All posts by Old Guard

The retired elite of LastRites/MetalReview.

Mouth of the Architect – The Ties That Blind Review

Originally written by Erik Thomas Amid all the large name metal releases that saw the light of day on August 22nd, 2006, one that might slip under the radar is the sophomore effort from Ohio’s Mouth

Intronaut – Void Review

Originally written by Erik Thomas After the crushing, debut EP, Null from this supergroup of sorts (Intronautboasts members of Impaled, Anubis Rising and Uphill Battle), Void was definitely one of my most anticipated releases of the great CD explosion of August 22, 2006.

Sulaco – Tearing Through The Roots Review

originally written by Jim Brandon I really hate giving a history lesson at the start of my reviews, but in this case, it’s more than warranted. Sulaco is a Rochester 3-piece decimation unit consisting of

Mercenary – The Hours That Remain Review

originally written by Jim Brandon For those of you hoping Mercenary would release 11 Dreams Pt.2 with their greatly anticipated followup, The Hours That Remain, you probably won’t be getting what you’re looking for. Just

Agalloch – Ashes Against The Grain Review

Originally written by Jason Jordan. Following Pale Folklore and The Mantle is not an easy task – much less improving on them – but Agalloch have done both. Ashes Against the Grain is the band’s finest full-length: a classy, pristine offering of atmospheric,

Sahg – Sahg I Review

originally written by Jim Brandon Formed by members of Manngard, Gorgoroth and Audrey Horne, Bergen, Norway’s Sahg are poised to become the next buzz band that people will get tired of hearing nothing but praise

Torchbearer – Warnaments Review

originally written by Jim Brandon Since becoming a contributor to this site, as well as the site I previously wrote for, it’s become apparent to me just how impossible it is to be totally aware

Giant Squid – Metridium Fields Review

originally written by Jim Brandon There’s a lot of shit coming out in August & September, and those of us on a budget need to think wisely as to where we put our money. I’ve