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Red – Rated R (Album Review)

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With inspiration coming over two decades ago, in the time since, Red has become one of the most energetic and intriguing bands in the modern Alternative Metal genre. Releasing their debut record End of Silence in 2006, they quickly grabbed the attention of many with powerful songs ... Read More

Interview – Randy Armstrong of RED

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Over the last decade plus, many Rock bands have come and gone, but one that has stood the test of time is RED. The culmination of three lifelong friends with similar artistic visions, the Grammy nominated, RIAA Certified Gold-selling band RED has stood out in ... Read More

CrypticRock Presents: The Best Albums of 2015

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The year of 2015 featured a mass of excellent new albums. Whether it be comeback records, highly anticipated follow-ups, or career changing offerings, the year in review shows no shortage of surprises. With listeners becoming more diverse in their tastes than ever before, chances are ... Read More

Interview – Michael Barnes of Red

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Human beings all have one centralized similarity, and that is the struggle with emotions. Unifying us in a beautiful way, these emotions can drive negative or positive actions. Fortunately, most artistic outlets, such as music, provide a release of the every day trials and tribulations everyone ... Read More