Gothic Metal Archives

My Dying Bride – A Mortal Binding (Album Review)

Nicholas FrancoNicholas FrancoApril 24, 2024

If dirge and poetry could be melded into the lifeblood of a Heavy Metal band, that band would undoubtedly be the Yorkshire, England Doom brigade known as My Dying Bride. Set to release their fifteenth studio album since forming in 1990, the solemn six-piece bring ... Read More

The Vision Bleak – Weird Tales (Album Review)

CrypticRockCrypticRockApril 8, 2024

Literature has almost always been a direct inspiration for motion pictures. Taking on the mastery of written words – whether be a novel, short story, or poem – translating it into a visual medium is challenging, but when done right, riveting. The same can be ... Read More

Interview – Liv Kristine Talks Music, New Beginnings + More

CrypticRockCrypticRockMarch 15, 2024

If we are honest with ourselves, we may ask… what defines us? A very lofty question to ponder, the truth lies in finding a place between the light and darkness of life, all while still being able to remain grounded on earth. This could mean ... Read More

Before the Dawn – Archaic Flame (EP Review)

CrypticRockCrypticRockMarch 5, 2024

After lying dormant for nearly a decade, Finland’s Before The Dawn not only returned in 2023 with their exciting album Stormbringers, but now prepare to release the EP Archaic Flame on March 8, 2024. A quick follow up, Before The Dawn’s latest resurrection may look ... Read More

Vlad in Tears – Relapse (Album Review)

CrypticRockCrypticRockMarch 5, 2024

The categorization of Gothic Metal is quite a broad one that can range all the way from the work of England’s Paradise Lost to Finland’s H.I.M. Two vastly different entities, to simplify matters, let us just say – to most, Gothic Metal falls somewhere between ... Read More

New Years Day – Half Black Heart (Album Review)

CrypticRockCrypticRockMarch 1, 2024

With a history that dates back nearly two decades, New Years Day has been a band that has successfully found a place within the modern Hard Rock world. Progressing over time, some may recall their early days which certainly had more a Pop Punk flair; ... Read More

Gothic Metal

My Dying Bride – A Mortal Binding (Album Review)

The Vision Bleak – Weird Tales (Album Review)

Interview – Liv Kristine Talks Music, New Beginnings + More

Before the Dawn – Archaic Flame (EP Review)

Vlad in Tears – Relapse (Album Review)

New Years Day – Half Black Heart (Album Review)

My Dying Bride – A Mortal Binding (Album Review)

The Vision Bleak – Weird Tales (Album Review)

Interview – Liv Kristine Talks Music, New Beginnings + More

Before the Dawn – Archaic Flame (EP Review)

Vlad in Tears – Relapse (Album Review)

New Years Day – Half Black Heart (Album Review)

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)