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Black Orchid Empire – Tempus Veritas (Album Review)

CrypticRockCrypticRockDecember 1, 2023

As time wears on it becomes more difficult to find much worthy of your full attention in the Rock world. A period full of soundalike acts with sadly little substances, fortunately if you dig deeper there are some interesting things beneath the surface. Perhaps nothing ... Read More

Katatonia – Sky Void Of Stars (Album Review)

Lisa BurkeLisa BurkeMarch 30, 2023

The past few years have been quite wild, and in 2023, Heavy Metal music of all types seems to be in a thriving position. Now nearly three months into the new year, one of the many strong new album releases within the Metal world thus ... Read More

Interview – Roger Öjersson of Katatonia

CrypticRockCrypticRockFebruary 23, 2023

Nearly all bands sustain lineup shifts… and Katatonia are no different. Looking strikingly different from earlier in their career, Katatonia has rolled with the changes, settling in comfortably with a solid lineup of musicians over the last decade. A lineup surrounding the co-founding core of ... Read More

Katatonia – City Burials (Album Review)

CrypticRockCrypticRockApril 20, 2020

Sweden’s Katatonia are one of those bands that has been around forever, yet perhaps do not get all the recognition they deserve. First begun nearly thirty years ago, initially as more of a Doom Death Metal act, they soon shifted toward a highly distinctive sound ... Read More

Tool – Fear Inoculum (Album Review)

Adrian BreemanAdrian BreemanSeptember 3, 2019

Eschewing live performances and bits of early tracks posted online, Fear Inoculum, released on Friday, August 30th through their own label, Volcano, and RCA, represents the first new material from Tool since 10,000 Days back in the spring of 2006. After thirteen years (and four ... Read More

Black Needle Noise with Attasalina Premiere Video For “Messages By Dreams”

CrypticRockCrypticRockApril 27, 2018

Most famously known for his list of production works through the years, John Fryer’s reputation proceeds him. Helping shape the sounds of some artist’s most memorable albums, including Nine Inch Nails’ 1989 Pretty Hate Machine, HIM’s 2000 Razorblade Romance, Depeche Mode’s 1981 Speak & Spell, ... Read More

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Black Orchid Empire – Tempus Veritas (Album Review)