Music Reviews

In-depth, thoughtful, well-written reviews of a broad spectrum of music. Everything from Rock-n-Roll, Heavy Metal, and Pop to Hip Hop and Blues is covered on Cryptic Rock Magazine.

Hot Nuns – Rude, Dumb & Anxious (EP Review)

While their “day job” is with the exceptionally eclectic outfit Blood Command—who delivered their Return of The Arsonist EP in April 2019—Drummer/Vocalist Sigurd Haakaas and Bassist/Vocalist Yngve Andersen spend their free time dressed as Hot Nuns. Or, well, performing under the moniker. Prepare yourselves: the ... Read More

Paradise Lost – Obsidian (Album Review)

Paradise Lost has shown time and time again that musical ingenuity takes precedence over anything else. That includes their image, sound, and appeasing any particular group of people. In fact, to many, this is one of the band’s most endearing qualities. One of the original ... Read More