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Saxon – Hell, Fire And Damnation (Album Review)

CrypticRockCrypticRockJanuary 12, 2024

In the archives of Heavy Metal’s history, there is simply no denying the importance of Saxon. An English band which formed back in 1975, Saxon are one of the pioneering forces behind the New Wave of British Heavy Metal (NWOBHM) that really put the genre ... Read More

Everything but the Girl – Fuse (Album Review)

Marieval YebraMarieval YebraDecember 21, 2023

The English music duo Everything But the Girl has been a staple in the music world for over forty years. Consisting of Lead Singer/Songwriter Tracey Thorn and Producer/Singer/Songwriter Ben Watt, since their self-titled debut album in the earlier part of 1984, they have achieved four ... Read More

Railway Children (Movie Review)

Day HeathDay HeathSeptember 19, 2022

Actor Bernard Cribbins is better known as Donna Noble’s grandfather in the Doctor Who series. Some might even recognize his first stint with the Timelord in 1966’s Daleks- Invasion Earth 2150 or singing the song that gave 1990s one-hit wonders Right Said Fred their name. But within the ... Read More

China Crisis Bring 40 Year Celebration To Daryl’s House Pawling, NY 6-29-22

CrypticRockCrypticRockJune 30, 2022

A lot of events unfolded throughout the year of 1982. The British overcame Argentina in Falklands war, E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial sparked the imagination of all ages in theaters, and the British New Wave music scene was in full swing. The latter of these bulletin points ... Read More

Tears For Fears – The Tipping Point (Album Review)

CrypticRockCrypticRockMay 3, 2022

To many, Tears For Fears are the quintessential band from the ’80s era. Not at all a deeming statement to pigeonhole them, it is more one that celebrates their creative ingenuity, unmistakable vocals, and lyrical content that never pulled punches, all while appealing to a ... Read More

My Life in Dire Straits (Book Review)

Day HeathDay HeathNovember 12, 2021

Through Diversion Books, John Illsey will reveal how his life was in dire straits. Who thought it was that bad? Being the bassist and founding member of- oh, right. It is not quite that grim. The title is just being punny. Released on November 9, ... Read More

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Saxon – Hell, Fire And Damnation (Album Review)

Everything but the Girl – Fuse (Album Review)

Railway Children (Movie Review)

China Crisis Bring 40 Year Celebration To Daryl’s House Pawling, NY 6-29-22

Tears For Fears – The Tipping Point (Album Review)

My Life in Dire Straits (Book Review)

Saxon – Hell, Fire And Damnation (Album Review)

Everything but the Girl – Fuse (Album Review)

Railway Children (Movie Review)

China Crisis Bring 40 Year Celebration To Daryl’s House Pawling, NY 6-29-22

Tears For Fears – The Tipping Point (Album Review)

My Life in Dire Straits (Book Review)

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 – Vipërwitch

Developing Artist Showcase – Vermilia

Developing Artist Showcase – Black Smoke Trigger

Interview – Clayne Crawford & Summer Shelton

Interview – Bishop Briggs

Interview – Henry Thomas & Sarah Lind

The Native Howl – Sons of Destruction (Album Review)

The The – Ensoulment (Album Review)

Blood Star (Movie Review)