R.E.M. Archives

The Replacements – Time: Let It Bleed Edition (Box Set Review)

CrypticRockCrypticRockSeptember 27, 2023

When reflecting on the early period of Alternative Rock music, many will turn to acts such as R.E.M., The Pixies, or The Smiths, however, another extremely important pioneer is none other than The Replacements. A band composed of Guitarist/Vocalist Paul Westerberg, Guitarist Bob Stinson, Bassist ... Read More

Frank Iero and the Future Violents – Heaven Is A Place, This Is A Place (EP Review)

Jeannie BlueJeannie BlueJanuary 11, 2021

When last we heard from Frank Iero and the Future Violents—that being Guitarist/Backing Vocalist Evan Nestor, Bassist Matt Armstrong (Murder By Death), Drummer Tucker Rule (Thursday), and, never least, multi-instrumentalist Kayleigh Goldsworthy—they were breaking down personal Barriers. Two years later, they are back with a ... Read More

Hawk Premiere “You Are The One I Want” Music Video

CrypticRockCrypticRockSeptember 16, 2020

There is no question that we are living in very strange and uncertain times. Filled with negativity, politicized agendas, and more, thankfully we can turn to music as a sanctuary away from it all. Lead by prolific Artist David Hawkins, the band Hawk have more ... Read More

Collective Soul – Half & Half (EP Review)

Nina MendeNina MendeAugust 26, 2020

Ever heard of Collective Soul? Well if not, you have probably been living under a rock, because these guys have been around since 1992. One of the most consistent and longest lasting Rock-n-Roll bands that emerged from the ’90s era, Collective Soul has pumped out ... Read More

Interview – Rain Phoenix

CrypticRockCrypticRockFebruary 14, 2019

Growing up in a family environment that nurtured creativity, the Phoenix siblings all had their artistic muses. With the eldest, River, rising to super-stardom as a movie star in the mid ’80s, his younger brother Joaquin would go on to win Academy Awards, while their ... Read More

R.E.M.

The Replacements – Time: Let It Bleed Edition (Box Set Review)

Frank Iero and the Future Violents – Heaven Is A Place, This Is A Place (EP Review)

Hawk Premiere “You Are The One I Want” Music Video

Collective Soul – Half & Half (EP Review)

Interview – Rain Phoenix

The Replacements – Time: Let It Bleed Edition (Box Set Review)

Frank Iero and the Future Violents – Heaven Is A Place, This Is A Place (EP Review)

Hawk Premiere “You Are The One I Want” Music Video

Collective Soul – Half & Half (EP Review)

Interview – Rain Phoenix

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)