Reviews

Well-written, informative, and thoughtful reviews of all areas of entertainment. From new albums to new films and beyond, Cryptic Rock Magazine has music and film covered.

Blessthefall – Hollow Bodies (Album Review)

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Since 2003, Blessthefall has been making their mark in the music scene with their unique and uplifting sound. The metalcore band from Fearless Records consists of Beau Bokan (clean vocals), Jared Warth (unclean vocals and bass), Elliot Gruenberg (rhythm guitar), Eric Lambert (lead guitar), and ... Read More
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Ihsahn – Das Sellenbrechen (Album Review)

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For any casual fan of black metal the name Ihsahn is synonymous with the frozen and blast beat ridden soundscapes of Emperor, one of the Norwegian pioneers of melodic black metal in the early 1990’s. However, in more recent years since Emperor’s dissolution, Ihsahn (Vegard ... Read More
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Statik Silence EP (Album Review)

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New Jersey has been a haven for rock n roll for decades now, from The Misfits, to Bon Jovi, to Overkill. New comers Statik Silence are looking to do their state proud with their brand of hard rock. Crafting their style; the band has played ... Read More