Tag: Century Media
Insomnium – One For Sorrow Review
Originally written by Rae Amitay Insomnium takes the rather vague classification of ‘melodic death metal’ and creates their own melancholic, complex, and driving definition. Above The Weeping World was a masterpiece; Across the Dark felt a …
Krisiun – The Great Execution Review
For no real reason other than the foolish human yearning for order and symmetry, I’ve often thought of the ‘Big Three’ of German thrash – Sodom, Destruction, and Kreator – as having a cross-hemispheric counterpart …
ICS Vortex – Storm Seeker Review
Originally written by Rae Amitay Simen Hestnæs, also known as ICS Vortex, has achieved metal notoriety through his work with Arcturus, Borknagar, and of course, Dimmu Borgir. His abilities have always been apparent, and his recent …
Sonne Adam – Transformation Review
Let’s think about album covers for a while, shall we? Much like lyrics, album art is one of those things that usually matters only when it is either exceptionally good or exceptionally bad. Nevertheless, when …
In Flames – Sounds of a Playground Fading Review
My sanity – and musical taste – has been subject to question for quite some time now. I’m more apt to disagree with the opinions of my fellow Last Rites staffers than not, and tend …
The Haunted – Unseen Review
Originally written by Sasha Horn My verdict is in. And I just know that you’ve been holding your breath… Many thanks, dizzy dudes and dames. This procrastination turned out to be a blessing in disguise, …
Deicide – To Hell With God Review
Originally written by Erik Thomas So it appears that Glen Benton has gotten all the personal, anti-marriage, anti-wife and divorce bullshit that filled the In Torment In Hell awfulness of 2008’s lame ‘Til Death Do Us …
The Crown – Doomsday King Review
Originally written by Jordan Campbell It’s been a while since this album’s release, so advance apologies to those that expected prompt analysis. Something as (purportedly) monumental as The Crown‘s reunion album should be dissected posthaste, should …