Van Halen Archives - Cryptic Rock

Mammoth WVH – Mammoth WVH (Album Review)

Vito TanziVito TanziJune 30, 2021

Born into the royal bloodline of his father, the late Eddie Van Halen, Wolfgang Van Halen is ready to mold his own legacy in Rock with his solo project known as Mammoth WVH. After much anticipation, Mammoth WVH released the long awaited self titled debut ... Read More

Nöthin’ But A Good Time: The Uncensored History of the ’80s Hard Rock Explosion (Book Review)

Jeannie BlueJeannie BlueMarch 16, 2021

Can you resist a deep dive back in time to the decade of decadence? Of course not! So strap on your white leather and tease up those locks, because Nöthin’ But a Good Time: The Uncensored History of the ’80s Hard Rock Explosion is about ... Read More

The Decade That Rocked (Book Review)

Day HeathDay HeathMay 29, 2020

When it comes to Heavy Metal, if the 1960s were the warm-up, and the 1970s the opener, then the 1980s were the main act. Tastes may vary – the puffy hairdos and eye-searing fashions probably do not do much for people nowadays. Still, one cannot ... Read More

Come on Feel the Noize: The Story of How Rock Became Metal (Documentary Review)

Day HeathDay HeathDecember 18, 2019

Ready to rock? Then it is time to get down with Come on Feel the Noize: The Story of How Rock Became Metal, a Rockumentary named after one of the biggest hits by that most hardcore of Metal bands, SLADE! Okay, Director Jörg Sonntag (Atlantic ... Read More

Sons of Apollo – Live With The Plovdiv Psychotic Symphony (Live Album Review)

Vito TanziVito TanziAugust 27, 2019

One of the more intriguing supergroups to emerge in recent memory, Progressive Rock/Metal family, Sons of Apollo will release their first ever live album entitled Live With The Plovdiv Psychotic Symphony on Friday, August 30, 2019 via InsideOutMusic/Sony. It was nearly two years ago, on October ... Read More

Interview – DJ Prince Hakim

CrypticRockCrypticRockOctober 24, 2018

Growing up around a multi-million record selling, award winning band like Kool & the Gang, you are going to learn a thing or two about music and the business of it all. This is especially the case when your dad is Robert “Kool” Bell and ... Read More

Van Halen

Mammoth WVH – Mammoth WVH (Album Review)

Nöthin’ But A Good Time: The Uncensored History of the ’80s Hard Rock Explosion (Book Review)

The Decade That Rocked (Book Review)

Come on Feel the Noize: The Story of How Rock Became Metal (Documentary Review)

Sons of Apollo – Live With The Plovdiv Psychotic Symphony (Live Album Review)

Interview – DJ Prince Hakim

Mammoth WVH – Mammoth WVH (Album Review)

Nöthin’ But A Good Time: The Uncensored History of the ’80s Hard Rock Explosion (Book Review)

The Decade That Rocked (Book Review)

Come on Feel the Noize: The Story of How Rock Became Metal (Documentary Review)

Sons of Apollo – Live With The Plovdiv Psychotic Symphony (Live Album Review)

Interview – DJ Prince Hakim

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 – Empty Streets

Developing Artist Showcase – Crystal Joilena

Developing Artist Showcase – Faster on Fire

Interview – Clare Grogan of Altered Images

Interview – Louise Post of Veruca Salt

Starbenders – Take Back the Night (Album Review)

Staind – Confessions of the Fallen (Album Review)

Otep – The God Slayer (Album Review)

Van Halen

Mammoth WVH – Mammoth WVH (Album Review)

Nöthin’ But A Good Time: The Uncensored History of the ’80s Hard Rock Explosion (Book Review)

The Decade That Rocked (Book Review)

Come on Feel the Noize: The Story of How Rock Became Metal (Documentary Review)

Sons of Apollo – Live With The Plovdiv Psychotic Symphony (Live Album Review)

Interview – DJ Prince Hakim

Mammoth WVH – Mammoth WVH (Album Review)

Nöthin’ But A Good Time: The Uncensored History of the ’80s Hard Rock Explosion (Book Review)

The Decade That Rocked (Book Review)

Come on Feel the Noize: The Story of How Rock Became Metal (Documentary Review)

Sons of Apollo – Live With The Plovdiv Psychotic Symphony (Live Album Review)

Interview – DJ Prince Hakim

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 – Empty Streets

Developing Artist Showcase – Crystal Joilena

Developing Artist Showcase – Faster on Fire

Interview – Gary Peterson of The Guess Who

Interview – Clare Grogan of Altered Images

Interview – Louise Post of Veruca Salt

Starbenders – Take Back the Night (Album Review)

Staind – Confessions of the Fallen (Album Review)

Otep – The God Slayer (Album Review)