All posts by Old Guard

The retired elite of LastRites/MetalReview.

Napalm Death – Leaders Not Followers: Part 2 Review

Originally written by Drew Ailes Kicking off with a Cryptic Slaughter cover, how can an album possibly go wrong? It can’t. Napalm Death, a band that could be paid tribute to themselves, cover a variety of classic punk,

Therion – Lemuria/Sirius B Review

Originally written by Erik Thomas Therion have always been ambitious and now with the 2 album release (the albums are not available separately) of Lemuria/Sirius B, Christofer Johnsson and Co. have outdone themselves. That’s not

Ancient – Night Visit Review

Originally written by Drew Ailes Look who decided to stop by. It’s Ancient, a once legendary band I declared to have become one of the most ridiculous and piss-poor acts in all of black metal. I’d

Malleus Maleficarum – des bibles des hymnes des icones Review

Originally written by Drew Ailes Malleus Maleficarum. Wasn’t that the name of the witch from Sleeping Beauty? Remember when she turns into a giant dragon at the end? Man. That shit was pretty awesome. Malleus Maleficarum isn’t

Pig Destroyer – Terrifyer Review

Originally written by Drew Ailes Virginia’s destructive three piece returns with yet another crushing Relapse release that’s two and a half years in the making. So did they get a bassist yet, or what? No.

Malignancy – Cross Species Transmutation Review

Originally written by Ramar Pittance Malignancy is a name I’ve always heard thrown around in metal circles, but I’ve never actually had the opportunity to hear any material. Even though I can’t say that I’ve

Nasum – Shift Review

Originally written by Drew Ailes Although easily one of the bigger labels around, Relapse consistently releases quality album after quality album. I’d love to talk shit about Relapse, I really would, but I just can’t.

Vader – The Beast Review

Originally written by Tim Pigeon “VAAAAAADERRRRR! \m/” If I had my way, I’d just write that line and pass it in for a D . But, we have higher standards here, and that would be