Category: Reviews
Four to Score Across – the Black Spectrum
Our on-again-off-again Four to Score series typically features four reviews of albums we may have missed, each by a different member of the Last Rites staff. This time? All from yours truly, and all quick …
Various Artists – Ronnie James Dio: This is Your Life Review
I don’t have to tell you how great Ronnie James Dio was, or at least I shouldn’t. His shocking and tragic passing in 2010 was a huge blow to the metal world. It had lost …
Impetuous Ritual – Unholy Congregation Of Hypocritical Ambivalence Review
Having spent my fair share of time splashing around in the temperate waters of the heavy metal opinionarium, I’ve gotten the acute sense that plenty of fine folks are well and truly murked out. Sure, …
Zoldier Noiz – Regression Process Review
“…Let’s start with the dungeness crab salad with avocado mousse, and I’ll have the Moroccan spiced squab with orange-cumin carrots as my entree, please.” “Excellent choice. And for you, madam?” “I’ll have the arugala & …
Triptykon – Melana Chasmata Review
Originally Written by Jordan Campbell Thomas Gabriel Fischer’s career has been one of the most tumultuous in metal history. Recounting the 80s exploits of Hellhammer and Celtic Frost is unnecessary. Just as interesting—for completely different …
Cauldron Black Ram – Stalagmire Review
Originally written by Matt Longo I don’t hate fun. Part of the reason why so many of us curious, despondent, introverted, angry, energetic loons love the metal is its inherent emotional release. That being said, …
Salem’s Pot – ….Lurar Ut Dig På Prärien Review
originally written by Craig Hayes Weed, Satan, and loud guitars: the perfect trio. Packing tunes with sticky resin and lacing them with infernal intent has obviously fuelled many a hash high, paranoid low, or bong …
Dark Forest (UK) – The Awakening Review
I have to start this review off by getting something off my chest. It’s not exactly a grievance, and it certainly isn’t a complaint; it’s just something that’s been bugging me since I started spinning …