Tributes

Cryptic Rock value the creative contributions of all artists. Doing this, we honor a list of artists who have sadly passed on with thoughtful tributes. In this, we remind you to preserve artists legacy and never forget them.

Aretha Franklin – Remembering The Queen of Soul

Ellen BelloEllen BelloNovember 14, 2018

Hailed the Queen of Soul, with a voice known around the world, Aretha Franklin was a legendary American icon, singer, songwriter, pianist, civil rights activist, and actress that reigned supreme. Beginning her career as a child singing Gospel in her father’s church, Franklin is a ... Read More

Dolores O’Riordan – Remembering Her Voice, Message, & Passion

Ellen BelloEllen BelloMarch 22, 2018

Irish and international singer, songwriter and lead vocalist of the ’90s Modern Rock group The Cranberries, Dolores O’Riordan emoted and even yodelled poetic words into hauntingly beautiful sounds and soaring melodies. Tragically, this past January, her voice became silenced as family, friends, and fans were ... Read More

George A. Romero – The Man, The Director, & His Legacy

CrypticRockCrypticRockDecember 28, 2017

When discussing some of the most iconic Horror film directors of all-time, a short list would include Alfred Hitchcock, John Carpenter, Wes Craven, Dario Argento, and Mr. George A. Romero. A modest man born and raised in the New York City borough of The Bronx, ... Read More

Malcolm Young – Rock-n-Roll Salutes You

Ellen BelloEllen BelloDecember 22, 2017

Malcolm Young and his younger brother Angus were the co-founders and driving force behind one of the world’s greatest Hard Rock bands, AC/DC. The brothers shared a very special bond, with Angus as the lead guitarist, as well as songwriter, and Malcolm as the rhythm ... Read More

David Cassidy – Forever A Teen Heartthrob

Ellen BelloEllen BelloDecember 21, 2017

David Cassidy, born David Bruce Cassidy, on April 12, 1950, had a music and acting career that spanned almost five decades. He broke box office records and sold out some of the biggest arenas and stadiums in the world. As both a TV show celebrity and a solo artist, ... Read More

Tom Petty – The Iconic Everyman of Rock-n-Roll

Allen J. MillerAllen J. MillerDecember 20, 2017

Tom Petty was an unpretentious musician who built a legendary career from the humblest beginning. His unassuming, uncomplicated style led some critics to write him off early, but over the course of forty years in the business Petty became an icon. He was inducted with ... Read More

Tributes

Aretha Franklin – Remembering The Queen of Soul

Dolores O’Riordan – Remembering Her Voice, Message, & Passion

George A. Romero – The Man, The Director, & His Legacy

Malcolm Young – Rock-n-Roll Salutes You

David Cassidy – Forever A Teen Heartthrob

Tom Petty – The Iconic Everyman of Rock-n-Roll

Aretha Franklin – Remembering The Queen of Soul

Dolores O’Riordan – Remembering Her Voice, Message, & Passion

George A. Romero – The Man, The Director, & His Legacy

Malcolm Young – Rock-n-Roll Salutes You

David Cassidy – Forever A Teen Heartthrob

Tom Petty – The Iconic Everyman of Rock-n-Roll

This Week In Horror – Happy Birthday to Me (1981)

This Week in Horror Movie History – The Horror Show (1989)

This Week In Horror Movie History – Gothic (1987)

Developing Artist Showcase – Black Hibiscus

Developing Artist Showcase – Return to Dust

Developing Artist Showcase – Niina Soleil

Interview – Madeleine McGraw & Violet McGraw

Interview – Maria Canals-Barrera

Interview – Aaron Stainthorpe of High Parasite & My Dying Bride

Poppy – Negative Spaces (Album Review)

Doro – Rock ‘n’ Roll Christmas Party (EP Review)

Empire of the Ants (Blu-ray Review)