The Birthday Massacre Archives

The Birthday Massacre - Pathways / Metropolis Records (2025)

The Birthday Massacre – Pathways (Album Review)

Jason RhodeJason RhodeSeptember 30, 2025

With a history dating back to 1999, when they called themselves Imagica (as a homage to Clive Barker’s 1991 novel Imajica), The Birthday Massacre has built a strong reputation for itself. A blend of Synthpop, Alternative Metal, and cinematic imagery, the Canada-based band has captured ... Read More

Interview – Chibi of The Birthday Massacre

CrypticRockCrypticRockJune 12, 2025

At the forefront of Electronic Rock, Canada’s The Birthday Massacre is a band that has captured the imagination of fans worldwide. A unique blend of cinematic elements matched with Synth and Gothic Rock, The Birthday Massacre could be described as a fantastical dream where ’80s ... Read More

As Everything Unfolds – Ultraviolet (Album Review)

CrypticRockCrypticRockDecember 5, 2023

While it is difficult to navigate the modern Metal scene with such an oversaturation of bands, there have been a few newer ones in recent years that are worth taking a closer look. A part of this short list is a band out of England ... Read More

The Birthday Massacre – Fascination (Album Review)

Jeannie BlueJeannie BlueMarch 1, 2022

With one foot tattooed in ‘80s New Wave and the other disappearing into the black velvet of modern Synthpop, The Birthday Massacre has carved a niche for themselves by pairing angelic vocals with entrancing synths and power-hungry guitars. This is no different on their latest, ... Read More

The Birthday Massacre – Diamonds (Album Review)

Jeannie BlueJeannie BlueMarch 23, 2020

“The night is short. It weighs heavy, but the light always awaits us.” A beautifully lush exploration of the opposing forces of life, The Birthday Massacre’s latest, Diamonds, arrives on Friday, March 27th, 2020, thanks to Metropolis Records. Formed in 1999, Canadian Gothic Rock outfit ... Read More

CrypticRock Presents: The Best Albums Of 2017

CrypticRockCrypticRockDecember 27, 2017

Who ever said there is no good music being made anymore are probably not paying attention. In fact, there is plenty of great music being made, and the year of 2017 was no different. The year included long awaited returns from beloved artists, the introduction ... Read More

The Birthday Massacre

The Birthday Massacre – Pathways (Album Review)

Interview – Chibi of The Birthday Massacre

As Everything Unfolds – Ultraviolet (Album Review)

The Birthday Massacre – Fascination (Album Review)

The Birthday Massacre – Diamonds (Album Review)

CrypticRock Presents: The Best Albums Of 2017

The Birthday Massacre – Pathways (Album Review)

Interview – Chibi of The Birthday Massacre

As Everything Unfolds – Ultraviolet (Album Review)

The Birthday Massacre – Fascination (Album Review)

The Birthday Massacre – Diamonds (Album Review)

CrypticRock Presents: The Best Albums Of 2017

This Month in Horror Movie History – Terror Train (1980)

This Month in Horror Movie History – The Prophecy (1995)

This Month in Horror Movie History – The Abyss (1989)

Developing Artist Showcase – Red Voodoo

Developing Artist Showcase – Glitterfox

Developing Artist Showcase – Deadcode

Interview – Ms. Toi

Interview – Craig R. Baxley

Interview – Drop & Ben Nominet of Sybreed

Police Academy 3: Back in Training – Still Laughing 40 Years Later

Blackwater Holylight – Not Here Not Gone (Album Review)

Harry Styles – Aperture (Single Review)

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