All posts by Old Guard

The retired elite of LastRites/MetalReview.

Bosse-de-Nage – III Review

Originally written by Ramar Pittance Bosse-de-Nage’s III — nominally a black metal album, but truly and thankfully so much more — is 2012’s best album distinctly about being alive in 2012. Here’s a question I think is worth

Rage Nucléaire – Unrelenting Fucking Hatred

Originally written by Jordan Campbell It’s a strange phenomenon in heavy metal: Rarity begets esteem, and exclusivity breeds desire. Whereas, say, the world of professional sports tends to reward consistency, dominance, and longevity, metal legends

Dragged Into Sunlight – Widowmaker Review

Originally written by Matt Longo What set apart the Dragged into Sunlight debut Hatred for Mankind was its sense of purpose — a singular, grimy probing finger reaching across the pond from Liverpool as a

Wintersun – Time I Review

originally written by Chris McDonald After eight years, countless delays, and a tremendous amount of both eager and aggravated anticipation, Wintersun‘s second opus is finally upon us. We’ll just go ahead and bypass discussion of

The Devil – The Devil Review

Originally written by Matt Longo We in metal circles sure dig Old Scratch. He’s clawed his way into our imagery, themes, and often, band names. His own moniker mutates, and everything from Mephistopheles to Satan

Obscenity – Atrophied In Anguish Review

originally written by Chris McDonald It’s always a rather interesting and humbling experience as a reviewer to cover a band that has been toiling away in almost complete obscurity for as long as Germany’s Obscenity

Dethklok – Dethalbum III Review

Originally written by Rae Amitay Metalocalypse is a phenomenally funny show with one of the best soundtracks around, provided by Brendon Small and an all-star supporting cast (Bryan Beller and Gene Hoglan). They execute the

Gypsyhawk – Revelry & Resilience Review

Originally written by Matt Longo Gypsyhawk is so much fun that I wish they stuck in my brain more easily. Musically, this is similar material to that tackled by dudes like Holy Cauldron Wizzard Enforcer