SINGLE REVIEW: Runereader – The Rising North

It's been over a month since new project RUNEREADER released their debut single On Your Battered Altar; its brilliant mesh of sounds has understandably gotten people intrigued. You can read the single review for that here. The runes have been cast again and a new single is on it's way to us. I don't want … Continue reading SINGLE REVIEW: Runereader – The Rising North

“We’re going to keep you entertained for quite a long time and we have already started to write for the second album.”

Brand new power/symphonic metal act ALTERIUM have released their debut Of War And Flames over a month ago, it's already gaining positive reception from press and fans alike. Rock Out Stand Out's Lotty Whittingham spoke to lead vocalist Nicoletta Rosellini about the album, mental health, and video games. Here's what happened. How has the feedback … Continue reading “We’re going to keep you entertained for quite a long time and we have already started to write for the second album.”

“it was combination of those things that made us go back to our roots.”

SONATA ARCTICA's latest album Clear Cold Beyond has been out for over a month and understandably it's receiving praise from fans and critics alike. Before the release date, Rock Out Stand Out's Lotty Whittingham spoke to bassist Pasi Kauppinen about the album, in particular going back to their roots plus many other things. Photo Credit: … Continue reading “it was combination of those things that made us go back to our roots.”

“A lot of early working titles for the tracks are often named after meals.”

Heavy/Power Metal quintet PECTORA released their second album Twilight Knights a few days ago and it's understandably gaining recognition. Ahead of the release, Rock Out Stand Out's Lotty Whittingham spoke to lead vocalist Phil Butler and drummer Nick Frandsen about Twilight Knights, their sound, mental health and who would be on their own team of … Continue reading “A lot of early working titles for the tracks are often named after meals.”

Lotty’s Album Of The Month: March 2024

NorthTale - Eternal Flame I have heard the name NORTHTALE around the Power Metal circuit on and off over the past couple of years; but it was only this month I got to experience their sound for the very first time. They were the main support act for LEAVES' EYES on their tour and before … Continue reading Lotty’s Album Of The Month: March 2024

ALBUM REVIEW: Omnivide – A Tale of Fire

Maybe it’s because I have been significantly underwhelmed with most things lately and have been abstaining from liquid enthusiasm, and dealing with a crippling addiction to gummy vitamins that I’ve been out of the loop, under a rock and adjacent to a third object with regards to listening to new music. Maybe. I have however … Continue reading ALBUM REVIEW: Omnivide – A Tale of Fire

ALBUM REVIEW: Alterium – Of War And Flames

The band that is on most Power Metal fan’s brains is ALTERIUM; they are a brand new band that are due to release their debut album Of War And Flames and it’s a great taste of what the band can offer up. After having caught them at Epic Fest earlier this year as well, they … Continue reading ALBUM REVIEW: Alterium – Of War And Flames