Music Reviews

In-depth, thoughtful, well-written reviews of a broad spectrum of music. Everything from Rock-n-Roll, Heavy Metal, and Pop to Hip Hop and Blues is covered on Cryptic Rock Magazine.

HIM – Tears On Tape (Album Review)

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Finnish gothic metal band HIM formed over 20 years ago back in 1991. Many don’t realize but the abbreviation HIM stands for His Infernal Majesty. Fronted by the teen heart throb vocalist Ville Valo. Unfortunately those are not really the words you want to hear ... Read More

Nonpoint – Nonpoint (Album review)

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You have to give credit to a band like Nonpoint.  Having survived the nu-metal fad as well as some major lineup changes, the band still pumps out albums like no tomorrow.  My first exposure to the band was seeing them open for Sevendust back before ... Read More
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Trapt are “Reborn” (Album review)

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Trapt has been going strong now for 16 years!  Through that time the band has seen many changes internally and externally. Main stays Chris Taylor Brown (lead vocals) and Peter Charell (bass guitar) have seen many members come and go.  Most recently Aaron “Monty” Montgomery ... Read More