Gerard Smith, Author at Cryptic Rock

Halestorm shatter The Space at Westbury, NY 11-25-14

Gerard SmithGerard SmithDecember 2, 2014

One of Hard Rock’s most electrifying acts over the past five years has been Red Lion, Pennsylvania’s Halestorm. Fronted by the charismatic natural Rock vocalist Lzzy Hale, the band has risen from supporting act to headliner in no time. With irresistible swagger and style, the ... Read More

Bob Seger – Ride Out (Album Review)

Gerard SmithGerard SmithNovember 20, 2014

Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Bob Seger has been a Rock Americana icon for over four decades now. Having released seven albums before 1975’s two time platinum Beautiful Loser, none of which generated any major sales despite plenty of outstanding material. Following the success of Beautiful Loser, ... Read More

Yob – Clearing the Path to Ascend (Album Review)

Gerard SmithGerard SmithNovember 20, 2014

Eugene, Oregon’s Yob is as doomy as doom metal gets. They continually churn out epic dirges replete with downtuned guitars, gloomy lyrics, and eerie atmospherics. In 2014 they released their sixth full length record. Entitled Clearing the Path to Ascend, the album marks their first on ... Read More

Blues Pills – Blues Pills (Album Review)

Gerard SmithGerard SmithNovember 17, 2014

Three years ago, Former Radio Moscow members Zack Anderson (bass) and Cory Berry (drums) met singer Elin Larsson, and formed Blues Pills. The trio recorded a two song demo, and were signed by Crusher Records. After signing teenage guitarist Dorian Sorriaux, they recorded and released ... Read More

Mono – The Last Dawn & Rays of Darkness (Album Review)

Gerard SmithGerard SmithNovember 4, 2014

Influenced by a range of musicians from Classical composers such as Ludwig Van Beethoven to noise mongers Sonic Youth, Japan’s Mono crafts elegant soundscapes teeming with intricate interplay between members Takaakira “Taka” Goto (lead guitar), Hideki “Yoda” Suematsu (rhythm guitar), Tamaki Kunishi (bass, guitar, piano), ... Read More

Spoon – They Want My Soul (Album Review)

Gerard SmithGerard SmithOctober 23, 2014

A staple in dorm rooms for the last eighteen years, Austin, Texas’s Spoon has blazed a solid career based on smart, oftentimes quirky lyrics and subject matter coupled with tight playing. They continually teeter on the fringe musically with plenty of dynamics and sonic soundscapes, ... Read More

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Halestorm shatter The Space at Westbury, NY 11-25-14

Bob Seger – Ride Out (Album Review)

Yob – Clearing the Path to Ascend (Album Review)

Blues Pills – Blues Pills (Album Review)

Mono – The Last Dawn & Rays of Darkness (Album Review)

Spoon – They Want My Soul (Album Review)

Halestorm shatter The Space at Westbury, NY 11-25-14

Bob Seger – Ride Out (Album Review)

Yob – Clearing the Path to Ascend (Album Review)

Blues Pills – Blues Pills (Album Review)

Mono – The Last Dawn & Rays of Darkness (Album Review)

Spoon – They Want My Soul (Album Review)

This Week in Horror Movie History – The Entity (1983)

This Week In Horror Movie History – Children of the Corn II: The Final Sacrifice (1993)

This Week In Horror Movie History – Return of the Living Dead Part II (1988)

Developing Artist Showcase – Alice Merton

Developing Artist Showcase – Lightworker

Developing Artist Showcase – Creeper

Interview – Ryan Meyer of Highly Suspect

Interview – Corey Schenck of Pangaea

Interview – Peggy March

Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga (Movie Review)

Seeds Of Mary – LOVE (Album Review)

Body Count – Merciless (Album Review)