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Royal Thunder – Rebuilding the Mountain (Album Review)

CrypticRockCrypticRockOctober 30, 2023

With a story that dates back to 2004, Royal Thunder are a unique band worth taking a much closer look at. One who would fit nicely within the classic late ‘60s era of music that produced some of the most atmospheric, moody Rock-n-Roll music ever, ... Read More

Saul – This Is It…The End of Everything (Album Review)

CrypticRockCrypticRockAugust 21, 2023

With a history of writing music together that dates back over sixteen years, brothers Zach and Blake Bedsaul have weathered many storms along their journey. Calling their band Saul, they rode the ups and downs as an independent act for many years, but ironically through ... Read More

Atreyu – The Hope of a Spark (EP Review)

Jeannie BlueJeannie BlueApril 16, 2023

The Hope of a Spark EP—which arrived on April 14, 2023, thanks to Spinefarm Records—was brilliantly introduced by its two single/genius videos, “Drowning” and “Watch Me Burn.” Each bookends the overarching theme of the release, from asphyxiating in the noise to rebirth via self-immolation, two ... Read More

VV – Neon Noir (Album Review)

Jeannie BlueJeannie BlueJanuary 13, 2023

“It’s the Mamas and the Papas dressed up as Metallica on their way to a Halloween bash at the Studio 54 . . .“ So muses Ville Valo, the God of Finnish Love Metal, a.k.a. His Infernal Majesty. Under the guise of VV, his extra ... Read More

Anti-Flag – Lies They Tell Our Children (Album Review)

Jeannie BlueJeannie BlueJanuary 10, 2023

There’s a recent meme that urges readers to stroll casually into 2023 while remaining on their best behavior; show the utmost respect and, for the love of the goddess, don’t touch anything that might ignite another tumultuous year. Great advice—unless you’re the Punk titans of ... Read More

Saint Asonia – Introvert (EP Review)

Patricia JonesPatricia JonesAugust 14, 2022

Formed in 2015, Canadian-American Saint Asonia has worked diligently to make a name for itself that is independent of each member’s origin and thus proving it to be more than simply the sum of its parts. Composed of former members of Art of Dying, Three ... Read More

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