All posts by Old Guard

The retired elite of LastRites/MetalReview.

Demon Hunter – Storm The Gates Of Hell Review

Originally written by Erik Thomas. I must be a real glutton for punishment, signing up for the new album of arguably the most prominent and popular of the Christian metal bands. And initially after the

Robots And Empire – Omnivore Review

Originally written by Ian Chainey God, what a difference a slight shift in a singer’s vocal delivery makes. True, for most, that’s not going to mean much. We’ve become so used to burps n’ gurgles,

The Senseless – In The Realm Of The Senseless Review

Originally written by Ian Chainey I have an announcement. Yes, I realize this is breaking up the Jerry Lewis sponsored Job for a Cowboy lash-a-thon, but you need this information more than kids with muscular

Afgrund – Svarta Dagar Review

originally written by Chris McDonald Like grindcore? In particular, like Nasum? Then Afgrund’s debut album should be right up your alley. Svarta Dagar is a tight, cacophonous grind record that takes a great many cues

Tangaroa – Day Review

Originally written by Ian Chainey Nineteen seconds into “Vietnamese Killing Queens”, Tangaroa drops this ascending/descending, kinda circular riff, that is just jaw-dropping. It’s like old The End meets old Extol, but played in this fluid

Coalesce – There Is Nothing New Under The Sun + Review

Originally written by Ian Chainey I know, I know, sometimes the simplest explanation for something is the right explanation for something. I get that. My caucasian Earnest Rutherford, who used to drop some serious knowledge

The Ocean – Precambrian Review

Originally written by Jason Jordan. Organized according to geological time, The Ocean’s ambitious third full-length Precambrian is a monster of an album that spans 84 minutes and unfolds over the course of two discs. The first is the

Electric Wizard – Witchcult Today Review

originally written by Chris McDonald Electric Wizard. The name alone conjures up images of billowing weed smoke, strange occult rituals, and Satan taking bong hits. This band’s track record is virtually untouchable, with Come My