Hannah Means-Shannon, Author at Cryptic Rock

Marty Friedman – Drama (Album Review)

Hannah Means-ShannonHannah Means-ShannonMay 15, 2024

Internationally known American-born and Japan-based Guitarist Marty Friedman is set to release his new solo album Drama on May 17, 2024 via Frontiers Music s.r.l.. His first album since 2021, it marks an interesting transition from his intermittent Tokyo Jukebox series; where he covers Japanese ... 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

The Black Keys – Ohio Players (Album Review)

Hannah Means-ShannonHannah Means-ShannonApril 1, 2024

Closing in on their 12th studio album, Indie Rock duo The Black Keys will be releasing Ohio Players via Nonesuch/Warner Records on April 5, 2024. Looking back, while their 2021 Hill Country Blues covers album Delta Kream took them deeper into their musical roots, and 2022’s Dropout Boogie was hailed as approachable and ... Read More

The Haunt – Do Not Resuscitate (EP Review)

Hannah Means-ShannonHannah Means-ShannonApril 1, 2024

Out of Florida, The Haunt are a Alt-Rock band focused around siblings Anastasia Grace Haunt (vocals) and Maxamillion “Max” Haunt (vocals, guitar, production). Perhaps still very new to some, they previously released two EPs, amassed a ton of streams, and are now set to unveil their ... Read More

Sylvaine – Eg Er Framand (EP Review)

Hannah Means-ShannonHannah Means-ShannonMarch 18, 2024

Sylvaine, the Ambient Post-Metal project of Oslo-based Kathrine Shepard, will be releasing new EP Eg Er Framand on March 22, 2024 via Season of Mist. For those who have always been attracted to her music because of her ability to incorporate traditional Folk elements, this ... Read More

The Dandy Warhols – Rockmaker (Review)

Hannah Means-ShannonHannah Means-ShannonMarch 13, 2024

Portland, Oregon-based Psych Rock band The Dandy Warhols are devotees of experimentation. That in mind, their 12th album Rockmaker, out on March 15, 2024 via Sunset Blvd. Records, takes them down a new road as they incorporate a heavier, even more guitar-driven sound. People expect ... Read More

Hannah Means-Shannon

Marty Friedman – Drama (Album Review)

TÝR – Battle Ballads (Album Review)

The Black Keys – Ohio Players (Album Review)

The Haunt – Do Not Resuscitate (EP Review)

Sylvaine – Eg Er Framand (EP Review)

The Dandy Warhols – Rockmaker (Review)

Marty Friedman – Drama (Album Review)

TÝR – Battle Ballads (Album Review)

The Black Keys – Ohio Players (Album Review)

The Haunt – Do Not Resuscitate (EP Review)

Sylvaine – Eg Er Framand (EP Review)

The Dandy Warhols – Rockmaker (Review)

This Week In Horror Movie History – Stigmata (1999)

This Week in Horror Movie History – Flash Gordon (1980)

This Week in Horror Movie History – Visiting Hours (1982)

Developing Artist Showcase – Vipërwitch

Developing Artist Showcase – Vermilia

Developing Artist Showcase – Black Smoke Trigger

Interview – Clayne Crawford & Summer Shelton

Interview – Bishop Briggs

Interview – Henry Thomas & Sarah Lind

The Native Howl – Sons of Destruction (Album Review)

The The – Ensoulment (Album Review)

Blood Star (Movie Review)