Lisa Burke, Author at Cryptic Rock

Moonspell – From Down Below – Live 80 Meters Deep (Live Album Review)

Lisa BurkeLisa BurkeOctober 16, 2022

There is some great news on the Gothic Metal frontlines… Portugal’s own Moonspell has released a live album that specifically covers their outstanding 2021 release Hermitage. Entitled From Down Below – Live 80 Meters Deep, and released on Blu-Ray/DVD and as a standalone album September 23, ... Read More

Goatwhore – Angels Hung From The Arches Of Heaven (Album Review)

Lisa BurkeLisa BurkeOctober 3, 2022

Any Heavy Metal music that can perk up the ears of a cat is automatically deemed worth listening to. As it has been royally tested, Extreme Metal masters Goatwhore have passed this feat with flying colors on their new album Angels Hung from The Arches of ... Read More

Terrifier 2 (Movie Review)

Lisa BurkeLisa BurkeOctober 3, 2022

We are in the year 2022, and in the land of horror films, it is no easy task to bring in an original idea. However, there are plenty of other opportunities to make a successful Horror film. Set for release on October 6th in theaters ... Read More

Venom Inc. – There’s Only Black (Album Review)

Lisa BurkeLisa BurkeSeptember 27, 2022

Out of the Ashes of the legendary Venom’s past, in 2015, Venom Inc. was spawned. Embodying the spirit of Venom, but also a very separate entity, Venom Inc. took shape with former Venom mates Tony “Demolition Man” Dolan (bass/vocals) and Jeffrey “Mantas” Dunn (guitar) uniting. ... Read More

Megadeth – The Sick, the Dying… and the Dead! (Album Review)

Lisa BurkeLisa BurkeSeptember 23, 2022

Making Heavy Metal music for 39 years, Megadeth get credit for both longevity, but also sustained success. A cornerstone as part of the big four of Thrash Metal for many years running, the Dave Mustaine led Megadeth are back in action once again with another ... Read More

Lacrimas Profundere – How to Shroud Yourself With Night (Album Review)

Lisa BurkeLisa BurkeSeptember 11, 2022

Of all the Heavy Metal genres, Gothic Metal holds a special place in the hearts of those whose blood runs black from a darkness within. One of the best at their craft are German masters Lacrimas Profundere, a band who has been at it for ... Read More