All posts by Old Guard

The retired elite of LastRites/MetalReview.

Antigama – Zeroland Review

Originally written by Jason Jordan. I like Poland. I like grind. I like Selfmadegod Records. I like Antigama. I like Zeroland. What I don’t like, however, is that this record is being touted as a full-length even

Catheter – Dimension 303 Review

Originally written by Jason Jordan. Out of the records unleashed by Selfmadegod as of late, Dimension 303 is my favorite. While I do have good things to say about Third Degree, Wojczech, and Antigama, Catheter upstage their fellow grind combatants. For starters,

Cradle of Filth – Peace Through Superior Firepower Review

Originally written by Jason Jordan. We have a lot to cover, so I’ll just get started. Cradle of Filth, on the whole, are both decent and divisive. I myself have heard their entire discography, and I

Akercocke – Words That Go Unspoken Deeds That Go Undone Review

Originally written by Ramar Pittance Synopsis: Another album of compelling death influenced black metal from Akercocke that ultimately rewards listeners willing to deal with its somewhat erratic pacing… Review: Is this a concept album? I

Indian – The Unquiet Sky Review

originally written by ZD Smith By some chance it seems that I’ve become the go-to guy for drone-doom and sludge metal. And I suppose that’s ok; this sort of style, lying as it does on

Bible of the Devil – Brutality Majesty Eternity Review

Originally written by Chris Chellis. A lot of comparisons have been thrown at this group haphazardly, most extremely loosely based in truth, from AC/DC to Motorhead, but what Bible of the Devil can be compared to best is an amalgamation

Nocturnal Rites – Grand Illusion Review

Originally written by Chris Chellis. Now here’s a power metal album I can sink my teeth into without worrying about any hidden aluminum foil. Take the name of the album with a grain of salt,

Theatres Des Vampires – Pleasure And Pain Review

Originally written by Jeremy Garner Pleasure and Pain is the follow-up to the 2004 release Nightbreed of Macabria. I never got a chance to hear that album, but to be honest, I’m glad I didn’t. However,