All posts by Old Guard

The retired elite of LastRites/MetalReview.

Sunn O))) – Monoliths & Dimensions Review

originally written by Chris McDonald One thing is for certain; whatever the hell this band is doing, they’re doing it right. Ever since their full-length debut in 2000, Sunn O)))’s role in the metal world

A Breath Between Beers with Lazarus A.D. and Bison B.C.

Originally written by Sasha Horn. Sasha Horn: You have an alter-ego in a Thrash band called S.T.R.E.E.T.S. How goes the transition from skinny skate-thrash to the burly and bearded “stoner metal” of Bison B.C.? Do you think that

Swashbuckle – Back To The Noose Review

Originally written by Ross Main. I have always thought my destiny in life was to fight evil and serve justice in the most cool and unofficial way possible, but I think I’ve missed a damn

Bone Gnawer – Feast Of Flesh Review

Originally written by Erik Thomas I had pretty high hopes for this release considering how much I enjoyed Kam Lee’s last effort, the zombified Denial Fiend, included in Pulverised’s history of solid old school death metal

Ahab – The Divinity Of Oceans Review

originally written by Jim Brandon For as long as we’ve reached for them, the oceans of the world have proven to be a far superior adversary for mankind to try and conquer, and even now the fathoms

Spice And The RJ Band – Shave Your Fear Review

Originally written by Jordan Campbell It’s never a wise idea to stress out over a band name, as some of the weaker ones still manage to yield impressive results. (If you think Deströyer 666 or Dungortheb are cool handles,

Admiral Browning – Magic Elixir Review

Originally written by Ross Main. “Attention Ladies and Gentleman, please bear witness to this phenomenal all natural mixture. Good for man or beast. A cure to what ails you. Never before have so many ingredients

Novembers Doom – Into Night’s Requiem Infernal Review

Originally written by Erik Thomas With 2007’s The Novella Reservoir, doom/death stalwarts Novembers Doombranched away from their more mournful, gothic tinged death/doom stylings and delivered a sterner, more direct death metal album. That development has continued with