Category: Features
Chris Redar’s Top 10 of 2013 – B.S. Free
Originally written by Chris Redar Lot of shit happened this year, huh? Let’s talk about some fuckin’ music. • • • • • 10. KATALEPSY – AUTOPSYCHOSIS This was described more than once as tech. …
Dave Pirtle’s Top 10 of 2013 – The Blitz
Well, this has certainly been an interesting year. In late 2012, I became a father; in June, I said goodbye to KSJS-FM after 13 years of bringing metal to the Bay Area (not that anybody …
I’d Still Rather Be With Some Animals – Bat, Harm Wülf, The Lion’s Daughter and Indian Blanket, Pigs
Originally written by Matt Longo Before I came to Last Rites (then Metal Review), I was still writing fairly regular articles on my site, Mind over Metal. I compiled an article twenty months ago with an animal …
Jordan Campbell’s Top 10 of 2013 – That Guy
Originally written by Jordan Campbell 2013 was the year when I became That Guy. Back in the day — when there was actually a reason to read print ‘zines — I’d pore over the staff …
We Have the Power! – The 10 Most Satisfying Power Metal Albums Of The Last 10 Years, Pt. 2
As expressed in part 1 of this editorial a few days ago – I am in no way embarrassed about flaunting a love for power metal. It’s a genre that delivers a much needed lift …
We Have the Power! – The 10 Most Satisfying Power Metal Albums Of The Last 10 Years, Pt. 1
If I had a buck for every moment someone asked me how I’m able to “tolerate power metal,” I’d probably be rolling in a fleet of Ferraris regal enough to make Yngwie’s head spin for …
Captain’s Best Of 2013: WERE TEH HELL IS CARGUTS?
TEN QUICK ODES TO MY GENERAL TERRIBLENESS: • 2013 was a banner year for death metal, yet none of it made my top ten. I am a terrible human being for not allowing Vastum‘s excellent …