Blast Rites #5: Houkago Grind Time / Archaganini – Split Review
I cannot tell you how many times I’ve been listening to Agathocles and thought, “Goddamn, this raw-as-shit rudimentary grinding mayhem is awesome, but I wish it had more neoclassical sweep-picking.” And then I’d have another …
Kontusion – Kontusion Review
Boy, I sure am a big ol’ dummy. (How’s that for a lede, eh? “I sure am stupid. Now be sure to read on and totally trust my expert opinion!” But seriously, do that…) Why …
Blast Rites #4: Days Of Desolation – Circles Review
Plagues. Wars. Impending climate disaster. Yet another Kid Rock album… Sometimes these days do seem desolate indeed… Thankfully, we’ve always got grindcore to get us through. Belgian three-piece Days Of Desolation returns with their second …
Father Befouled – Crowned In Veneficum Review
There are a handful of operative words when it comes to Father Befouled’s work over the last twelve years or so. “Filthy” is one, and “vile” another, and both in the best possible sense – …
Blast Rites #3: Barren – Cursed To Walk This Earth Review
Borrowing the HM2 buzzsaw fuzz predominantly associated with Swedish death metal, these Belgians describe their style as “chainsaw grind.” Given the death/grind carving contained on Cursed To Walk This Earth, I suppose that’s as good …
Voivodentine’s Week: A Trip Through Snakeless Days
So, by now, you’ve probably noticed that, here at Last Rites, we like Voivod. I mean, we really like Voivod. Not in the creepy way, now – get your mind out of the dark place. …
Saxon – Carpe Diem Review
I’m tempted to open this particular scribbling with some proclamation like, “Saxon probably shouldn’t be making albums this strong this late in their career.” But then again, who am I to say what a metal …
Blast Rites #2: Human Cull – To Weep For Unconquered Worlds Review
Way back, oh… like a month ago, when we here at the Last Rites Emporium Of Fine Musical Tastes were compiling our Most Anticipated Releases Of 2022 features, I was narrowing down my short list …