Jason Rhode, Author at Cryptic Rock

Developing Artist Showcase – Dead in 5

Jason RhodeJason RhodeJune 1, 2015

It is rare for an established band to have shades of different groups that spans forty years. It is even more rare for a new Indie band to have shades of groups that cover a forty year span. Dead in 5 is one of those ... Read More

Anti-Flag – American Spring (Album Review)

Jason RhodeJason RhodeMay 26, 2015

Pittsburgh, PA’s Anti-Flag believe that Rock-N-Roll does not have to be shallow escapism, that strong messages can and should be conveyed through entertainment, thrusting them to the forefront, so people had to take notice. Formed in 1988 by singer/guitarist Justin Sane and drummer Pat Thetic, who ... Read More

Insane Clown Posse – The Marvelous Missing Link: Lost (Album Review)

Jason RhodeJason RhodeMay 21, 2015

Insane Clown Posse; Violent J (Joseph Bruce) and Shaggy 2 Dope (Joseph Utsler), came straight out of Detroit Michigan, specifically Oak Park, listening to pioneering Hip Hop groups like 3rd Bass, Beastie Boys, N.W.A, as well as local rappers like Awesome Dre while backyard wrestling. ... Read More

25 Years of digging on Tremors

Jason RhodeJason RhodeMay 13, 2015

There is something about a well-placed scare following a comedic sequence that gives people giddy if not nervous giggles. The Comedy/Horror genre has been popular as far back as 1920 beginning with Haunted Spooks. Ninety-five years later, nothing has changed. That is why the film Tremors ... Read More

Future Leaders of the World – Reveal (Album Review)

Jason RhodeJason RhodeMay 11, 2015

Hailing out of Buffalo, New York, guitarist/singer Phil Taylor conjured the concept of Future Leaders of the World, aka F.L.O.W., some thirteen years ago. After moving to Los Angeles, Taylor got the attention of Puddle of Mudd’s Mike Flynn, which, in turn, opened the door ... Read More

Halestorm – Into the Wild Life (Album Review)

Jason RhodeJason RhodeMay 11, 2015

Pennsylvanians Halestorm have been on a steady climb toward the top of the Hard Rock world for a decade now. Active for almost two decades, the band’s founders Lzzy (guitars/vocals) and Arejay Hale (drums) began while still kids writing music and aspiring to be in ... Read More

Jason Rhode

Developing Artist Showcase – Dead in 5

Anti-Flag – American Spring (Album Review)

Insane Clown Posse – The Marvelous Missing Link: Lost (Album Review)

25 Years of digging on Tremors

Future Leaders of the World – Reveal (Album Review)

Halestorm – Into the Wild Life (Album Review)

Developing Artist Showcase – Dead in 5

Anti-Flag – American Spring (Album Review)

Insane Clown Posse – The Marvelous Missing Link: Lost (Album Review)

25 Years of digging on Tremors

Future Leaders of the World – Reveal (Album Review)

Halestorm – Into the Wild Life (Album Review)

This Week in Horror Movie History – Poltergeist (1982)

This Week in Horror Movie History – Demons (1986)

This Week in Horror Movie History – Firestarter (1984)

Interview – Kimi Shelter of Starbenders

Interview – Christofer Malmström of Darkane

Interview – John Gallagher of Raven

The Stepfather (4K Ultra HD Collector’s Edition Review)

St. Vincent – All Born Screaming (Album Review)

Squirm (Special Edition Blu-ray Review)