ROCK OUT STAND OUT ALBUMS OF THE MONTH – January 2022

Happy Rocking New Year to you all and what a way to start it with our first album of the month post of 2022. Some of our team members reveal their albums of the month, see below to see what they have picked. Lotty: Queen - A Night At The Opera I am going with … Continue reading ROCK OUT STAND OUT ALBUMS OF THE MONTH – January 2022

ALBUM REVIEW: Skillet – Dominion

I was so taken with SKILLET’s previous release Victorious that it was one of my top two albums of that year. It’s one I go back to time and time again due to its powerful content that helps you feel you can conquer anything. They are back with their latest album Dominion which is understandably … Continue reading ALBUM REVIEW: Skillet – Dominion

ALBUM REVIEW: Ecryptus – Kyr’am Beskar

For a franchise that is so well known for its musical content Star Wars has an alarmingly small repertoire of original music made in tribute to it. Now obviously some styles are more fitting than others. For example I doubt easy listening tribute to Tatooine’s finest would go down overly well but a death metal … Continue reading ALBUM REVIEW: Ecryptus – Kyr’am Beskar

“If you listen to Not The End Of The Road in it’s entirety, you will notice there are different emotions within the songs”

KISSIN' DYNAMITE are back with their brand new release Not The End Of The Road which has highly praised by fans and critics a like. Rock Out Stand Out's Lotty Whittingham spoke to vocalist Hannes Braun about the album, the song writing and mental health. Here's what happened. Hello Hannes, thank you for joining us … Continue reading “If you listen to Not The End Of The Road in it’s entirety, you will notice there are different emotions within the songs”

ROCK OUT STAND OUT PLAYLIST – 22.01.2022

Hi folks! It's Rock Out Stand Out Paylist time again this time brought to you in glorious Jacob-o-vision. To kick us off we have tracks from Nirvana, Gamma Ray, Fear Factory and Sepultura as Dave Grohl, Kai Hansen, Mike Heller and Derrick Green have all had birthdays in the last couple of weeks. We have … Continue reading ROCK OUT STAND OUT PLAYLIST – 22.01.2022

ALBUM REVIEW: Kissin’ Dynamite – Not The End Of The Road

KISSIN’ DYNAMITE are back and it’s clear from their upcoming release Not The End Of The Road that they don’t plan on quitting anytime soon. I have mentioned before they are my go-to band when I need a boost, their uplifting sounds manage to bring me out of some dark holes. With this latest release, … Continue reading ALBUM REVIEW: Kissin’ Dynamite – Not The End Of The Road

ALBUM REVIEW: Nocturna – Daughters Of The Night

There is excitement and a buzz around new Symphonic Power Metal outfit NOCTURNA and judging from the strong sounds of their stunning debut Daughters Of The Night, it’s easy to see why. The year has barely begun and fans of the genre already have a new band to add to their music collections. Powerful vocals, … Continue reading ALBUM REVIEW: Nocturna – Daughters Of The Night

“each one of us brought their background on the plate and we mixed all the elements”

The year has just begun and NOCTURNA have been hailed as a new Euro Metal Sensation. Judging from the sounds of their upcoming debut Daughters Of The Night, that statement is completely justified. Rock Out Stand Out's Lotty Whittingham and Martin White sent some questions to one of the vocalists Rehn Stillnight. Find out what … Continue reading “each one of us brought their background on the plate and we mixed all the elements”

Album review: Hellfox – The Call

HELLFOX is a welcome breath of fresh air in the melodic space. The band brings attitude and masterful storytelling that captivates you from the very beginning. While the Italian quartet classifies themselves as an alternative metal band leaning towards melodic death metal, they’ve openly said how the band has utilised each other’s collective tastes to … Continue reading Album review: Hellfox – The Call

Live Report: Dendera, A New Tomorrow & Steel Mage – Satan’s Hollow, Manchester 15.10.2021

Satan’s Hollow as a venue is really fitting not just in name but in its charm. The stage itself is in the middle of the room and usually serves purpose as a dancefloor for club nights. With the bands being in the centre it allows you the ability to watch the band from all sides … Continue reading Live Report: Dendera, A New Tomorrow & Steel Mage – Satan’s Hollow, Manchester 15.10.2021