Lauren Hopkins, Author at Cryptic Rock

From Ashes to New – Panic (Album Review)

Lauren HopkinsLauren HopkinsAugust 26, 2020

Emerging back in 2013, Lancaster, PA’s From Ashes to New has steadily become a fan favorite on the Alternative Metal scene. Founded and fronted by Matt Brandyberry, they have put out two successful full-length albums in 2016 and 2018, found mainstream success with the singles ... Read More

Most Wanted (Movie Review)

Lauren HopkinsLauren HopkinsJuly 23, 2020

Back in 1989, a man by the name of Alain Olivier was arrested in Bangkok, Thailand and charged with the intention to traffic heroin. Convicted, Olivier spent eight years in prison for something he claims he was set up for. That is right, Olivier claims ... Read More

The Naked and Famous – Recover (Album Review)

Lauren HopkinsLauren HopkinsJuly 22, 2020

In 2007, The Naked and Famous came together in Auckland, New Zealand. Made up of Alisa Xayalith (vocals/keyboard) and Thom Powers (vocals/guitar), together they were one of the acts that brought Synthpop back in vogue for a new generation. Now together for thirteen years, following ... Read More

Coven (Movie Review)

Lauren HopkinsLauren HopkinsJuly 14, 2020

In 1996, The Craft set the stage for the witchcraft sub-genre in modern Horror cinema. Adding to this sub-genre of Horror is Coven, which arrives onto Digital and DVD on Tuesday, July 14, 2020, via Uncork’d Entertainment. The work of Photographer/Music Video Director Margaret Malandruccolo ... Read More

Palaye Royale – The Bastards (Album Review)

Lauren HopkinsLauren HopkinsMay 27, 2020

The 1970s marked the start of a subgenre called Fashion Art Rock, spanning from artists/bands such as Brian Wilson of The Beach Boys, the great Pink Floyd, the beloved late David Bowie(, The Who, and more. The movement combined the Experimental Rock, Avant-garde, Psychedelic Rock, ... Read More

Def Leppard: London to Vegas (CD/DVD Review)

Lauren HopkinsLauren HopkinsMay 25, 2020

In 1987, Hysteria was released by the English Hard Rock Band Def Leppard. Their fourth overall studio album, it followed up 1983’s majorly successful Pyromania, something few thought they could ever top. Improbably, they did just that, and then some, as Hysteria became even more ... Read More

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From Ashes to New – Panic (Album Review)

Most Wanted (Movie Review)

The Naked and Famous – Recover (Album Review)

Coven (Movie Review)

Palaye Royale – The Bastards (Album Review)

Def Leppard: London to Vegas (CD/DVD Review)

From Ashes to New – Panic (Album Review)

Most Wanted (Movie Review)

The Naked and Famous – Recover (Album Review)

Coven (Movie Review)

Palaye Royale – The Bastards (Album Review)

Def Leppard: London to Vegas (CD/DVD Review)

This Week in Horror Movie History – High Tension (2005)

This Week In Horror Movie History – Idle Hands (1999)

This Week In Horror Movie History – The Toxic Avenger (1986)

Developing Artist Showcase – Augustine

Developing Artist Showcase – Ovtlier

Developing Artist Showcase – Moonfall

Interview – Joshua John Miller & M.A Fortin

Interview – Bonnie Bartlett

Interview – Buck Dharma of Blue Öyster Cult

Joy Oladokun – Observations From a Crowded Room (Album Review)

Victory – Circle of Life (Album Review)

Elevation (Movie Review)