Laslia Dion, Author at Cryptic Rock

Sylar – Help! (Album Review)

Laslia DionLaslia DionSeptember 1, 2016

The often disrespected and overlooked genre of Nu Metal is not dead. This is evident with Queens, New York based band Sylar who are led by Jayden Panesso (lead vocals), Dustin Jennings (guitar), Miguel Cardona (guitar & vocals), Travis Hufton (bass), and Thomas Veroutis (drums). ... Read More

On Broken Wings – Disintegrator (Album Review)

Laslia DionLaslia DionAugust 26, 2016

Still relatively unknown in the mainstream, despite sixteen years of experience, New England based On Broken Wings are essentially pioneers of a sub-genre. That sub-genre being dubbed moshcore, they are also considered one of the first Deathcore bands as well. Formed back in 2001 with ... Read More

Carnifex – Slow Death (Album Review)

Laslia DionLaslia DionAugust 8, 2016

Founded back in late 2005, out in Southern California, Carnifex are a promising modern Metal band on the rise. Facing several changes since their formation, the band led by original members Scott Ian Lewis (vocals) and Shawn Cameron (drums) join on with Cory Arford (guitar), Fred ... Read More

Black Crown Initiate – Selves We Cannot Forgive (Album Review)

Laslia DionLaslia DionJuly 25, 2016

Forming in 2012, Pennsylvanian band Black Crown Initiate built a reputation following their publishing of demos on Soundcloud. Tracks that would make up their self-released 2013 debut EP, Song of the Cripped Bull, it was quickly met with positive reviews with many media and Metal ... Read More

Download Festival Day 3 Closes In Style Paris, France 6-12-16

Laslia DionLaslia DionJuly 18, 2016

Following event filled days of the first ever French edition of Download Festival, Sunday, June 12th, marked the final hurrah of the Rock-n-Roll fantasy. So where would the the excitement take fans this time? Well, despite the threatening weather, the biggest crowd was on hand ... Read More

Download Festival Day 2 Rocks Paris, France 6-11-16

Laslia DionLaslia DionJune 30, 2016

While Day 1 of Paris’ Download Festival ended with the mystical Swedish band Ghost, Day 2 promised to be just as exciting on Saturday, June 11th. This time including an impressive lineup that featured Twins Atlantic, The Struts, The Inspector Cluzo, Shinedown, Arcane Roots, Mass Hysteria, One Ok ... Read More

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Sylar – Help! (Album Review)

On Broken Wings – Disintegrator (Album Review)

Carnifex – Slow Death (Album Review)

Black Crown Initiate – Selves We Cannot Forgive (Album Review)

Download Festival Day 3 Closes In Style Paris, France 6-12-16

Download Festival Day 2 Rocks Paris, France 6-11-16

Sylar – Help! (Album Review)

On Broken Wings – Disintegrator (Album Review)

Carnifex – Slow Death (Album Review)

Black Crown Initiate – Selves We Cannot Forgive (Album Review)

Download Festival Day 3 Closes In Style Paris, France 6-12-16

Download Festival Day 2 Rocks Paris, France 6-11-16

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