Gothic Metal Archives

HOST – IX (Album Review)

CrypticRockCrypticRockOctober 26, 2023

Founding fathers of what is called the Gothic Metal sound, Paradise Lost are perhaps one of the most underappreciated bands in all of Metal music. Originally a Doom Metal with Death Metal elements early on, by the early ‘90s they were already morphing into what ... Read More

Within Temptation's Bleed Out Album Out Now

Within Temptation – Bleed Out (Album Review)

CrypticRockCrypticRockOctober 25, 2023

Of all the acts to emerge from the European region under the sub-genre of Symphonic Metal, The Netherlands’ Within Temptation have arguably been the most internationally successful. With roots that date back to 1996, Within Temptation is a name that was known in the underground ... Read More

Stitched Up Heart – To The Wolves (Album Review)

CrypticRockCrypticRockOctober 18, 2023

Making their way for well over a decade now, Stitched Up Heart are a part of the new wave of female-fronted modern Metal bands. The vision of Alecia ‘Mixi’ Demner, the talented vocalist has stood fast through the twists and turns that come with being ... Read More

Floor Jansen – Paragon (Album Review)

CrypticRockCrypticRockOctober 17, 2023

The name Floor Jansen is one that has been known and respected among many underground Metal fans for over two decades. Initially the vocalist for Gothic Metal band After Forever, she would also work with the Progressive Metal act Star One, form the band ReVamp ... Read More

Death Dealer Union – Initiation (Album Review)

CrypticRockCrypticRockSeptember 27, 2023

Most people in the Metal world recognize Elena Cataraga (Lena Scissorhands) as the leading voice behind the European band Infected Rain. Also making a mark with collaborations with others, including some beautiful songs with Seas on the Moon, Scissorhands has been one busy lady. A ... Read More

Interview – Nightmare Industries of Deathstars

CrypticRockCrypticRockJuly 19, 2023

Taking shape over twenty years ago, Sweden’s Deathstars return in 2023 in a big way. A band with a unique background, the core of Deathstars key creators is within the Black Metal, Death Metal, and Doom Metal world. So, it would make sense that Deathstars ... Read More

Gothic Metal

HOST – IX (Album Review)

Within Temptation – Bleed Out (Album Review)

Stitched Up Heart – To The Wolves (Album Review)

Floor Jansen – Paragon (Album Review)

Death Dealer Union – Initiation (Album Review)

Interview – Nightmare Industries of Deathstars

HOST – IX (Album Review)

Within Temptation – Bleed Out (Album Review)

Stitched Up Heart – To The Wolves (Album Review)

Floor Jansen – Paragon (Album Review)

Death Dealer Union – Initiation (Album Review)

Interview – Nightmare Industries of Deathstars

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Developing Artist Showcase – Nao Yoshioka

Developing Artist Showcase – The Dales

Developing Artist Showcase – Buzzy Lee

Interview – Philip Bailey of Earth, Wind & Fire

Interview – Ryan Meyer of Highly Suspect

Interview – Corey Schenck of Pangaea

The Beach Boys (Documentary Review)

The Foreshadowing – New Wave Order (Album Review)

Anthony Raneri – Everyday Royalty (EP Review)