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.

Mama (Movie Review)

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Sitting down to watch Mama (originally released in the US in January 2013, and now available on Blu-Ray) one’s expectations are raised by two tantalizing tidbits. The first, this film is “Presented By Guillermo Del Torro” and the second is that it’s an original story, ... 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
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P.O.D. – Murdered Love (Album review)

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 “Murdered Love”, the eighth studio album from Christian nu-metallers Payable-on-Death (aka P.O.D.), is the second album to feature the return of Marcos Curiel after his departure from the band in 2003 and the first album on their new home at Razor & Tie Records. Having ... Read More