Tony Newton Archives

Moggs Motel – Moggs Motel (Album Review)

CrypticRockCrypticRockNovember 28, 2024

With music running through his veins, Phil Mogg has been one of the most enduring Rock-n-Roll figures of the last fifty years. Famously known as the leading voice of UFO, Mogg’s voice stood out on every one of their albums from 1970’s UFO through to ... Read More

Interview – UFO’s Phil Mogg

CrypticRockCrypticRockNovember 22, 2024

Few vocalists in Rock-n-Roll history have the experience and clout of Phil Mogg. Frontman of the highly influential UFO for more than fifty years, Mogg is the distinct voice on all of their studio albums from 1970’s UFO through to 2022’s The Salentino Cuts. A ... Read More

KK's Priest - The Sinner Rides Again album art

KK’s Priest – The Sinner Rides Again (Album Review)

CrypticRockCrypticRockNovember 9, 2023

A founder member of Judas Priest, K. K. Downing is unquestionably one of the most influential guitarists in Heavy Metal history. Departing from the band which he helped build in 2011, Downing has kept busy outside Judas Priest; collaborating with others, and releasing his autobiography Heavy ... Read More

Interview – K. K. Downing

CrypticRockCrypticRockMarch 8, 2022

When you think of one of the most influential guitarists in Heavy Metal history, you would be remiss not to include Mr. K.K. Downing. A signature part of the fire that helped Judas Priest rise to the top between 1970 and 2011, Downing’s aggressive and ... Read More

KK’s Priest – Sermons of the Sinner (Album Review)

Vito TanziVito TanziOctober 1, 2021

A decade ago, K.K. Downing, one of Heavy Metal’s most prolific guitarists, shockingly departed from Judas Priest and took somewhat of a hiatus. A double axe attack, Downing shredded some of Metal’s most iconic riffs alongside fellow bandmate and Guitarist Glenn Tipton for a memorable ... Read More

Interview – Steve Harris of Iron Maiden & British Lion

CrypticRockCrypticRockFebruary 3, 2020

Arguably one of the most influential, accomplished musicians in Heavy Metal, Steve Harris has a list of accolades from here to the end of time. Most famously known as the founder of Iron Maiden, one of the biggest Heavy Metal bands in history, Harris is ... Read More

Tony Newton

Moggs Motel – Moggs Motel (Album Review)

Interview – UFO’s Phil Mogg

KK’s Priest – The Sinner Rides Again (Album Review)

Interview – K. K. Downing

KK’s Priest – Sermons of the Sinner (Album Review)

Interview – Steve Harris of Iron Maiden & British Lion

Moggs Motel – Moggs Motel (Album Review)

Interview – UFO’s Phil Mogg

KK’s Priest – The Sinner Rides Again (Album Review)

Interview – K. K. Downing

KK’s Priest – Sermons of the Sinner (Album Review)

Interview – Steve Harris of Iron Maiden & British Lion

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 – Absolight

Developing Artist Showcase – Vipërwitch

Developing Artist Showcase – Vermilia

Interview – Donna Pescow

Interview – Johnny Farina of Santo & Johnny

Interview – Jem Tayle & Boris Williams of Vamberator

EC Comics – Epitaphs From The Abyss (Comic Review)

A Flock of Seagulls – Some Dreams (Album Review)

Wicked (Movie Review)