New Wave Of British Heavy Metal Archives

Def Leppard – Drastic Symphonies (Album Review)

CrypticRockCrypticRockJuly 18, 2023

Rock titans Def Leppard have reached #1 in the USA Classical & Classical Crossover Charts. Wait… what? Did you read that correctly? Yes, you did. Legends of the ’80s era, Def Leppard have sold more than one hundred million records worldwide, are Rock and Roll ... Read More

Interview – John Gallagher of Raven

CrypticRockCrypticRockJuly 17, 2023

One of the earliest bands on the New Wave of British Heavy Metal scene, Raven is not to be overlooked. Forming in 1974, they would be the inspiration and influence of countless other bands that followed thanks to their heavy, thrashy sound and ability to ... Read More

Interview – Rick Allen & Lauren Monroe

CrypticRockCrypticRockDecember 9, 2022

Some might not believe there is such a thing as soul mates, but in truth, it is very real. A gravity beyond us that draws two people together, somewhere in the universe the stars aligned and Rick Allen connected with Lauren Monroe. Happily married for ... Read More

Venom Inc. – There’s Only Black (Album Review)

Lisa BurkeLisa BurkeSeptember 27, 2022

Out of the Ashes of the legendary Venom’s past, in 2015, Venom Inc. was spawned. Embodying the spirit of Venom, but also a very separate entity, Venom Inc. took shape with former Venom mates Tony “Demolition Man” Dolan (bass/vocals) and Jeffrey “Mantas” Dunn (guitar) uniting. ... Read More

Def Leppard – Diamond Star Halos (Album Review)

ALfie Vera MellaALfie Vera MellaAugust 14, 2022

The enduring Def Leppard is one of the purveyors of the so-called New Wave of British Heavy Metal, which the journalist Geoff Barton coined in 1979 to refer to the then-emerging batch of Metal bands during the popularity of Post-Punk New Wave in that era. ... Read More

Biff Byford of Saxon Talks Inspirations

CrypticRockCrypticRockAugust 23, 2021

There are few who can say that they are part of the building blocks of Heavy Metal music, and England’s Saxon are one. Formed back in 1977, the band was a part of the New Wave of British Heavy Metal that would explode in the ... Read More

New Wave Of British Heavy Metal

Def Leppard – Drastic Symphonies (Album Review)

Interview – John Gallagher of Raven

Interview – Rick Allen & Lauren Monroe

Venom Inc. – There’s Only Black (Album Review)

Def Leppard – Diamond Star Halos (Album Review)

Biff Byford of Saxon Talks Inspirations

Def Leppard – Drastic Symphonies (Album Review)

Interview – John Gallagher of Raven

Interview – Rick Allen & Lauren Monroe

Venom Inc. – There’s Only Black (Album Review)

Def Leppard – Diamond Star Halos (Album Review)

Biff Byford of Saxon Talks Inspirations

This Week In Horror Movie History – Ravenous (1999)

This Week In Horror Movie History – Candyman: Farewell to the Flesh (1995)

This Week In Horror Movie History – The Stepford Wives (1975)

Developing Artist Showcase – Blythe Bonnie

Developing Artist Showcase – Empty Streets

Developing Artist Showcase – Crystal Joilena

Interview – Gary Lightbody of Snow Patrol

Interview – Shelley Fabares

Interview – Jessica Belkin

Marvin Gaye – In The Groove (Limited Edition Vinyl Review)

Caligula: The Ultimate Cut (4K Ultra HD Review)

The Temptations – Sky’s The Limit (Limited Edition Vinyl Review)