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.

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Korn – The Paradigm Shift (Album Review)

CrypticRockCrypticRockOctober 31, 2013

It has been a true journey and it is safe to say that the music industry wouldn’t have been the same today if it wasn’t for the nu metal iconic masterminds of Korn. They have paved the way for bands who thrive to be heavy ... Read More

Dark Tranquillity – Construct (Album Review)

Nicholas FrancoNicholas FrancoOctober 31, 2013

There must be something in the water in Sweden. For a country with such a small population, they have managed to churn out a slew of the world’s finest and brightest heavy metal bands. One city always at the creative epicenter, famed Gothenburg (Göteborg), even ... Read More

Carcass – Surgical Steel (Album Review)

Nicholas FrancoNicholas FrancoOctober 30, 2013

It’s not often a band is credited with pioneering two musical sub-genres. From the English town of Liverpool Carcass arguably gave birth to both grindcore and melodic death metal, doing so in just the first ten years of their existence. Between 1985 and 1995 the ... Read More

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The Walking Dead ” Isolation” Episode 3 (Review)

Ryan McEvoyRyan McEvoyOctober 30, 2013

Just like that, Carol has begun following in the footsteps of Shane. Shane took surviving as far as it could go, killing Otis and Randall to protect himself and those he cared for without the thought of consequences. It drove him to the point where ... Read More

Charming Liars – New Disorder (Album review)

CrypticRockCrypticRockOctober 30, 2013

Rock n roll has taken on many shapes and forms since it’s origination. Originally from London Charming Liars made the move to Los Angeles, California to help bring their band to the next level. In that time they have landed a spot on one of ... Read More

Love And Death – Between Here & Lost (Album Review)

CrypticRockCrypticRockOctober 30, 2013

Love and Death is the final result of the solo music project belonging to none other than Korn’s very own Brian “Head” Welch. The process began in 2009; a few years after Head’s departure from Korn in 2005 due to his growing dislike of tour ... Read More

Reviews

Korn – The Paradigm Shift (Album Review)

Dark Tranquillity – Construct (Album Review)

Carcass – Surgical Steel (Album Review)

The Walking Dead ” Isolation” Episode 3 (Review)

Charming Liars – New Disorder (Album review)

Love And Death – Between Here & Lost (Album Review)

Korn – The Paradigm Shift (Album Review)

Dark Tranquillity – Construct (Album Review)

Carcass – Surgical Steel (Album Review)

The Walking Dead ” Isolation” Episode 3 (Review)

Charming Liars – New Disorder (Album review)

Love And Death – Between Here & Lost (Album Review)

The Plot In You – Dispose (Album Review)

Belle and Sebastian – How to Solve Our Human Problems – Part 3 (EP Review)

Blood Bride (Movie Review)