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Collective Soul – Dosage (25th Anniversary Vinyl Review)

CrypticRockCrypticRockApril 15, 2024

When Collective Soul first emerged onto the Rock scene in the earlier part of the ‘90s they quickly stood out with a sound all their own. Starting out somewhere between Grunge and Alternative Rock, their debut 1994 single “Shine” immersed you with an irresistible riff ... Read More

Interview – Ian Hunter

CrypticRockCrypticRockApril 12, 2024

Few in the Rock-n-Roll world have a rich, expansive history quite like Ian Hunter. A singer, songwriter, and all around talented musician, Hunter’s unpredictable story in music spans over 7 decades with so many tales to tell. Recognized as the leader of Mott the Hoople, ... Read More

Interview – Uli Jon Roth

CrypticRockCrypticRockApril 8, 2024

All too often we get hung up on labeling music one thing or the other in an attempt to better understand it. While this can make something more marketable to reach particular audiences, the truth is there are times where something fits under a much ... Read More

TÝR – Battle Ballads (Album Review)

Hannah Means-ShannonHannah Means-ShannonApril 8, 2024

TÝR, the Faroe Islands-based Viking Metal group, are set to deliver their ninth full-length studio album, Battle Ballads, on April 12, 2024 via Metal Blade Records. Following their 2019 album Hel, TÝR also collaborated in 2020 with the Symphony Orchestra of the Faroe Islands, resulting ... Read More

Ministry, Gary Numan, & Front Line Assembly Make History In Denver, CO 4-2-24

Rafi ShlosmanRafi ShlosmanApril 8, 2024

When chatting with fellow peers about musical interests you will always encounter a few bands that are mentioned to the other party that they are not familiar with. Reactions however to the differences in musical variety simply depend on who the band is. Mention a ... Read More

The Mysteries of Bradshaw Ranch (Documentary Review)

Lauren HopkinsLauren HopkinsApril 8, 2024

There is a certain je ne sais quoi about the paranormal or the unexplained that captivate the minds of all ages and ethnicities. In 2024 alone, the infamous Skinwalker Ranch was discovered to have everything from UAPS (Unidentified Aerial Phenomenon) to the paranormal. Thus expanding ... Read More