Tristania Archives

Trail of Tears – Winds of Disdain (EP Review)

CrypticRockCrypticRockMay 18, 2024

In the late ‘90s a new era was born within the music world where Gothic, Symphonic, and various Heavy Metal elements all fused together. A style that could be traced back to what Therion, Moonspell or what Rotting Christ were doing in other parts of ... Read More

Interview – Liv Kristine Talks Music, New Beginnings + More

CrypticRockCrypticRockMarch 15, 2024

If we are honest with ourselves, we may ask… what defines us? A very lofty question to ponder, the truth lies in finding a place between the light and darkness of life, all while still being able to remain grounded on earth. This could mean ... Read More

Liv Kristine - River of Diamonds album art

Liv Kristine – River of Diamonds (Album Review)

CrypticRockCrypticRockNovember 20, 2023

The journey of Norwegian Singer Liv Kristine has been one full of triumph, but also heartache. A fixture within the European Metal scene for years, many consider Kristine a pioneer who paved the way for others to utilize angelic female vocals alongside male death metal ... Read More

Green Carnation – Leaves of Yesteryear (Album Review)

Nicholas FrancoNicholas FrancoMay 4, 2020

The country of Norway has been known for some of the heaviest and most Extreme Metal bands this side of a burning church. Out of that movement, however, has emerged some truly progressive and unpredictable strains of music. Embodying this creative boldness, Green Carnation is ... Read More

Interview – Kjetil Nordhus of Green Carnation

CrypticRockCrypticRockDecember 5, 2019

Back in early 2000s, a very special band by the name of Green Carnation emerged from the Norwegian Metal scene. The creation of former Emperor Bassist Tchort, Green Carnation’s story took shape with the release of Journey to the End of the Night in 2000, ... Read More

Sirenia – Arcane Astral Aeons (Album Review)

CrypticRockCrypticRockOctober 22, 2018

When Norway’s Morten Veland left Tristania back in 2000, it was perhaps one of the most heartbreaking decisions of his professional music career. A key songwriter for Tristania’s first two albums, 1998’s Widow’s Weeds and 1999’s Beyond the Veil, sadly creative differences led him to bid ... Read More

Tristania

Trail of Tears – Winds of Disdain (EP Review)

Interview – Liv Kristine Talks Music, New Beginnings + More

Liv Kristine – River of Diamonds (Album Review)

Green Carnation – Leaves of Yesteryear (Album Review)

Interview – Kjetil Nordhus of Green Carnation

Sirenia – Arcane Astral Aeons (Album Review)

Trail of Tears – Winds of Disdain (EP Review)

Interview – Liv Kristine Talks Music, New Beginnings + More

Liv Kristine – River of Diamonds (Album Review)

Green Carnation – Leaves of Yesteryear (Album Review)

Interview – Kjetil Nordhus of Green Carnation

Sirenia – Arcane Astral Aeons (Album Review)

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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

HALESTORM: Hyde Manor (Hardcover Graphic Novel Review)

Elton John: Never Too Late (Documentary Review)

The Virginmarys – The House Beyond The Fires (Album Review)