All posts by Old Guard

The retired elite of LastRites/MetalReview.

Nader Sadek – In The Flesh Review

originally written by Jim Brandon Death metal in general has been strangely quiet around these parts lately, but things are about to change. Almost from out of nowhere comes the debut album from Nader Sadek,

Benighted – Asylum Cave Review

Originally written by Erik Thomas I’ve been singing the praises of France’s Benighted as one of death metal’s best kept secrets here at MetalReview since 2003’s ICP, my first introduction to the band. And true death

Aosoth – III Review

originally written by Chris McDonald Since their inception in 2002, Aosoth has lurked patiently in the shadows while other French black metal projects like Antaeus, Blut Aus Nord, and Deathspell Omega have surged into the

Anaal Nathrakh – Passion Review

originally written by Jim Brandon Whether we choose to accept it or not, every single one of our favorite bands will eventually reach an impasse, and whether or not they traverse the flux successfully is

Woods of Ypres – Woods 4: The Green Album Review

Originally written by Jordan Campbell Woods of Ypres has come a long way; in fact, their current incarnation will sound completely alien to those that have failed to keep up with David Gold’s exploits since Against the

Hate Eternal – Phoenix Amongst The Ashes Review

Originally written by Justin Bean. I’ll be up front from the start and say that, like any self-respecting death metal fan, I’m a big supporter of Hate Eternal. I’m also in what seems to be the

Demonaz – March Of The Norse Review

Originally written by Jon Eardley While Abbath is undoubtedly the member that immediately comes to mind when the subject of Immortal arises, longtime fans are fully aware that every facet of that band’s operation has

Becoming The Archetype – Celestial Completion Review

Originally written by Erik Thomas If you were to put me on the spot and tell me to name one single Christian metal band that most typically angry non-Christian metalheads would tolerate, it would have