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Sep 15, 2024 | 
crypticrock.com | Nina Mende |Jason Rhode |Jeannie Blue |Samantha Andujar
Famously known as the voice of System of a Down, Serj Tankian is a very unique character. An Armenian-American, while he has been writing songs with System of a Down for thirty years, as well as a solo artist for nearly twenty years, no one can deny one of the biggest attractions to Tankian is his notorious singing style.
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Sep 15, 2024 | 
crypticrock.com | Nina Mende |Jason Rhode |Lauren Hopkins |Jeannie Blue
While most may recognize the name Kat von D as a famed tattooist, turned television celebrity thanks to interest in TLC series LA Ink, there is still much more to her artistry. Becoming well-known during LA Ink’s four season run (2007-11), in that time she was seen tattooing various celebrities at her shop High Voltage Tattoo in Los Angeles, but again, had a lot more to offer.
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May 24, 2024 | 
crypticrock.com | Nina Mende |Jeannie Blue |Samantha Andujar
Many bands emerged during the late ’70s into the early ’80s from the New Wave of British Heavy Metal movement. Some made big names for themselves, while others carved out their own little niche. Now over four decades later, many are still going strong, while others have been defunct for years. However, there are some whose stories are split into two, like Cloven Hoof.
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May 23, 2024 | 
crypticrock.com | Nina Mende |Jeannie Blue |Samantha Andujar
Led by Andy LaPlegua, Combichrist has become an institution of the Industrial music scene throughout the years. Formed in 2003, initially known for his work in Futherpop band Icon of Coil, Combichrist became a new endeavor for LaPlegua, and it has continuously grown ever since. In fact, Combichrist has taken on a life all its own and the fanbase has steadily grown over the last two plus decades with the constant release of new music.
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May 14, 2024 | 
crypticrock.com | Nina Mende |Jeannie Blue |Samantha Andujar |Garrett Richardello
When Peter Tägtgren first revealed his then new project PAIN back in 1997 it turned many heads. Famously known in the Heavy Metal world as the leader of Sweden’s Death Metal icons Hypocrisy, PAIN was enigma to dedicated followers because sonically it laid somewhere more in the realm of Industrial Metal than anything else.
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May 14, 2024 | 
crypticrock.com | Philip Bynoe |Nina Mende |Garrett Richardello |Jeannie Blue
Back in the early ’80s, Metal Blade Records had a series called Metal Massacre which showcased a list of underground, unsigned Heavy Metal acts. A place where legends like Metallica, Ratt, Overkill, and Slayer had their tracks featured, these now out of print compilations are highly coveted, and overall, great pieces of Heavy Metal history.
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May 10, 2024 | 
crypticrock.com | Nina Mende |Garrett Richardello |Jeannie Blue |Samantha Andujar
Back in January of 2023 HIM’s own Ville Valo released a surprising solo debut album entitled Neon Noir. A sort of return to the sound he cultivated for nearly 30 years leading HIM, the album was released simply under his initials VV, and was received exceptionally well. Not active with HIM now for nearly 7 years, Valo has kept busy with many projects, but it is safe to say Neon Noir created a massive buzz.
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May 3, 2024 | 
crypticrock.com | Nina Mende |Cara McWilliam |Jeannie Blue |Samantha Andujar
Bridging the gap between Punk and Folk Rock, beyond any genre, Frank Turner is a songwriter. Out of England, the veteran performer has now released a slew of material as a solo artist; starting with his 2007 debut album Sleep Is for the Week, leading up to his #1 charted UK album FTHC from 2022. Influenced by a broad range of artists that came before him, Turner’s music itself is best described as a mix between everything from Pop and classic Punk Rock to Folk Rock.
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Apr 8, 2024 | 
crypticrock.com | Alfie Vera Mella |Nina Mende |Jeannie Blue
Formed over five decades ago, Australian Rock band Midnight Oil has been one of the pioneers and pillars of New Wave/Alternative music. With a studio discography of 13 albums – from 1978’s self-titled to 2022’s Resist – they have been nothing less than prolific.
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Apr 8, 2024 | 
crypticrock.com | Jeannie Blue |Nina Mende |Samantha Andujar
Australia’s award-winning Northlane is back with its first new material since 2022’s No. 1 ARIA chart-topping Obsidian. Their latest, a 6-song EP entitled Mirror’s Edge, is an independent release that arrives on Friday, April 12, 2024. And yes, it is worth the hype!Created alongside long-time friend and groundbreaking Producer Will Putney (Fit For An Autopsy, Knocked Loose), Mirror’s Edge is the latest from a Sydney band that is at the top of their game.
