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.

Remembering Chester Bennington – The Voice, The Passion, The Sorrow

Jeannie BlueJeannie BlueOctober 27, 2017

“And the shadow of the day will embrace the world in grace, and the sun will set for you . . . ” Tragically, on July 20, 2017, the world lost a truly gifted musician: Chester Bennington of Linkin Park. Just 41 years-old but still ... Read More

Tobe Hooper – The Man Behind The Saw

Roger MaléspinRoger MaléspinSeptember 27, 2017

On Saturday, August 26, 2017, the world of cinema sadly lost a godfather of Horror when legendary Writer, Producer, and Director Tobe Hooper passed away at the age of 74. His name might not be immediately recognized outside of the Horror community, although, his work ... Read More

Gregg Allman – Remembering A Rock-n-Roll Icon

D.a. MarulloD.a. MarulloJuly 6, 2017

By now, the whole world is aware of the untimely passing of Rock icon Gregg Allman on May 27, 2017, due to complications from liver cancer at 69 years of age. Gregg Allman was laid to rest in his beloved Macon, Georgia, at Rose Hill Cemetery, where ... Read More

Chris Cornell – The Voice That Defined An Era

Nina EllisNina EllisJuly 3, 2017

The unexpected deaths of iconic musical artists before what seemed to be their time in recent years has been shocking and heartbreaking, to say the least. For some, it is a very personal loss, a connection on a level that surpasses admiration. For some, an ... Read More

George Michael – The Pop Icon Of A Lifetime

CrypticRockCrypticRockDecember 28, 2016

Call it what one will, some are destine to be stars. Born Georgios Kyriacos Panayiotou on June 25th of 1963 to Kyriacos Panayiotou, a Greek Cypriot immigrant relocated to England, and Lesley Angold, George Michael caught the music bug at a very young age. Much like other ... Read More

Remembering Phife Dawg – The Legacy Of A Hip Hop Icon

Jason RhodeJason RhodeSeptember 2, 2016

Hip Hop, as an art form, has always managed to bring people together, despite race, creed, or religion. That being said, coming out of Queens, New York, A Tribe Called Quest changed the face of Hip Hop to become a multicultural phenomenon. Led by childhood ... Read More

Tributes

Remembering Chester Bennington – The Voice, The Passion, The Sorrow

Tobe Hooper – The Man Behind The Saw

Gregg Allman – Remembering A Rock-n-Roll Icon

Chris Cornell – The Voice That Defined An Era

George Michael – The Pop Icon Of A Lifetime

Remembering Phife Dawg – The Legacy Of A Hip Hop Icon

Remembering Chester Bennington – The Voice, The Passion, The Sorrow

Tobe Hooper – The Man Behind The Saw

Gregg Allman – Remembering A Rock-n-Roll Icon

Chris Cornell – The Voice That Defined An Era

George Michael – The Pop Icon Of A Lifetime

Remembering Phife Dawg – The Legacy Of A Hip Hop Icon

This Week In Horror Movie History – Ravenous (1999)

This Week In Horror Movie History – Candyman: Farewell to the Flesh (1995)

This Week In Horror Movie History – The Stepford Wives (1975)

Developing Artist Showcase – Blythe Bonnie

Developing Artist Showcase – Empty Streets

Developing Artist Showcase – Crystal Joilena

Interview – Gary Lightbody of Snow Patrol

Interview – Shelley Fabares

Interview – Jessica Belkin

Marvin Gaye – In The Groove (Limited Edition Vinyl Review)

Caligula: The Ultimate Cut (4K Ultra HD Review)

The Temptations – Sky’s The Limit (Limited Edition Vinyl Review)