Gothic Metal Archives

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

Before the Dawn – Stormbringers (Album Review)

CrypticRockCrypticRockJuly 11, 2023

Back in the 2000s the Finnish Metal scene was booming with exciting bands. Whether it be more Doom Metal leaning acts like Swallow the Sun, or more Gothic Metal ones such as To/Die/For, the well ran deep with talent. A time that also produced some ... Read More

KrashKarma – Falling To Pieces (Album Review)

Lisa BurkeLisa BurkeJune 23, 2023

What makes a Hard Rock or Heavy Metal band stand out from the masses? For one, thinking outside the box is never a bad idea. Along that same path, having a strong musical bond as well as personal bond always shows through like a shining ... Read More

Tribulation – Hamartia (EP Review)

Lisa BurkeLisa BurkeApril 27, 2023

The whole idea of an EP versus an LP release is one that many Heavy Metal bands toe the line with from time to time. Something select fans are fickle about, in reality, both formats can be valuable at different points in a band’s career. ... Read More

Interview – Vesa Ranta of The Abbey

CrypticRockCrypticRockMarch 23, 2023

If you are a fan of Finnish Metal, the name Vesa Ranta is more than likely one which is very familiar. Why? Well, Ranta was the man behind the drum kit for The Northernmost Killers, Sentenced, for sixteen long years. Rising to international recognition thanks ... Read More

Interview – HIM’s Ville Valo

CrypticRockCrypticRockFebruary 2, 2023

Looking back at the early 2000s era of Rock and Metal, few artists stick out as decade defining. In the more mainstream world, you had the likes of Slipknot, Nickelback, and Linkin Park… but if you were looking for something a little more on the ... Read More

Gothic Metal

Interview – Nightmare Industries of Deathstars

Before the Dawn – Stormbringers (Album Review)