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From Ashes to New – Blackout (Album Review)

Mayra GariboMayra GariboNovember 10, 2023

Originally forming Pennsylvania, From Ashes to New’s story dates back to 2013. A project which has seen many changes through the years, founding Songwriter/Vocalist Matt Brandyberry has been the sole constant member leading the band forward with a good share of success along the way. ... Read More

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grandson – I Love You, I’m Trying (Album Review)

CrypticRockCrypticRockNovember 9, 2023

Working tirelessly for a decade now, the artist known as grandson has come a long way. The work of Songwriter Jordan Edward Benjamin, under the name grandson he had his first spark of success in 2016 with the single “Bury Me Face Down,” but it ... Read More

Zebrahead – II (EP Review)

CrypticRockCrypticRockOctober 8, 2023

Back in the late ‘90s Pop Punk was a prime commodity. Bands like Blink-182, Sum 41, New Found Glory, and Green Day were dominating the mainstream music world. Then came something a bit different, and their name was Zebrahead. Formed in 1996, Zebrahead was unique ... Read More

Hollywood Undead – Hotel Kalifornia (Album Review)

Nina MendeNina MendeAugust 12, 2022

Over the past few years, Rap Rock stars Hollywood Undead have kept themselves extremely busy. Releasing two albums in 2020 alone, New Empire, Vol. 1 & Vol. 2, in 2021, they pumped out additional non-album singles – “Runaway” and “Shadows.” Using each grain of sand ... Read More

Sicksense – Kings Today (EP Review)

Jeannie BlueJeannie BlueApril 18, 2022

For the past decade, there have been whispers of a Nu Metal resurgence. Sure, some of Rock and Metal’s most recent additions have obvious influences—with KoЯn as the godfathers of that particular black parade—but few have chosen to fully align themselves with the genre. However, ... Read More

Papa Roach – Ego Trip (Album Review)

Jeannie BlueJeannie BlueApril 5, 2022

It’s not the time for “comfort or conformity,” notes Papa Roach Frontman Jacoby Shaddix. His words are a promise that the band’s latest, Ego Trip, holds nothing back, sonically or spiritually, as the quartet carries the flag for a movement that refuses to see love ... Read More

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From Ashes to New – Blackout (Album Review)