All posts by Old Guard

The retired elite of LastRites/MetalReview.

Still Rotten to the Gore – Gorguts, Carcass, and Heavy Metal Commerce

Originally written by Jordan Campbell The 2014 Decibel Magazine tour concluded in Maryland last Sunday. It was a big deal. We should probably say something about it. Here’s the thing, though. Concert reviews typically shove

Triptykon – Melana Chasmata Review

Originally Written by Jordan Campbell Thomas Gabriel Fischer’s career has been one of the most tumultuous in metal history. Recounting the 80s exploits of Hellhammer and Celtic Frost is unnecessary. Just as interesting—for completely different

Harbingers Of Pain, Possessors Of Power – An Interview With Whiplash

originally written by Juho Mikkonen Not many underground metal albums have been able to establish such a cult following as Whiplash’s 1985 full-length debut, Power and Pain (featured in the ninth installment of you know

Cauldron Black Ram – Stalagmire Review

Originally written by Matt Longo I don’t hate fun. Part of the reason why so many of us curious, despondent, introverted, angry, energetic loons love the metal is its inherent emotional release. That being said,

Mainstreaming Metal – Part 4: Hanging Hipsters

originally written by Craig Hayes This is the fourth installment in a five-part series. In Mainstreaming Metal, LR scribe Craig Hayes looks back on his experiences as a beacon for underground heavy metal within the

5Q5A – Argus

originally written by Erik Highter In a just world, Argus would roam across the landscape, laying waste to every village they pass like the great rock gods of yore. Like Conan, they would crush their

Weird Sunday – How To Write A Review: Three Easy Steps

Originally written by Ian Chainey More Skull Fist: Facebook Youtube Buy Chasing the Dream at the NoiseArt Records Shop. Intro/Outro Music By: The Sequence of Prime

Salem’s Pot – ….Lurar Ut Dig På Prärien Review

originally written by Craig Hayes Weed, Satan, and loud guitars: the perfect trio. Packing tunes with sticky resin and lacing them with infernal intent has obviously fuelled many a hash high, paranoid low, or bong