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.

Mark Lanegan Band – Somebody’s Knocking (Album Review)

Adrian BreemanAdrian BreemanOctober 17, 2019

Inscrutable Vocalist Mark Lanegan is back with Somebody’s Knocking, his latest solo work under the Mark Lanegan Band moniker. Due on Friday, October 18th, the album will see release through Heavenly Recordings, his recent home for 2017’s Gargoyle as well as two collaborations with Duke ... Read More

Fastball – The Help Machine (Album Review)

Vincent PozzolanoVincent PozzolanoOctober 17, 2019

Platinum-selling Rock trio Fastball has been releasing solid album after album for over 20 years thanks to their infectious grooves, irresistible melodies, and whimsical lyrics. In fact, to many Fastball fans delight, they returned way back in 2017 with the album Step into Light. Their ... Read More

Black Stone Cherry – Black To Blues, Vol. 2 (EP Review)

Nina MendeNina MendeOctober 16, 2019

Everyone has their influences and inspirations, some which are less obvious, while others are clear as daylight in what they create. Such is the case with Kentucky’s own Black Stone Cherry who has been less than shy about their Blues Rock love and admiration. In ... Read More

The Magpie Salute – High Water II (Album Review)

Vincent PozzolanoVincent PozzolanoOctober 15, 2019

Formed back in 2016 after an impromptu jam up in Woodstock, New York, The Magpie Salute has been turning on crowds for the last 3 years with their infectious brand of Southern Rock-n-Roll. Led by Guitarist/Singer-Songwriter Rich Robinson, it certainly helps to have top class ... Read More

Rob Halford with Family & Friends – Celestial (Album Review)

Adrian BreemanAdrian BreemanOctober 15, 2019

Legendary Metal God Rob Halford is set to release Celestial, a fresh album of Christmas music, on Friday, October 18th through Legacy Recordings/Sony. Best known for his work with Judas Priest, which bracket his solo efforts under the guises of Fight, Two, and his eponymous ... Read More

Ivy Crown – Echo (Album Review)

Jeannie BlueJeannie BlueOctober 15, 2019

King Diamond. Mercyful Fate. Volbeat. All killer bands, all from Denmark. Now, it is time for the men to move over so that the Danish ladies can rock! Melodic Metalcore outfit Ivy Crown are prepared to ascend the throne with their debut disc, Echo, which ... Read More

Music Reviews

Mark Lanegan Band – Somebody’s Knocking (Album Review)

Fastball – The Help Machine (Album Review)

Black Stone Cherry – Black To Blues, Vol. 2 (EP Review)

The Magpie Salute – High Water II (Album Review)

Rob Halford with Family & Friends – Celestial (Album Review)

Ivy Crown – Echo (Album Review)

Mark Lanegan Band – Somebody’s Knocking (Album Review)

Fastball – The Help Machine (Album Review)

Black Stone Cherry – Black To Blues, Vol. 2 (EP Review)

The Magpie Salute – High Water II (Album Review)

Rob Halford with Family & Friends – Celestial (Album Review)

Ivy Crown – Echo (Album Review)

Interview – Lance Henriksen

Interview – Michael Gross Talks The Return of Tremors

Interview – Ihsahn Talks ‘Amr

Audrey Rose (Blu-ray Edition Review)

Chelsea Grin – Suffer In Hell (Album Review)

Serj Tankian – Perplex Cities (EP Review)