortal Throne of Nazarene
    1994 · Seraphic Decay
  • Onward to Golgotha
    1992 · Seraphic Decay

The hits

Top Decibel Magazine Pre-Fest Songs

  • Concordat (The Pact) I
    1992 · N/A
  • Homunculus (Spirit Made Flesh) IX
    2023 · N/A
  • Lunar Mass
    2019 · N/A
  • Bestial Condemnation
    2024 · N/A

Biographical Snapshot

  • Decibel Magazine Pre-Fest is a kickstart to the annual Decibel Metal & Beer Fest ecosystem, focusing on curated heavy lineups with beer-centric events, presented by Decibel Magazine.
  • The Philly Pre-Fest 2025 featured Incantation at the helm of an all-Relapse lineup, with Mammoth Grinder, Ripped to Shreds, and Walking Wounded supporting acts.
  • Locations central to the experience include The Foundry (inside The Fillmore Philadelphia) and The Fillmore Philadelphia in Philadelphia, PA.

Discography Highlights (Contextual)

  • Incantation: Longstanding death metal pioneers with a robust catalog spanning foundational albums to modern releases.
  • Mammoth Grinder: Known for heavy, grind-inflected death metal with a relentless spirit.
  • Ripped to Shreds: Aggressive, riff-forward metal with a fierce live presence.
  • Walking Wounded: Contemporary acts contributing to the modern underground metal landscape.

Upcoming Tour & Festival Info

  • Decibel Metal & Beer Fest Philly: April 4–5, 2025, The Fillmore Philadelphia (Philly, PA). Date to be announced for individual events within the festival weekend. RESCHEDULED from previous planning cycles when applicable.
  • Pre-Fest 2025: April 3, 2025, The Foundry inside The Fillmore Philadelphia (Philly, PA) with Incantation headlining and additional acts listed above.

Official Socials & Websites

City context: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania—the city that hosts Decibel Metal & Beer Fest Philly, a centerpiece of the Northeast metal scene. The venues mentioned (The Fillmore Philadelphia and The Foundry) are central to the festival footprint and its collaborative beer program.

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