Tag: Black
Agalloch – The Serpent & The Sphere Review
Originally written by Jordan Campbell At the risk of stating the obvious, Agalloch is regarded as something of a critical darling. Since their second album, The Mantle, was released in 2002, the band has enjoyed …
Entartung – Peccata Mortalia Review
The problem with jam bands is that they suck. Sure, they may be technically proficient, but if you want great musicianship and awful songs, there’s a plethora of tech-death bands that noodle along their frets …
Lord Mantis – Death Mask Review
originally written by Jim Brandon Decadence and irreverence have never been in short commodity among metalheads, and I tend to think our beloved scene filters its audience at a fairly respectable pace. The hangers-on drop …
Cormorant – Earth Diver Review
Originally written by Chris Redar I know it’s my job as a critic to be able to use an objective set of criteria to subjectively judge an album based on the audience said album will …
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 …
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, …
Thantifaxath – Sacred White Noise Review
Originally written by Chris Redar From Metal Archives: No band members are credited on the liner notes of the band’s sole recording. The 3 members of the band would like to remain anonymous. This includes live …