Mike Mushok Archives

Staind – Confessions of the Fallen (Album Review)

CrypticRockCrypticRockSeptember 22, 2023

To quote a leading lyric from Singer-Songwriter Aaron Lewis, “it’s been a while” since we have heard from Staind. Out of the New England region, Staind has been established for nearly three decades now, but made their big splash on the Alternative Metal scene in ... Read More

Saint Asonia – Introvert (EP Review)

Patricia JonesPatricia JonesAugust 14, 2022

Formed in 2015, Canadian-American Saint Asonia has worked diligently to make a name for itself that is independent of each member’s origin and thus proving it to be more than simply the sum of its parts. Composed of former members of Art of Dying, Three ... Read More

Staind – Live: It’s Been A While (Live Album Review)

Nina MendeNina MendeJune 7, 2021

It has been quiet sometime since we have heard from Staind, but they are back with Live: It’s Been A While on Friday, May 7, 2021 via Yap’em / Alchemy Recordings. One of the most successful and dominate Alternative Metal acts to early 2000s, Staind ... Read More

Interview – Mike Mushok of Saint Asonia & Staind

CrypticRockCrypticRockDecember 16, 2019

Dedicating his life to music, Bay Stater Mike Mushok has been an important part of the Hard Rock/Alternative Metal scene for 20 years now. First finding success with Staind, Mushok’s guitar work laid the ground work for the band’s unique sound that made them a ... Read More

Staind’s Break the Cycle 15 Years Later

Jason RhodeJason RhodeMay 26, 2016

Back in 1995, New England based Alternative Metal band Staind began their journey. Initially a cover band where Lead Vocalist and Rhythm Guitarist Aaron Lewis, Lead Guitarist Mike Mushok, Bassist and Backing Vocalist Johnny April, and Drummer Jon Wysocki played cuts from bands such as ... Read More

Saint Asonia – Saint Asonia (Album Review)

Jason RhodeJason RhodeAugust 17, 2015

New beginnings bring some of Hard Rock’s best talents together to form supergroup, Canadian-American band, Saint Asonia in 2015. Consisting of ex-Three Days Grace lead singer, Adam Gontier; Staind guitarist, Mike Mushok; ex-Eye Empire bassist, Corey Lowery; and ex-Finger Eleven drummer, Rich Beddoe; Saint Asonia ... Read More

Mike Mushok

Staind – Confessions of the Fallen (Album Review)

Saint Asonia – Introvert (EP Review)

Staind – Live: It’s Been A While (Live Album Review)

Interview – Mike Mushok of Saint Asonia & Staind

Staind’s Break the Cycle 15 Years Later

Saint Asonia – Saint Asonia (Album Review)

Staind – Confessions of the Fallen (Album Review)

Saint Asonia – Introvert (EP Review)

Staind – Live: It’s Been A While (Live Album Review)

Interview – Mike Mushok of Saint Asonia & Staind

Staind’s Break the Cycle 15 Years Later

Saint Asonia – Saint Asonia (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)