All posts by Old Guard

The retired elite of LastRites/MetalReview.

Jesu – Why Are We Not Perfect Review

originally written by Chris McDonald New Jesu EPs are always a source of excitement for me. Aside from the fact that they are one of my favorite bands and I love their music, I can’t

Khold – Hundre År Gammal Review

Originally written by Jordan Campbell A new Khold record is, well, a new Khold record. Fans of the band know what to expect by now, as they’ve been rocking to the same groove ever since the slightly-grimmer, slightly-cooler Masterpiss of

A Storm Of Light – And We Wept The Black Ocean Within Review

originally written by Thomas Creager A Storm of Light is a post-metal/doom outfit, a genre I am innovatively labeling “post-doom”. I know, I’ve blazed a few trails in my day. Anyway, as you could probably

Negative Reaction – Tales From The Insomniac Review

Originally written by Kris Yancey Okay, I came into this album with some expectations; some were met, and others missed well below the mark. Who told Negative Reaction vocalist Ken E. Bones that he was

Motörhead – Motörizer Review

Originally written by Brady Humbert. Ah, Motorhead. Though the argument for Black Sabbath, Judas Priest, and Iron Maiden can certainly weigh in with much clout, the impact Lemmy and co. have made since 1975 cannot be denied by any stretch. There

Blessed By A Broken Heart – Pedal To The Metal Review

Originally written by Jordan Campbell  This may be wildly off-the-mark, but I’m willing to bet that there isn’t a high demand among discerning music fans to hear a Christian metalcore version of Widow. Shit, there isn’t

Ulcerate – The Coming Of Genocide (Reissue) Review

Originally written by Doug Moore. I’m not entiiiiiiiiiiiiirely clear on the story behind this particular iteration of Ulcerate’s The Coming of Genocide. As near as I can tell, the original The Coming of Genocide was a four-song EP that

Denounce – Deep Wood, Shallow Grave Review

Originally written by Jordan Campbell Off the bat, Denounce are rocking three stylistic shortcomings, all of which are superficial. First, their name isn’t going to grab anyone by the throat. Secondly, the block-lettered logo isn’t doing much