Drummer Archives

Interview – John Dolmayan of System of a Down

CrypticRockCrypticRockFebruary 28, 2020

Without inspiration, the soul of an artist will wilt and die. A dramatic, yet truthful statement, anyone who yearns to create simply cannot stay stagnate for too long. Just ask System of a Down’s John Dolmayan and he will tell you that his desire to ... Read More

Interview – Corky Laing of Mountain

CrypticRockCrypticRockDecember 24, 2019

For some, Rock-n-Roll is the blood that runs through their veins and is the lifeline keeping them going. For legendary drummer Corky Laing, Rock-n-Roll has been a part of who he is from a young age, leading to his rise to fame as the longtime ... Read More

Interview – Jan Rechberger of Amorphis

Nicholas FrancoNicholas FrancoOctober 7, 2019

Approaching their 30th anniversary of existence, Amorphis has established themselves as the premier metal band from Finland. Initially begun out of a love for grindcore and death metal, they have lived up to their name through the years, shifting styles and utilizing Folk, Progressive, and ... Read More

Interview – Hunt Sales

CrypticRockCrypticRockAugust 2, 2019

The life of a entertainer is often short-lived, and in the Rock-n-Roll realm, musicians can become quite disposable. A sad reality of show business, fortunately for Hunt Sales, a forward-thinking perspective paved the way for his long-standing career as a drummer and songwriter which as ... Read More

Interview – Shannon Larkin of Godsmack Talks When Legends Rise, Touring, + More

CrypticRockCrypticRockMarch 29, 2019

Built with a blue collar working class attitude, Godsmack has survived over 2 decades in the uneven terrain known as the music business. Not an easy feat, along the way achieving 23 top ten rock radio hits, including 17 songs in the top five, they ... Read More

Interview – Roger Earl of Foghat

CrypticRockCrypticRockNovember 9, 2018

The 1970s were the dawn of a new era in Rock-n-Roll. Built on a foundation cemented by artists that came before, the decade saw the birth of heavier guitars, larger than life sounds, and the emergence of Hard Rock as one of the most prominent ... Read More