All posts by Old Guard

The retired elite of LastRites/MetalReview.

Becoming The Archetype – Dichotomy Review

Originally written by Erik Thomas While I enjoyed The Physics of Fire, it seemed to lack just a little something from the debut, Terminate Damnation but with yet another slight line up shuffle, a Devin Townsend production (and guest

The Reckoning – Counterblast Review

Originally written by Jordan Campbell Employing a wicked-fast strain of modern death metal, The Reckoning aim to blast n’ pummel their way into the hearts of those that bow at the altars of Krisiun, In Battle, and other peddlers

The Amenta – Non Review

Originally written by Sasha Horn Four years, three countries, seven recording studios, two drummers, six vocalists, and two bass players. This is n0n‘s manifest, and it’s enough cargo to destroy a world, twice. I’m a

Velvet Cacoon – Genevieve (Reissue) Review

originally written by Chris McDonald Velvet Cacoon, a two-person project from Oregon, remains one of the most controversial figures to surface in the metal underground. The project initially gained recognition through the outlandish stories spread

Arkan – Hilal Review

Originally written by Jordan Campbell Special sauce, lettuce, cheese, pickles, onions, and a sesame seed bun. These things don’t mean shit if the two all-beef patties in your Big Mac are frozen and bloody. You

Six Feet Under – Death Rituals Review

originally written by Chris McDonald Most of you are probably well aware of Six Feet Under and what they sound like, and likewise have already formed your own opinions on the merits of the band’s

Severed Savior – Servile Insurrection Review

Originally written by Kris Yancey Christ on a fucking pogo stick, I really liked Severed Savior before. Now I really, really like Severed Savior. In a completely homoerotic fashion. But I can’t commit to them

Adversary – Singularity Review

Originally written by Erik Thomas Originally self released back in 2007, Singularity is the debut album (their demo is reviewed elsewhere on this site) of Virginia’s Adversary and while it does nothing wrong within the paradigms of modern American