Tag: Varathron

Crossing The Fiery Path: Into Thy Mighty World Of Hellenic Black Metal
The importance of Bathory to black metal can never be overstated. By 1990, Quorthon had already laid out the blueprints for every black metal scene of any major relevance, and this was three years before …

Best Of 2018 – Ryan’s 20 Albums That Did The Damn Thing
Metal indisputably has a penchant for melodrama, from the larger-than-life stage shows to the rumors and stories that weave their way into the fabric of heavy metal legend. Sensationalism has followed metal since the earliest …

Best Of 2018 – Manny-O-War: Death To The Feeble Masses
It was yet another year spent on Last Rites Semi-Permanent Probation for Manny. Sure, the crew briefly allowed me off after Maryland Deathfest, but alas, it was merely a tease. I was back on Last …

Best Of 2018 – Last Rites Combined Staff Top 25
You’re here! Welcome! So glad you could make it. So, how was the flight? Wait, what? You walked here? All the way from January 1st? You walked here all the way from January 1st. Wow. …

Varathron – Patriarchs of Evil Review
While it gains less attention than its Scandinavian parallel, the Hellenic black metal scene has been one of the most creative and daring over its nearly 30 year existence. Hungry and experimental projects pop up …