Category: Features
Arsis And The Curse Of The Classic Debut
Putting out a classic with your first album is a curse. Well, it’s just a bit of a curse, of course, because the percentage of bands and artists that actually put out a classic at …
Desolation Realm – Desolation Realm Review
Fast Rites: because sometimes brevity is fundamental. Subtlety is for hosebags. Sometimes, at least. And particularly in those cases where a new band decides to re-grip the blade once swung by a primo band that …
Last Rites’ Facebook Albums Of The Week: October 14th – October 20th
“Album Of The Day” is a Last Rites Facebook feature we started whose purpose is quite straight-forward: highlight one album per day and say a few words about it. Understanding that not everyone chooses to …
Skulmagot – Skulled To Death Review
FAST RITES: because sometimes brevity is fundamental. First appearances can be deceiving. For example, I know I would expect a band with a name like Skulmagot to be some sort of gregrnd band or, at …
Cavernus – Non Omnis Moriar Review
50 Forts Along the Ryan: Sometimes a release comes to the attention of Last Rites that just screams “Death Metal Dossier,” so naturally the first thing to do is tell Manny to get his ass …
Disappointment Is Like A Pig Which Has Been Destroyed
Krokus. I heard the song “Winning Man” on the radio, on 99 FM back when 99 FM played a lot of cool music along with the incredibly not cool music of Fleetwood Mac (post P. …
Last Rites’ Facebook Albums Of The Week: October 7th – October 13th
“Album Of The Day” is a Last Rites Facebook feature we started whose purpose is quite straight-forward: highlight one album per day and say a few words about it. Understanding that not everyone chooses to …
An Interview With Chewy Of Voivod: Global Warming, Jazz And Belonging
By now you’ve likely heard Voivod’s fourteenth studio LP, The Wake. If you haven’t, then get your tuchas in gear and check it out immediately. You can read an absolutely lovely review of that album …