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.

Heaven’s Basement – Filthy Empire (Album Review)

CrypticRockCrypticRockJune 4, 2013

In a time where so many trends come and go in music the one thing that stands the test of time is straight ahead rock n roll. The UK’s Heaven’s Basement is putting that statement to the test with their major label debut Filthy Empire. ... Read More

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Tesseract – Altered State (Album review)

Justin ReppJustin ReppMay 31, 2013

Tesseract is a name many prog fans aren’t familiar with, but the ones who are familiar with it know that it represents a group of individuals who put a lot of emotion and passion into their music. Their first album, One, wasn’t a smash hit ... Read More

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The Paramount leads Long Island in a rock revolution (exclusive review)

CrypticRockCrypticRockMay 30, 2013

Back in the 1970’s and 1980’s Long Island NY was a premiere spot for rock and metal music. With an abundant amount of rock venues ranging in size hosting legendary bands such as Iron Maiden, W.A.S.P., Megadeth, Metallica, Slayer, Anthrax, Warrant, ... Read More

HIM – Tears On Tape (Album Review)

CrypticRockCrypticRockMay 20, 2013

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)

Mr. GMr. GMay 20, 2013

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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Prospect Hill make an “Impact” (Album review)

CrypticRockCrypticRockMay 17, 2013

Prospect Hill are one of those band’s that more people should know about. Hailing from the Boston Massachusetts area the band has made quite a name for themselves in the northeast and beyond. Taking their name from a neighborhood in Lawrence Massachusetts (the same neighborhood ... Read More

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