Welcome to the latest Rock Out Stand Out playlist. April has now come an end and we reflect upon the past month whilst anticipating a return to some sense of normality as the weeks go on.
Welsh NWOBHM act TRAITORS GATE guitarist Andy D’Urso sadly lost his battle with cancer earlier in April. Our condolences to his bandmates, his family, and the legion of fans across the globe. We open this edition of the playlist with their track Edge of Destruction.
Speaking of NWOBHM, DIAMOND HEAD’s Brian Tatler celebrated his birthday, so we have added the classic Am I Evil? to the playlist.
Nicoletta Rosellini from KALIDIA & WALK IN DARKNESS celebrated her birthday this past week, we have included a track from the recently re-recorded version of KALDIA’s Lie’s Device album.
Both Emma Elvaston and Clement Botz from BENEATH MY SINS had birthdays earlier this week so we have included a track from their first album Valkyries of Modern Times.
Alina Lesnik from ONCE celebrated her birthday so we have included The Hour of Eden’s Fall to the playlist.
Joey Jordison formerly of SLIPKNOT & MURDERDOLLS fame celebrated his birthday so we have turned back the clock and included the classic track Purity in the playlist.
THE CURE’s Robert Smith also celebrated his birthday recently so have included a classic track of theirs.
FAITH NO MORE bassist Billy Gould celebrated his birthday. Ashes to Ashes has been included to this edition of the playlist.
Ex-DREAM THEATER drummer Mike Portnoy celebrated his birthday in April too so have included a song from the Metropolis Part 2: Scenes From A Memory album.
The original Spaceman Ace Frehley celebrated his birthday, his version of New York Groove from the KISS solo album of 1978 is featured within.
Album anniversaries for PAPA ROACH’s Infest which turned 21 years old, and BLACK SABBATH’s Heaven and Hell album turned 41 this month, a track from each has been selected.
This past fortnight has also seen new releases from WEDNESDAY 13, SECRET RULE, TEMPLE BALLS, DIE APOKALPYTISCHEN REITER, TIMO TOLKKI’S AVALON, VENGEANT, and WE ARE THE CATALYST.
Legendary music composer lyricist, producer and playwright Jim Steinman recently passed away, we’ve included his well renowned PANDORA’S BOX track (covered by the likes of both CELENE DION and MEAT LOAF) It’s All Coming Back to Me Now. Our condolences to his family, friends, and fans around the world.
That is it for this list. Take care, stay safe and see you on the next one.
ROCK OUT STAND OUT PLAYLIST – 01.05.2021
Traitors Gate – Edge Of Destruction
Diamond Head – Am I Evil?
Wednesday 13 – Your Mother Still Sucks Cock In Hell
Timo Tolkki’s Avalon feat. Raphael Mendes – Master Of Hell
Black Sabbath – Heaven & Hell
Ace Frehley – New York Groove
Secret Rule – Blunder
We Are The Catalyst – Set The World On Fire
Dream Theater – Scene Seven: I. The Dance Of Eternity
The Cure – Friday I’m In Love
Beneath My Sins – From The Flames
Kalidia – In Black & White
Die Apokalyptischen Reiter – Tiki
Slipknot – Purity
Temple Bells – What Is Dead Never Dies
Vengeant – The Unreal
Once – The Hour Of Eden’s Fall
Papa Roach – Between Angels
Faith No More – Ashes To Ashes
Pandora’s Box – It’s All Coming Back To Me Now
