Jerry Cantrell Archives

Alice in Chains -Black Gives Way to Blue / Craft Recordings (2024)

Alice in Chains – Black Gives Way to Blue (15th Anniversary Vinyl Review)

CrypticRockCrypticRockNovember 6, 2024

There is an endless debate over who was ultimately the king of Grunge Rock in the early ‘90s. Some would say Nirvana, others would say Pearl Jam and select listeners would turn to Soundgarden. Each is a fair selection, and they are impactful in their ... Read More

Jerry Cantrell - I Want Blood / Double J Music (2024)

Jerry Cantrell – I Want Blood (Album

CrypticRockCrypticRockOctober 18, 2024

At the risk of sounding ignorant, during the early days of Alice in Chains, few truly know how entwined Jerry Cantrell’s voice was in the music. With the highly distinctive tone of the late Layne Staley, he unquestionably took center stage for the band as ... Read More

Tim Montana – Savage (Album Review)

CrypticRockCrypticRockAugust 12, 2024

To the Hard Rock world the name Tim Montana may be something new, but this singer-songwriter is far from green. An active songwriter, recording artist, and live performer for over twenty years now, Montana is pretty well established in the Country music realm. First released ... Read More

Bush Takes Colorado Back In Time 8-1-24 w/ Jerry Cantrell, Candlebox, & Tim Montana

Rafi ShlosmanRafi ShlosmanAugust 6, 2024

Often we are told to “not spend much time thinking of the past,” and while certain memories can certainly prove that point, nostalgia would be a whole different part of your past. See an old episode of Thundercats, and there you are transported to your ... Read More

Alice in Chains – Jar of Flies (30th Anniversary Vinyl Review)

CrypticRockCrypticRockMarch 26, 2024

There is often debate among Rock music lovers of who was the most impactful band during the ‘90s era. Some would say Nirvana, others Pearl Jam or Soundgarden, but a large portion would vote for Alice in Chains. Originally formed in 1987, Alice in Chains ... Read More

Duff McKagan – Lighthouse (Album Review)

CrypticRockCrypticRockNovember 24, 2023

Arguably one of the most fascinating musicians in modern Rock-n-Roll, Duff McKagan has many stories to tell. Famously known as Guns N’ Roses’ bassist, McKagan has a depth that runs much further and deeper than some may know. Briefly looking back, McKagan began his musical journey in ... Read More

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