80s Rock Archives

Billy Idol: State Line (Blu-ray & DVD Review)

CrypticRockCrypticRockDecember 27, 2023

Starting out in London’s Punk Rock scene during the late ‘70s, Billy Idol would go onto become one of the biggest Rock artists in the ‘80s era. Someone who has an ever-distinctive snarl to his singing voice, Idol’s image is equally attached to him as ... Read More

Interview – Starship’s Mickey Thomas

CrypticRockCrypticRockDecember 21, 2023

One of the most powerful Rock-n-Roll vocalists of the ’80s era, Mickey Thomas is a name that music lovers know and love. Recognized as one of the lead vocalists of Jefferson Starship, before transitioning to Starship, his voice is on countless big hits including 1985’s ... Read More

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Night Ranger – 40 Years and a Night with Contemporary Youth Orchestra (Live Album Review)

CrypticRockCrypticRockDecember 11, 2023

In the world of Hard Rock music, few have sustained longevity quite like Night Ranger. A story that began now over 40 years ago, Night Ranger has sold over 17 million albums, standing out on the ’80s scene with songs such as 1982’s “Don’t Tell ... Read More

Heavens Edge – Get It Right (Album Review)

CrypticRockCrypticRockDecember 5, 2023

The ‘80s was a decade of many things, and one of them was one where there were more Metal/Hard Rock leaning acts getting radio airplay. A time when heavier Rock-n-Roll dominated the airwaves, bands like Dokken, Ratt, Great White, and Whitesnake were leaders, but there were ... Read More

Cobra Spell – 666 (Album Review)

CrypticRockCrypticRockDecember 1, 2023

Emerging onto the Heavy Metal landscape back in 2019, Cobra Spell is a band whose heart lies in the classic era of the genre. The vision of Sonia Anubis, who had previously played with Crypta and Burning Witches, with her own project, she has myologically ... Read More

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Gene Loves Jezebel – X – Love Death Sorrow (Album Review)

CrypticRockCrypticRockNovember 30, 2023

Just on the fringe of the mainstream back in the 1980s, Gene Loves Jezebel are one of the more unique acts of the era. A mix of styles – ranging from Punk, Metal, Goth, to Rock – the band was led by brothers, Michael Aston ... Read More