Dokken Archives

Interview – Don Dokken of Dokken

CrypticRockCrypticRockDecember 22, 2023

During the ’80s, Hard Rock and Heavy Metal found a common place in Billboard charts. A soar in mainstream acceptance and popularity that we have not seen prior, or thereafter, one of the kings of the era were none other than Dokken. A band formed ... Read More

The Banishment - Machine and Bone album art

The Banishment – Machine and Bone (Album Review)

CrypticRockCrypticRockDecember 5, 2023

First associated with the hitmaking band Dokken, George Lynch is a guitarist with an extremely deep and rather unique resume. To rattle off some of his contributions to Rock-n-Roll, he formed Lynch Mob in 1989, has released a slew of solo albums, but also teamed ... Read More

A Very Metal Christmas I & II (Album Review)

CrypticRockCrypticRockDecember 5, 2023

Whether some want to admit it or not, there is just something special about the holiday season. A feeling that many do not want to give into, if you do, it is truly something that sticks with you as lovely lifetime memories. This in mind, ... Read More

Dokken – Heaven Comes Down (Album Review)

CrypticRockCrypticRockOctober 24, 2023

One of the biggest bands during the ‘80s era of Hard Rock and Metal was unquestionably Dokken. With origins dating back to the late ‘70s, Dokken stamp on the ‘80s scene early on with hits such as 1983’s “Breaking the Chains,” leading through to 1986’s ... Read More

Revolution Saints – Eagle Flight (Album Review)

CrypticRockCrypticRockJuly 17, 2023

Initially put together by Serafino Perugino, President and Head of A&R for Frontiers Records, Revolution Saints has an interesting history. A project that immediately piqued the interest of fans of ‘80s Hard Rock and Metal, the original lineup featured Jack Blades (Night Ranger) and Doug ... Read More

Dokken – The Elektra Albums 1983-1987 (Box Set Review)

CrypticRockCrypticRockMarch 17, 2023

Back in the early ’80s Heavy Metal blossomed into something larger than life thanks to blister guitar, soaring vocals, and unmistakable imagery. From Iron Maiden to Judas Priest, Heavy Metal had become a force to be reckoned with, and taking the genre to the next ... Read More

Dokken

Interview – Don Dokken of Dokken

The Banishment – Machine and Bone (Album Review)

A Very Metal Christmas I & II (Album Review)

Dokken – Heaven Comes Down (Album Review)

Revolution Saints – Eagle Flight (Album Review)

Dokken – The Elektra Albums 1983-1987 (Box Set Review)

Interview – Don Dokken of Dokken

The Banishment – Machine and Bone (Album Review)

A Very Metal Christmas I & II (Album Review)

Dokken – Heaven Comes Down (Album Review)

Revolution Saints – Eagle Flight (Album Review)

Dokken – The Elektra Albums 1983-1987 (Box Set Review)

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)