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.

Remember Betsy Palmer: A True Renaissance Woman

Jason RhodeJason RhodeJune 18, 2015

On May 29, 2015, the Horror film community and the world at large lost a true Renaissance woman. Most of the world remembers the legendary Betsy Palmer as Jason Voorhees’ psychotically vengeful mother in the 1980 cult classic Friday the 13th; however, the stunningly beautiful, blond-haired, blue-eyed ... Read More

Remembering Taylor Negron – A Man of Many Talents

Robyn AndrewRobyn AndrewJune 17, 2015

With the troupe of talented comedians and actors in Hollywood, it is not uncommon for one to pass away without getting as much recognition as those deemed more successful like the recently deceased Robin Williams. Taylor Negron was one such individual recognized by his fans ... Read More

Remembering Leonard Nimoy: A Man From Another Galaxy

Jesse GriffithJesse GriffithMarch 10, 2015

On February 27, 2015, the world lost a true icon of Science-Fiction cinema. Ever since he was first cast as the pointy-eared, logic-driven Vulcan, Mr. Spock, in Gene Roddenberry’s 1966 Star Trek series, Leonard Nimoy has been a prominent figure in Science-Fiction and geek culture. His ... Read More

Remembering Tangerine Dream founder Edgar Froese – a man, a unique vision

Sean DugdaleSean DugdaleFebruary 19, 2015

On January 20th, 2015, the world lost a genius and musical pioneer. Seventy year old Edgar W Froese, the founder of the German band Tangerine Dream, passed away unexpectedly from the effects of a pulmonary embolism while living in Vienna, Austria. Edgar Froese was born on June 6, ... Read More

When the Pighammer falls: A tribute to Wayne Static

Patricia JonesPatricia JonesDecember 30, 2014

Wayne Richard Wells, better known professionally as Wayne Static, was born in Muskegon, Michigan on November 4, 1964. From a very young age, Wells had a love affair with music, beginning when he received his first real guitar at seven years old. By age twelve, ... Read More

The man behind the music: Remembering Rick Parashar

Joshua StavrakoglouJoshua StavrakoglouDecember 30, 2014

Coming of age in the 1990s was an interesting time. It was a time when the Hair Metal craze was dissipating and a new era of Rock was born seeing the return of a stripped down approach with out all the glam. Among the acts ... Read More

Tributes

Remember Betsy Palmer: A True Renaissance Woman

Remembering Taylor Negron – A Man of Many Talents

Remembering Leonard Nimoy: A Man From Another Galaxy

Remembering Tangerine Dream founder Edgar Froese – a man, a unique vision

When the Pighammer falls: A tribute to Wayne Static

The man behind the music: Remembering Rick Parashar

Remember Betsy Palmer: A True Renaissance Woman

Remembering Taylor Negron – A Man of Many Talents

Remembering Leonard Nimoy: A Man From Another Galaxy

Remembering Tangerine Dream founder Edgar Froese – a man, a unique vision

When the Pighammer falls: A tribute to Wayne Static

The man behind the music: Remembering Rick Parashar

This Week In Horror Movie History – The Exorcist (1973)

This Week In Horror Movie History – Young Frankenstein (1974)

This Week In Horror Movie History – Blade: Trinity (2004)

Developing Artist Showcase – Anova Skyway

Developing Artist Showcase – Jessy Wilson

Developing Artist Showcase – August Eve

Interview – Bishop Briggs

Interview – Henry Thomas & Sarah Lind

Interview – Madeleine McGraw & Violet McGraw

HALESTORM: Hyde Manor (Hardcover Graphic Novel Review)

Elton John: Never Too Late (Documentary Review)

The Virginmarys – The House Beyond The Fires (Album Review)