Serj Tankian Archives - Cryptic Rock

Serj Tankian – Perplex Cities (EP Review)

Nina MendeNina MendeNovember 7, 2022

From his success as the lead voice of System of a Down to his solo work, Serj Tankian is an artist like no other. Known for powerful, politically driven lyrics and unique vocals, Tankian’s style is so extremely complex and almost always immediately sticks out. ... Read More

Serj Tankian – Elasticity (EP Review)

Sara GuidoSara GuidoMarch 22, 2021

The ability to change and adapt is the definition of elasticity, something that Serj Tankian has perfectly orchestrated with his brand new EP, the aptly-titled Elasticity, which arrived on March 19, 2021 via Alchemy Recordings/BMG. The five-song EP marks the System of a Down vocalist’s ... Read More

Interview – Richard Z. Kruspe of Emigrate & Rammstein

Jeannie BlueJeannie BlueDecember 31, 2018

You know the name Richard Z. Kruspe and his phenomenal twenty-plus year career with German heavyweights Rammstein, but do you know his true lust for music? Back in November, Kruspe’s passion project, Emigrate, released its third studio offering, A Million Degrees, and tore down the ... Read More

Daron Malakian and Scars On Broadway – Dictator (Album Review)

Vito TanziVito TanziJuly 16, 2018

One of the foremost recognizable voices burned into the Modern Heavy Metal age, Guitarist/Producer/Songwriter and Co-Vocalist in System Of A Down, Daron Malakian assisted in coining arguably the most controversial and demented music ever made, enrapturing Metal fans at the turn of the century. In ... Read More

Device – Device (Album review)

CrypticRockCrypticRockApril 13, 2013

When I first heard David Draiman was going to take a break from Disturbed back in 2011 I was quite surprised. Considering the mass success of Disturbed over the past decade I figured the band would be prime to continue touring after the success of ... Read More

Serj Tankian

Serj Tankian – Perplex Cities (EP Review)

Serj Tankian – Elasticity (EP Review)

Interview – Richard Z. Kruspe of Emigrate & Rammstein

Daron Malakian and Scars On Broadway – Dictator (Album Review)

Device – Device (Album review)

Serj Tankian – Perplex Cities (EP Review)

Serj Tankian – Elasticity (EP Review)

Interview – Richard Z. Kruspe of Emigrate & Rammstein

Daron Malakian and Scars On Broadway – Dictator (Album Review)

Device – Device (Album review)

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Interview – Sean Young

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