Nicholas Franco, Author at Cryptic Rock

Interview – Gerhard Storesund of Einherjer

Nicholas FrancoNicholas FrancoMarch 25, 2021

One of the most iconic bands of the Folk and Viking Metal world is Haugesund, Norway’s renowned and creative Einherjer. Formed in 1993 by Drummer Gerhard Storesund and Bassist/Vocalist Frode Glesnes, the band took the foundation of Bathory and etched a major foothold in the ... Read More

Interview – Fernando Ribiero of Moonspell Talks Hermitage

Nicholas FrancoNicholas FrancoMarch 25, 2021

Few bands have captured the imagination of fans worldwide the way Moonspell has and continues to do so. Coming from the small nation of Portugal and achieving global success was not easy, and the poetic, dark, enriching collective has done so for nearly three decades ... Read More

Taake / Helheim – Henholdsvis (Split 10″ Review)

Nicholas FrancoNicholas FrancoMarch 16, 2021

The black flame of true darkness burns as brightly as it ever has, if one knows where to look. Out of Norway, the cradle of this beautifully hateful and changeless aura remains unaltered by both the PC mob and the emergence of different trends. Two ... Read More

Nightfall – At Night We Prey (Album Review)

Nicholas FrancoNicholas FrancoMarch 3, 2021

Greece is recognized as one of the cradles of democracy and art, a rich and storied land whose history spreads far back into antiquity. In terms of worldwide Heavy Metal scenes, the small nation by the Aegean Sea has stood as one of the most ... Read More

Moonspell – Hermitage (Album Review)

Nicholas FrancoNicholas FrancoFebruary 22, 2021

In nature, change brings growth, and growth is not always painless. The metamorphosis of certain creatures can leave the transforming organism vulnerable to attack, but afterwards the creature is often stronger and able to meet new challenges. Music is no different. Artists can either remain ... Read More

Einherjer – North Star (Album Review)

Nicholas FrancoNicholas FrancoFebruary 22, 2021

Coming out of Haugesund, Norway in the recesses of the very early 1990s, Einherjer erupted from the heartland of Black Metal to the tune of their own war drum. Eschewing the trappings and tempo of the darkest of musical extremity, if not its anti-Christian sentiments, ... Read More

Nicholas Franco

Interview – Gerhard Storesund of Einherjer

Interview – Fernando Ribiero of Moonspell Talks Hermitage

Taake / Helheim – Henholdsvis (Split 10″ Review)

Nightfall – At Night We Prey (Album Review)

Moonspell – Hermitage (Album Review)

Einherjer – North Star (Album Review)

Interview – Gerhard Storesund of Einherjer

Interview – Fernando Ribiero of Moonspell Talks Hermitage

Taake / Helheim – Henholdsvis (Split 10″ Review)

Nightfall – At Night We Prey (Album Review)

Moonspell – Hermitage (Album Review)

Einherjer – North Star (Album 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

Sybreed – Slave Design (20th Anniversary Edition Review)

Cellar Door (Movie Review)

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