Mick Brown Archives

The End Machine – The Quantum Phase (Album Review)

Robbie KramerRobbie KramerMarch 6, 2024

Advanced warning: the new The End Machine album, The Quantum Phase, will get you a speeding ticket if you are not careful. The feeling of pure freedom and raw energy will take you back to high school. In fact, you may want to roll down ... Read More

Interview – Don Dokken of Dokken

CrypticRockCrypticRockDecember 22, 2023

During the ’80s, Hard Rock and Heavy Metal found a common place in Billboard charts. A soar in mainstream acceptance and popularity that we have not seen prior, or thereafter, one of the kings of the era were none other than Dokken. A band formed ... Read More

Dokken – Heaven Comes Down (Album Review)

CrypticRockCrypticRockOctober 24, 2023

One of the biggest bands during the ‘80s era of Hard Rock and Metal was unquestionably Dokken. With origins dating back to the late ‘70s, Dokken stamp on the ‘80s scene early on with hits such as 1983’s “Breaking the Chains,” leading through to 1986’s ... Read More

Dokken – The Elektra Albums 1983-1987 (Box Set Review)

CrypticRockCrypticRockMarch 17, 2023

Back in the early ’80s Heavy Metal blossomed into something larger than life thanks to blister guitar, soaring vocals, and unmistakable imagery. From Iron Maiden to Judas Priest, Heavy Metal had become a force to be reckoned with, and taking the genre to the next ... Read More

Dokken – The Lost Songs: 1978-1981 (Album Review)

Vito TanziVito TanziAugust 24, 2020

For many old time Classic 1980s Hard Rock and Heavy Metal fans, the name Dokken immediately conjures up memories of finely produced and well written Rock songs like “Into the Fire,” “It’s Not Love,” “Dream Warriors,” and “Tooth and Nail.” At first listen, the voice ... Read More

Ultraphonix – Original Human Music (Album Review)

Vito TanziVito TanziJuly 30, 2018

When it comes to dynamic duos, in the world of Hard Rock and Heavy Metal, the thought of “Mr. Scary” himself, Guitarist George Lynch, and the soulfully electric frontman of Living Colour, Vocalist Corey Glover, teaming up on a new music project would seemingly have ... Read More

Mick Brown

The End Machine – The Quantum Phase (Album Review)

Interview – Don Dokken of Dokken

Dokken – Heaven Comes Down (Album Review)

Dokken – The Elektra Albums 1983-1987 (Box Set Review)

Dokken – The Lost Songs: 1978-1981 (Album Review)

Ultraphonix – Original Human Music (Album Review)

The End Machine – The Quantum Phase (Album Review)

Interview – Don Dokken of Dokken

Dokken – Heaven Comes Down (Album Review)

Dokken – The Elektra Albums 1983-1987 (Box Set Review)

Dokken – The Lost Songs: 1978-1981 (Album Review)

Ultraphonix – Original Human Music (Album Review)

This Week In Horror Movie History – Stigmata (1999)

This Week in Horror Movie History – Flash Gordon (1980)

This Week in Horror Movie History – Visiting Hours (1982)

Developing Artist Showcase – Vipërwitch

Developing Artist Showcase – Vermilia

Developing Artist Showcase – Black Smoke Trigger

Interview – Clayne Crawford & Summer Shelton

Interview – Bishop Briggs

Interview – Henry Thomas & Sarah Lind

The Native Howl – Sons of Destruction (Album Review)

The The – Ensoulment (Album Review)

Blood Star (Movie Review)