Cryptic Rock

Cryptic Rock Magazine is a digital entertainment magazine covering a broad range of music and film. Established over a decade, Cryptic Rock has in-depth music reviews, film reviews, retrospective reviews, interviews, and live concert photography/reviews.

Scars of Xavier (Movie Review)

Even Jeffrey Dahmer questioned his ability to possess normal human emotions. So, what happens when a serial killer from the Czech Republic begins to flashback to his past in hopes of bettering his future? Can sociopaths develop normal emotion or is our killer doomed to ... Read More

Children Of Bodom – Hexed (Album Review)

Loud, dangerous, and outright nasty. These words best describe Finland’s Metal assailants known globally as Children Of Bodom. A rabid mix of convulsing sounds, whether we label the style of the band as Melodic Death Metal, Power Metal, or Thrash, the fact remains that Children ... Read More

TÝR – Hel (Album Review)

TÝR has made a name for themselves in Folk Metal as consistent champions in the field. Having released their first five full-length albums over the course of seven years, they quickly branded themselves as prolific purveyors of their craft. However, the band did take some ... Read More

Tesla – Shock (Album Review)

In a decade where over the top, teased hair, guyliner, and spandex ruled Hard Rock, bands like RATT, Mötley Crüe, and Poison gave the music of the 1980s its fair share of visual entertainment. On other end of the spectrum, there were acts like Tesla. ... Read More