Generally Impressed With Riffs
Hello and welcome back to yet another Last Rites List Season (copyright pending). Today we present our annual delve into our favorites of The Short Stuff: extended plays (that’s what EP stands for), 7-inch splits, demos, and the like. These …
So, the thing about art is… it’s weird, right? Music, dance, painting, sculpture, poetry, yodeling, all of it. A human urge to express the inarticulable? Sure, grandpa. A desperate attempt to wrest some sort of permanence out of the face …
“You mock my pain!” “Life is pain, Highness. Anyone who says differently is selling something.” We Have the Power is a unique pain. One of life’s good pains, fortunately—like soreness from some good exercise. It looms every year around August, …
We’re nearing the end of 2024. Minds collectively swimming. Gasping for air. The 50-odd records we’re still getting to know in one hand. The few records we’ve decided are our anchor this year in the other. Confusing times, my friend. …
Originally written by Russ Wallin. Lover of Sin is a “solo” project by Maitri , who is a female member of the goth inspired Christian Death. This “solo” project just happens to feature the other …
Originally written by Ryan Plunkett From the frozen tundra’s of Ontario arrives Woods of Ypres. Combining elements of old black metal while still doing something original, this band is on the quick road to black …
Originally written by Ryan Plunkett When looking at title such as The Will to Kill, you just have this feeling in your gut that you know this album is going to kick your ass. Thankfully, …
Originally written by Russ Wallin. Shining III – Angst, Självdestruktivitetens Emissarie is the third album from “Shining” It consists of 6 tracks and runs just under 48 minutes. I don’t know much about this group …
Originally written by Ty Brookman After 6 years of slumber Sweden’s Grave rise from the dead with their latest death sludge ensemble entitled, Back from the Grave. Making a formidable name for themselves in the …
Originally written by Ryan Plunkett I have to say, Immolation has surprised the hell out of me with this release. Previous to Unholy Cult, I had enjoyed some of Immolation’s material, but could never fully …
Originally written by Russ Wallin. Legendary doomsters, Cathedral, have released a new album entitled “The Seventh Coming”. The name is actually written in Roman numerals for the album cover. Cathedral has always had interesting cover …
Originally written by Ryan Plunkett Through 10 years of perseverance, Phobia arrives with their latest effort, entitled Serenity Through Pain. Taking influence from hardcore punk and early grind, they create their own blend of crust-fueled …
