Category: Features
Missing Pieces: The Best Of What We Missed In 2026 So Far, Vol. 2
This is part 2 of our annual Missing Pieces series, when we cover stuff we dig that we missed upon initial release. Part 1 can be viewed here, and part 3 is coming Friday. Enjoy! …
Missing Pieces: The Best Of What We Missed In 2026 So Far, Vol. 1
Boy, it sure is hot outside, isn’t it? Here we are in the dead of summer, the dog days, if you will, and we figure maybe you could use some things to help improve your …
Staff Infections – July 2026
Greetings once again, dear readers. It’s time for Staff Infections, where we listen, you read and everybody has fun. Before we get to the fun part, however, we should acknowledge the recent passing of a …
Diamonds & Rust: The Rise And Decline Of Crossover – Just How Weird Was The Crumbsuckers’ Beast On My Back?
So, there’s a thing that happens behind the scenes at Last Rites HQ called ‘Sunday Funday’ where we each pick a random album for the LR collective to listen to during the week, and then …
A Devil’s Dozen – Blut Aus Nord
For Vindsval, Blut Aus Nord’s many modes are the point. “Our albums are built around the control of contrasts — darkness and light continually feed one another, and the band’s entire discography is shaped by …
250 Top American Metal Albums For 250 Years Of America, Part 5
For the 250th anniversary of America, Last Rites is featuring 250 of the greatest American metal albums ever made, and here we are at the end of the road. Please note that these albums are …
250 Top American Metal Albums For 250 Years Of America, Part 4
For the 250th anniversary of America, Last Rites is featuring 250 of the greatest American metal albums ever made, and here we are at Part Four, already. Please note that these albums are not ranked …
250 Top American Metal Albums For 250 Years Of America, Part 3
For the 250th anniversary of America, Last Rites is featuring 250 of the greatest American metal albums ever made, and here we are at Part III, already. Please note that these albums are not ranked …