All posts by Old Guard

The retired elite of LastRites/MetalReview.

Slaughter – Fuck Of Death Review

Originally written by Nin Chan In an ideal world, I wouldn’t have to write an introductory blurb about Slaughter. Their names would be on the lips of every hair gel brandishing, Jnco-panted mallrat, every mohawked

Prostitute Disfigurement – Left In Grisly Fashion Review

Originally written by Ian Duncan-Brown. Ah, Prostitute Disfigurement. When one hears a band name like that, one might think, “I bet their merchandise doesn’t sell too well,” or “I bet they suck and all they have

Beatrik – Journey Through The End Of Life (Reissue) Review

Originally written by Nin Chan This is just bloody brilliant. With so many modern bands anxious to out-Varg each other in a post-Burzum epoch, the thought of another Vikernes-influenced outfit is hardly a titillating proposition.

Nile – Annihilation Of The Wicked Review

Originally written by Ian Duncan-Brown. Annihilation of the Wicked is a very good album. Although the initial euphoria of this release has worn off for me, I can still tell that there is excellent material here. Nile were

Pelican – March Into The Sea Review

Originally written by Erik Thomas Two tracks 32 minutes- an extended version of a track of the forth comingThe Fire in Our Throats Beckons the Thaw (“March into the Sea”) and a Justin Broadrick remix of “Angel Tears”

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Bane – The Note Review

Originally written by Drew Ailes There don’t seem to be too many hardcore bands that “true” fans of the genre as well as new kids just delving into the sound can agree on. Hence why

Midnight – Complete And Total Fucking Midnight Review

Originally written by Nin Chan WUARGHHHH THIS BAND RULES!!!!! I had never even HEARD of these bastards till some rabid metalhead mentioned them on the Barbarian Wrath message board, and having been blown away by

Throne Of Katarsis – Helvete: Det Iskalde Mørket Review

Originally written by Kris Yancey Truncated review: The band’s from Norway, the album’s in black and white, they’re covered in corpsepaint, sing about cold winds and blasphemy, and they have the word “Throne” in the