All posts by Old Guard

The retired elite of LastRites/MetalReview.

Symphorce – Become Death Review

originally written by Jim Brandon 2005’s Godspeed was the first Symphorce effort I’d heard, and for being mainly power metal-based it was an album I grew to respect and admire due to the way Andy

Dominici – O3 A Trilogy: Part 2 Review

Originally written by Jon Eardley What in the hell has Charlie Dominici been up to? That’s the million dollar question, isn’t it? Okay, well not really…not even close actually. Nevertheless, here we are, 18 years

Sorcier Des Glaces – Moonrise In Total Darkness Review

Originally written by Jon Eardley Sorcier Des Glaces is a project spearheaded by Sébastien Robitaille, who plays all instruments involved and composes all of the music. Moonrise in Total Darkness is the second release by

Canopy – Serene Catharsis Review

Originally written by Erik Thomas. Synopsis: An acceptable but still indecisive take on melodic death metal. Review: Despite deeper, gruffer vocals and a slightly more brutal and at times a techy, stop start take on

Diskreet – Infernal Rise Review

originally written by Jim Brandon Blur the lines even more. Break down the walls completely to the point where we can’t tell one genre from the other. There have been many occasions where I’ve seen

Daath – The Hinderers Review

originally written by Jim Brandon Upon the first listen of Daath’s sophomore effort The Hinderers, their Roadrunner Records debut, I knew they’d wind up on Ozzfest this year, and they have. It’s crystal clear that

Chimaira – Resurrection Review

Originally written by David Ochoa. I keep hoping to be proven wrong.  I keep hoping that Chimaira will somehow fulfill the potential they have always shown glimpses of having in a curveball album that is consistently uncompromising,

Type O Negative – Dead Again Review

Originally written by Jon Eardley Approaching the 20 year mark within the music business – this release being studio album number seven in that lengthy period of time – it seems the machine that Peter