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Aug 6, 2024 | 
crypticrock.com | Rafi Shlosman |Jeannie Blue |Samantha Andujar
Often we are told to “not spend much time thinking of the past,” and while certain memories can certainly prove that point, nostalgia would be a whole different part of your past. See an old episode of Thundercats, and there you are transported to your childhood watching cartoons and life is just that much simpler for about twenty minutes.
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Jul 25, 2024 | 
crypticrock.com | Rafi Shlosman |Jeannie Blue |Samantha Andujar |Garrett Richardello
Live musical experiences can vary like options in genres. One can go to a Rammstein or KISS concert and be wowed by dazzling displays of pyro and theatrics. Or, attend a Jelly Roll show and be moved by the artistic emotional honesty he lays out. To experience the blues and its rich history, the S.E.R.P.E.N.T Festival put together by Guns N’ Roses legendary Guitarist Slash has what you are looking for.
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May 17, 2024 | 
crypticrock.com | Robbie Kramer |Rafi Shlosman |Nicholas Franco |Jeannie Blue
Sebastian Bach is often considered one of the signature voices of late ‘80s into the early ‘90s of Rock music. In fact, his time spent as the frontman for the band Skid Row has held up as some of the best music to come out of that era. Which leads to the still discussed rumors as what caused him to leave the band in the first place.
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May 17, 2024 | 
crypticrock.com | Rafi Shlosman |Nicholas Franco |Jeannie Blue |Samantha Andujar
If Rock-n-Roll were a walking, talking, breathing, being; the Blues would be the life blood and soul of that being. From giants the likes of Black Sabbath, Led Zeppelin, Eric Clapton, to a certain band called Guns N’ Roses each got their inspiration from the Blues. It was not just the riffs that compelled them, but the raw recordings unenhanced by computers or overused production studios, topped by lyrics of despair and honesty.
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May 17, 2024 | 
crypticrock.com | Nicholas Franco |Rafi Shlosman |Jeannie Blue |Samantha Andujar
There are few names as synonymous with the ascension of Black Metal music, from its nascent tape-trading days all the way to its paradigm-shifting, genre-bending present day, than Rotting Christ. The Greek band has been in existence since 1987, and on May 24, 2024, they release their 14th studio album into the universe. ΠΡΟ ΧΡΙΣΤΟU (Pro Xristou) comes to us via Season of Mist Records, once again seeing brothers Sakis and Themis Tolis pouring their hearts and souls into their longstanding vision.
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Apr 8, 2024 | 
crypticrock.com | Rafi Shlosman |Hannah Means-Shannon |Lauren Hopkins |Jeannie Blue
Cryptic RockCrypticRockEvent CoverageNews Comments(0)When chatting with fellow peers about musical interests you will always encounter a few bands that are mentioned to the other party that they are not familiar with. Reactions however to the differences in musical variety simply depend on who the band is. Mention a local, ‘thrilling,’ Screamo Core band who barely got their Instagram started a year ago; and no surprise your fellow partner in verbal exchange has no idea what you are talking about.
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Sep 29, 2023 | 
crypticrock.com | Rafi Shlosman |Jeannie Blue |Samantha Andujar
There are concerts and then there are monumental experiences that you will never forget. So, it should go without saying that when artists like Rob Zombie and Alice Cooper announce a tour together that you can bet your ass it will be nothing short of a theatrical experience. After one successful run, now throw in special guests like Ministry and Filter for a second leg of touring and you have the recipe for one of the most mind-blowing tours of the year.
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Sep 1, 2023 | 
crypticrock.com | Rafi Shlosman |Jeannie Blue |Samantha Andujar
The therapeutic power of music is one that does not just heal, but helps brings people together. It is not only the power of songs like Queen’s “We Will Rock You” to rally a stadium full of screaming sports fans to root for their favorite team, but also everything from the fury of tracks like Mudvayne’s “Dig” from their 2000 album L.D. 50 pushing you to get in that pit and unleash your frustrations.
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Sep 1, 2023 | 
crypticrock.com | Rafi Shlosman |Jeannie Blue |Samantha Andujar
Legacy, many aspire to leave one, but few actually deliver. When the Abbott brothers started building Pantera in 1982 one has to wonder if they initially intended on building an unstoppable force in music, one that doesn’t only look to stick to the bar set, but one who looks to redefine it all together.
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May 22, 2023 | 
crypticrock.com | Rafi Shlosman
Mr. Bungle & Melvins Bring Insanity To Denver, CO 5-16-23Posted at 09:34h cryptic rock, CrypticRock, Event Coverage, News0 CommentsSometimes the only cure for the woes of an insane world, is a soundtrack of the most unconventional nature possible. A soundtrack that brings insanity to challenge your senses, make you laugh, scream in a manner that would make your mother worry about your current influences, or just simply something to remind you not to take yourself too seriously.
