Nicholas Franco, Author at Cryptic Rock

Darkthrone – Old Star (Album Review)

Nicholas FrancoNicholas FrancoMay 31, 2019

Doubtless one of the flagship bands of true Norwegian Black Metal, Darkthrone has worn a handful of stylistic hats across their more than thirty years of existence. Just in time for the summer, the band more closely related to frost and freezing winds releases its ... Read More

Bad Religion – Age of Unreason (Album Review)

Nicholas FrancoNicholas FrancoMay 1, 2019

There are few things more reliable in this world than a long-time trusted band, who no matter what year it is or what trend is being pushed, will put out records that grow and further unite a fanbase. In the world of Punk Rock, that ... Read More

Kampfar – Ofidians Manifest (Album Review)

Nicholas FrancoNicholas FrancoApril 29, 2019

In all genres, there is music that is transient and forgettable. It merely serves the present, and soon fades. Then there is music that elevates the consciousness of the listener, etching itself into the fabric of our beings like rivers carve a path through mountains. ... Read More

Marissa Nadler & Stephen Brodsky – Droneflower (Album Review)

Nicholas FrancoNicholas FrancoApril 26, 2019

Marissa Nadler is a name that has grown more and more prominent with each bewitching album the songstress has released. On Friday, April 26th, 2019, thanks to Sacred Bones Records, the Boston resident will bestow Droneflower upon the ears of fans, a collaborative album she ... Read More

Interview – Dolk of Kampfar

Nicholas FrancoNicholas FrancoApril 25, 2019

Consistency is a difficult attribute to attain in the over-saturated world of modern Heavy Metal music. Consistent quality is another matter entirely. This elusive trait, seen even less frequently, is something that has come very easily to the Norse Pagan Black Metal institution known as ... Read More

Interview – Johanna Sadonis & Nicke Andersson of Lucifer

Nicholas FrancoNicholas FrancoApril 2, 2019

There is an abundance of Heavy Metal bands these days whose success is built upon a ‘retro’ sound of traditional Hard Rock, Black Sabbath type influences. Very few of these approach the quality and authenticity on display in the international collective known as Lucifer. Boasting ... Read More

Nicholas Franco

Darkthrone – Old Star (Album Review)

Bad Religion – Age of Unreason (Album Review)

Kampfar – Ofidians Manifest (Album Review)

Marissa Nadler & Stephen Brodsky – Droneflower (Album Review)

Interview – Dolk of Kampfar

Interview – Johanna Sadonis & Nicke Andersson of Lucifer

Darkthrone – Old Star (Album Review)

Bad Religion – Age of Unreason (Album Review)

Kampfar – Ofidians Manifest (Album Review)

Marissa Nadler & Stephen Brodsky – Droneflower (Album Review)

Interview – Dolk of Kampfar

Interview – Johanna Sadonis & Nicke Andersson of Lucifer

This Week In Horror Movie History – Buffy the Vampire Slayer (1992)

This Week in Horror Movie History – Phantasm II (1988)

This Week In Horror Movie History – 28 Days Later (2003)

Developing Artist Showcase – In Search of Sun

Developing Artist of August 2014 – Nightmares

Developing Artist of April 2014 – Till The Last Breath

Interview – Rena Petrucci of Meanstreak

Interview – Kristoffer Söderström of tAKiDA

Interview – Jack Russell Talks Great White, Russell / Guns + More

Smokey Robinson & The Miracles – Make It Happen (Limited Edition Vinyl Review)

The Food of the Gods (Special Edition Blu-ray Review)

Casandra’s Crossing – Garden of Earthly Delights (Album Review)